Archive for March 30th, 2008

Are Phthalates Safe For Your Baby?

A recent study, to be published in Pediatrics, found that baby shampoo, baby powder, and baby lotion contain phthalates. Phthalates are chemicals used to soften plastics and to enhance scents in many household products. Why is this important? Past studies indicate that phthalates affect male reproductive development when a fetus is exposed to the chemical [...]