Study Finds Children's Mattresses Emit Harmful Chemicals Under Sleeping Conditions

University of Toronto research reveals elevated emissions of toxic substances from children's mattresses, urging regulatory reforms and safer manufacturing practices.

New studies confirm that children's mattresses release hazardous chemicals, including phthalates, flame retardants, and UV filters, into bedroom air.
Simulated sleeping conditions, replicating body heat and weight, significantly increased chemical emissions from mattresses, raising health concerns.
Exposure to these chemicals is linked to serious health risks such as neurological damage, hormone disruption, asthma, and cancer, with children being particularly vulnerable.
Researchers found banned or restricted chemicals in some mattresses, highlighting gaps in regulatory enforcement across North American supply chains.
Experts call for stricter regulations, improved testing protocols, and transparency from manufacturers to ensure safer sleeping environments for children.