Are newborns more vulnerable to chemical exposure from products than adults?
Yes. Newborns absorb chemicals more readily per body weight and have less developed detoxification capacity.
What's actually in it
The science on this is clear enough to act on. Chemical exposure from this product type is real and avoidable with a simple swap.
Research on this chemical or material consistently finds exposure levels worth reducing, and safer alternatives are widely available.
What the research says
Yes. Newborns absorb chemicals more readily per body weight and have less developed detoxification capacity.
The research base on household chemical exposure from everyday products continues to grow. Studies consistently show that material selection is the most controllable variable for reducing exposure at home.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| The rising tide of plastic pollutants: implications for schizophrenia onset, a mini-review. | Rev Environ Health | 2026 |
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