Nearly three-quarters of crib mattresses in this country contain “suspect or dangerous” chemicals, underscoring the need to reform federal laws that govern chemical use, according to a report to be released today.
The report by Clean and Healthy New York, an environmental-health advocacy group, surveyed 28 companies that make up nearly the entire crib- mattress market and found that 72 percent of mattress models use one or more chemicals of concern, including certain flame retardants, antibacterials and waterproofing additives.
Only three firms — Vivetique, White Lotus and Naturepedic — make some or all of their crib mattresses without using risky chemicals or allergens, according to the group.
The results come as efforts aimed at better regulating chemicals in household products have gained traction.
