As reported online today in the journal pediatrics sathyanarayana from the university of washington seattle and colleagues measured the levels of nine different phthalate breakdown products in urine from diapers of infants aged to months.
All of the urine samples contained at least one phthalate at measurable levels they report and percent of the samples had measurable amounts of seven or more phthalates. A new study suggests that baby lotion baby powder and baby shampoo may be exposing babies to potentially harmful chemicals called phthalates.
Phthalates are used to make plastics flexible and stabilize fragrances and are found in a plethora of consumer products including toys personal care products and medical equipment.
This association was strongest in young infants less than months old who may be more vulnerable to developmental and reproductive toxicity of phthalates the investigators note in their report. .
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