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CHICAGO - 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. Story continues below ↓advertisement
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.
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.
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Baby Shampoo Study Raises Chemical Concerns
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Phthalates found in urine of infants after they were powdered or lotioned
Associated Press / MSNBC, February 4, 2008
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Green Fearn
Today, 01:24 AM
How I see it, politicians keep saying we don't want big brother in our healthcare business. I say, yes we do! They need to ban these chemicals that are harmful. I don't want to hear one more time, "in small amounts, there is no evidence that the products/chemicals are harmful." If the product causes harm in ANY amount, ban it! Especially when we are talking about babies and children. Do not allow even the smallest amount of a poison to be added to consumer products period! As a mother of an autistic child, I swear we as society are are genetically altering the young generations. We are cultivating autism and other disorders. We need to go green and organic and save our children. The government needs to stop protecting big business and pharma and start protecting its citizens.
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