Babies being ‘exposed to brain-harming chemicals while asleep’ – as scientists urge 3 ways to reduce kids’ exposure

BABIES are being exposed to brain-harming chemicals while asleep, warns new research.

Harmful substances have been detected in children’s mattresses and bedrooms.

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Babies and young children may breathe and absorb plasticisers called phthalates, flame retardants, and other harmful chemicals from their mattresses while they sleep, say scientists.

Researchers from the University...