CHILDREN'S CAR SEAT TOXICITY TIP
My mom recently brought the following information to my attention after reading an article in her local newspaper, The Detroit Free Press.
An Ann Arbor, MI environmental group released a study last week indicating that chemicals such as chlorine, bromine and lead ?€“ which have been linked to cancer, as well as liver, thyroid and developmental problems in children and lab animals ?€“ could be leaching from the seats, endangering the health of young children.
A coauthor of the report and auto project coordinator for the Ecology Center said researchers selected the chemicals for the study because of their toxicity, persistence and tendency to build up in people and the environment.
Children can breathe and ingest the chemicals through gases, the air and dust from the breakdown of the chemicals.
Some of the 62 infant, convertible and booster seats tested had no chemical problems. But 30% of the seats had high levels of the chemicals.
Those with the highest levels: Combi Center EX (Mango) and Peg Perego Primo Viaggio (Toffee) infant seats; Britax Marathon (Platinum) convertible seat and Graco?€™s TurboBooster (Emily) and TurboBooster SafeSeat booster seats.
Those without any of the chemicals: Graco SnugRide (Emerson) and EvenFlo Discovery (Churchill) infant seats.
Many years ago, one of my patients brought in her son for evaluation. He was listless and appeared to be drugged. I determined that his brain was being poisoned by toxic ?€?emissions?€? from his car seat. After my treatment, including the necessary supplements, and replacing his car seat, he responded very quickly. He is now a totally awesome teen and doing great.
If you live locally and have any questions about whether your child?€™s car seat is ok or not, bring it into the office for your child?€™s next appointment and I can check it for you. It would be best to do this test after the seat has been in an enclosed car in the sun, as that will intensify any effect that may occur. You can also do this with a brand new car seat if you want to test it before your child uses it.
~Susan