Flame retardant baby products may be carcinogenic

 In  1970s, the flame retardant Tris was removed from kids’ sleepwear as a suspected carcinogen. A study found chlorinated Tris in more than one-third of the polyurethane foam baby products tested, including nursing pillows, car seats, baby carriers and high chairs. A program within the EPA not only has identified the chemical as a cancer hazard, but also reports that animal studies link it to developmental defects, anemia, liver failure and reproductive problems.