Phthalate and Bisphenol Exposure During Minipuberty

An Intervention to Reduce Phthalate and Bisphenol Exposure During the Critical Period of Minipuberty

Phthalates and bisphenols have been detected in a range of infant care products. This pilot study will test whether intervening on these sources of exposure during the critical period of minipuberty affects infants' body burden of phthalates and bisphenols. Investigators will recruit 10 participants from the ongoing NYU Children's Health and Development Study (CHES) cohort study who are >=37 weeks gestation, carrying a male fetus, and intending to breastfeed. Investigators will randomly assign them to use either conventional baby products or phthalate- and bisphenol-free baby products for the first three months of their children's lives. Toward the end of the intervention, investigators will collect maternal breast milk and infant urine, and assay samples for phthalate metabolite and bisphenol concentrations.

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Enrolled in NYU CHES study at the NYULH-Brooklyn campus
2. 18 years of age or older
3. At least 37 weeks gestation
4. Carrying a male singleton fetus
5. Intending to breastfeed
6. English or Spanish speaking
7. Intending for pediatric care for infant to occur at the Sunset Park Family Health Center at NYU Langone

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Not enrolled in NYU CHES study from the NYULH-Brooklyn campus
2. Under 37 weeks gestation
3. Carrying a female fetus
4. Carrying multiples
5. Not intending to breastfeed
6. Not comfortable communicating in English or Spanish
7. Not intending for pediatric care for infant to occur at NYULH Sunset Park Family Health Center
8. Under 18 years of age