Teether
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A teether is a soothing tool for infants that are going through the phase of teething.
The European Commission's Scientific Committee announced that they are banning phthalate softeners in baby toys, because of toxic residue in six phthalate that were used in the manufacture of baby toys such as rattles and teethers. The European Union's plastic industry contests the validity of the ban.[1]
[edit] Dangers of teethers
Many common baby products, such as teethers, bath books, and sleep accessories, contain toxic chemicals, according to a report released by the US Public Interest Research Group (PIRG). The toxic chemicals include phthalates and polybrominated diphenyl ethers, both of which have been linked to multiple health problems. These toxins can cause the following:
- Impaired brain development
- Learning defects
- Cancer[2]
[edit] Information on teething babies
Main article: Teething
[edit] References
- ^ Christen, Kris. "European Union bans phthalate softeners in baby toys." Environmental Science & Technology 34.1 (Jan 1, 2000): 11A(1). Expanded Academic ASAP. Gale.15 Oct. 2009 <http://find.galegroup.com/gtx/start.do?prodId=EAIM>.
- ^ http://health.dailynewscentral.com/index.php?option=content&task=view&id=1770
