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The effect of PVC on brain development

We all want to protect our babies and children from harmful chemicals. We make sure we wash our fruit, we eat organic if we can, and we try to make sure we buy BPA free baby products, but is it enough? How about the chemicals that surround us every day, over which we have seemingly no control?

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Submitted by JMiddleton on Mon, 24/10/2011 - 12:12

Canada bans phthalates in toys

Health Canada has announced new restrictions on the use of six phthalates in children's toys and products used in the care of children. Research has shown that phthalates have a number of health effects, including as endocrine disruptors, disrupting the reproductive hormone systems of children. The chemicals can also cause liver and kidney failure when large amounts are ingested.

Most toy manufacturers began phasing out phthalates years ago, but these new restrictions ensure a complete ban.

Submitted by Binit on Fri, 21/01/2011 - 14:26

Further Research into the Dangers of BPA and Phthalates

We would like to highlight some latest research that we've come across into the harmful effects of BPA and Phthalates.

The latest posting on the Healthy Child Healthy World Blog summarizes research from Yale University which points to the potential carcinogenic effect of BPA found in a female fetus.

Further the scientific journal, Immunology, reports how phthalates may cause a type of allergy known as contact hypersensitivity when tested in mice.

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Submitted by heena on Mon, 15/03/2010 - 04:35