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Hidden Hazards in the Nursery: Toxic flame retardants found in 85 percent of baby products tested, including children's car seats purchased in Michigan
Many popular baby products, including nursing pillows and car seats, contain toxic flame retardants linked to cancer, hormone disruption, and other negative health effects, according to a new report released today in Seattle.
Two of the products tested, both car seats, were bought in Michigan by the Ecology Center, the Ann Arbor-based environmental organization. Both were found to include the toxic chemicals.
"Children and families should not be exposed to these compounds, called Tris chemicals, which can escape from household items and contaminate house dust and indoor air," according to Rebecca Meuninck, environmental health campaign director of the Ecology Center. "Toxic flame retardants have no business being in products we bring into our homes, especially in items for kids who are more vulnerable to chemical exposures."
