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Experts Demand Ban on Toxic Chemicals in Children's Mattresses

4/22/2025

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Children's mattresses in the U.S. and Canada are alarmingly laced with toxic chemicals like phthalates and flame retardants, which can seep into the air and threaten health with risks like hormonal disruption and cancer. Experts are calling for manufacturers to banish these harmful substances and switch to safer materials for our little ones' sleep.

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Story summary

Children's mattresses in the U.S. and Canada are alarmingly laced with toxic chemicals like phthalates and flame retardants, which can seep into the air and threaten health with risks like hormonal disruption and cancer. Experts are calling for manufacturers to banish these harmful substances and switch to safer materials for our little ones' sleep.