Study links baby products to phthalates

[TechBear_Seattle]

Source: Associated Press via Seattle Post-Intelligencer

Baby shampoos, lotions and powders may expose infants to chemicals that have been linked with possible reproductive problems, a small study suggests.

The chemicals, called phthalates, are found in many ordinary products including 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 (pronounced thowl-ates) 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.



Read more: http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/national/349899_baby04.html

[gatorboy]

1. Standard moronic FDA position:

"Were not sure if they're harmful yet, so let's keep using them until we're sure."

[Blue State Blues]

2. Well, obviously!

After all, we can't harm business just because it might be harming babies.

[mzmolly]

6. LOL. Corporations are "innocent until proven guilty"

at the expense our children.

[knitter4democracy]

3. Most of that stuff gave my kids rashes.

I had to use the expensive good stuff like California Baby and the like. Still do for bubble baths and such.

[redqueen]

4. I thought it was pronounced "thale-ates".

They've been warning people about this stuff for over a decade.

[eppur_se_muova]

7. I've never known a chemist who didn't pronounce it as written.

First time I've even heard it suggested to do otherwise.

[BlueIris]

5. Kick.

[babydollhead]

8. This is so awful

I am sorry babies. this is a crap shoot for you from the get go.