A recent Canadian study indicates that babies and children up to age four may be inhaling harmful plasticizers and chemicals from their mattresses, exposing them to health risks. Conducted by environmental chemist Miriam Diamond and her team at the University of Toronto, the research examined 16 mattresses, revealing that two did not meet Canadian regulations for certain phthalates. Given that children spend significant time sleeping and inhaling more air than adults, the findings raise concerns about long-term health impacts, including associations with conditions such as asthma.
Miriam Diamond stated, "Kids inhale 10 times more air than adults, so that gives the opportunity to be exposed to airborne chemicals a lot more than adults."
The study revealed that two mattresses tested did not comply with Canadian regulations for certain phthalates and plasticizers, potentially endangering children's health.
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