Harmful chemicals detected in children's mattresses and sleeping environments (IMAGE)

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Harmful chemicals detected in children's mattresses and sleeping environments

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Research suggests children may breathe and absorb plasticizers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals from their mattresses while they sleep. 

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University of Toronto

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