Parents often go additional miles to ensure that their children are safe and healthy. But what if the place where your child spends most of his time – complains peacefully in his cradle – can actually expose them to harmful chemicals?

Two recent studies have revealed an amazing and related issue: many children’s mattresses can release substances that can affect the development of the child’s brain and overall health. The findings published in environmental science and technology papers show that the materials used in the mattresses of some children can do more damage.

In the first study, researchers tested air in 25 children’s bedrooms. The children were between 6 months to 4 years old, and air samples were taken near their bed. What the researchers found was worrying – high levels of chemicals around the gold area and high levels of chemicals such as flame retardants. These substances are known as the disintegration of hormones, which means they can interfere with the natural hormones of the body.

Hormone-conversion chemicals have been linked to many developmental problems in children, including learning difficulties, low IQ, behavior issues and memory problems. Since young children are still growing – especially their brains – they are more sensitive to these harmful effects.

Second study saw the mattresses of 16 newly purchased children. Researchers wanted to see that when these mattresses were heated and pressed down, a child lies on them. Unexpectedly, pressure and heat left the mattress even more chemicals in the air.

Professor Mirium Diamond, the University of Toronto, said, “Sleep is necessary for infants and children – when the brain develops,” said Professor Mirium Diamond, the University of Toronto, who led the research. “But our study shows that the place where children sleep can expose them to harmful compounds.”

So, why are children especially at risk?

Their minds and bodies are still developing.

Children breathe much faster than adults – 10 times more.

Their skin is thin and more exploitative.

They have more skin surface area than their body weight.

Even though this research was based in Canada, most of the mattresses tested were made from imported materials from America, Mexico or other countries. This means that this issue affects the child’s mattress in North America.

Arin Lum, director of the Green Science Policy Institute, said that many of these flame retardments are also not required. “They have not proved to be fire safety benefits, yet they are still found in the children’s mattress,” she said. “It is related because they can affect how well the children learn and develop.”

What can parents do?

While experts push strict rules and safe mattresses for production, there are simple steps that can reduce the risk of parents:

Keep the bed simple – avoid a lot of pillows, toys or blankets

Frequent wash on bed – clean sheets and cover help reduce chemical buildups

Choose natural go-tattha colored or undyed bed

Use organic covers – A mattress guard composed of organic cotton can serve as a barrier

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