Is Your Baby Being Harmed While Sleeping in Crib? (Premium)
The safety of mattress material has been of concern for decades. A new study by a team of environmental engineers at the University of Texas, Austin has exposed this hazard in more detail than previously.
Analyzing the foam padding in crib mattresses, the team found that the mattresses release significant amounts of volatile organic compounds (VOCs), potentially harmful chemicals also found in household items such as cleaners and scented sprays.
