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Research warns of chemicals in baby products
By Lindsey TannerThe Associated Press
Article Last Updated: 02/04/2008 01:19:29 AM MST
CHICAGO — Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked to possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests.
The chemicals, called phthal ates, are found in many ordinary products such as cosmetics, toys, vinyl flooring and medical supplies. They are used to stabilize fragrances and make plastics flexible.
In the study, they were found in elevated levels in the urine of babies who'd been recently shampooed, powdered or lotioned with baby products.
Phthalates are under attack by some environmental advocacy groups, but experts are uncertain what dangers, if any, they might pose. The federal government doesn't limit their use, although California and some countries have restricted their use.
Animal studies have suggested that phthalates can cause reproductive birth defects, and some activists believe they may cause reproductive problems in boys and early puberty in girls. more...
The Research:
Read the research behind this story in the journal Pediatrics.
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