Brain-harming chemicals released from mattresses while children sleep: Study measured chemicals in air of children’s bedrooms and found worrisome levels of more than two dozen phthalates, flame retardants and UV filters. Warmth and weight of sleeping child could increase off-gassing of toxicants.

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