Invisible chemicals rising from children’s mattresses may be harming their brains and bodies. That’s according to a pair of studies published Tuesday, which found troubling levels of plastic ...

April 15 (UPI) --Crib mattresses have been found to emit toxic chemicals while children sleep, according to a new study, and could lead to developmental and hormonal disorders years later.

TUESDAY, April 22, 2025 (HealthDay News) — Babies and toddlers could be exposed to harmful chemicals while they sleep, due to compounds found in their mattresses, two new studies say.

A child’s bedroom should be a safe haven where they can get enough sleep to develop properly, but many bedrooms contain a hidden danger that is sure to make parents weary. A recent pair of studies has ...

New research from the American Chemical Society suggests that children’s mattresses may be releasing potentially harmful chemicals into their bedrooms.

Children's mattresses can release toxic chemicals that can increase with body heat and weight, researchers found. The study detected phthalates, flame retardants and UV filters in bedrooms of ...

The Hidden Dangers in Children’s Mattresses Every Parent Should Know New studies indicate that young kids may be exposed to toxic chemicals while they sleep, but experts say parents can take ...

The reason the chemicals released from mattresses have a higher risk in children than adults is because children ages 0-4 years “typically spend up to 18 h per day in their sleeping ...

Invisible chemicals rising from children’s mattresses may be harming their brains and bodies. That’s according to a pair of studies published Tuesday, which found troubling levels of plastic-like ...

Children's mattresses can release toxic chemicals that can increase with body heat and weight, researchers found. The study detected phthalates, flame retardants and UV filters in bedrooms of ...