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Can disposable baby diapers expose your infant to phthalates that damage DNA (for babies)?

Based on 1 peer-reviewed studybaby
Verdict: Some Concern

Yes. Phthalates from disposable diapers absorb through baby skin and are linked to oxidative DNA damage in infants.

The research at a glance

StudyJournalYear
Infants' Dermal Exposure to Phthalates from Disposable Baby Diapers and Its Association with DNA Oxidative Damage.Toxics2025

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