Minnesotans Concerned For Toddler Child Safety

In Minnesota, a group of environmental and social service agencies are concerned about unhealthy chemicals, pesticides and other additives in products that affect consumers. Toddler child safety is at the top of their list and they are taking measures to fight back.

The Children's Safety Product bill would ban two chemicals in children's and baby products. They are Phthalates and Bisphenol-A that are in many baby toys made for children under 3 years old.

These chemicals are supposedly added to soften the vinyl in baby toys, including teething rings, toys and bibs. In addition, Bisphenol-A is used not only for toys but baby bottles and sippy cups for babies.

Studies have shown that these two chemicals are hormone disrupters and can interfere with the development of female and male sex hormones. Babies and toddlers are especially vulnerable because their brains and bodies are still developing.

Let's hope other states follow suit and pay attention to Minnesotans, they seem to know what they are doing.