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Infants spend 1-4 hours/day in these products during their first year, with direct skin contact and close-proximity inhalation of off-gassing foam.","synthesis":{"derived_risk_level":"moderate_to_high","synthesis_confidence":0.833,"synthesis_method":"compound_composition","context_used":"human_infant","context_source":"product_users","exposure_modifier":1.265,"vulnerability_escalated":true,"escalation_reason":"CHD tier product","compounds_resolved":3,"compounds_total":3,"synthesis_date":"2026-03-27","synthesis_version":"1.0.0"},"hazard_summary":{"sensitive_populations":"infants","overall_risk":"moderate_to_high","primary_concerns":["TDCPP flame retardant — CA Prop 65 carcinogen, accumulates in house dust","TCEP flame retardant — reproductive toxicant","Formaldehyde from textile finishing agents"],"exposure_routes":"Prolonged skin contact; inhalation of off-gassing; oral mouthing of fabric"},"exposure":{"routes":["dermal","inhalation","oral"],"contact_types":["skin_prolonged","inhalation"],"users":["infant"],"duration":"hours","frequency":"daily","scenarios":["Prolonged skin contact with FR-treated fabric (1-4 hrs/day)","Inhalation of TDCPP/TCEP off-gassing from foam padding","Oral exposure from mouthing fabric edges and straps"],"notes":"Infants in swings/bouncers have maximal skin-to-fabric contact. Flame retardants migrate from foam to fabric to infant skin. TDCPP is a known carcinogen (CA Prop 65 listed)."},"consumer_guidance":{"usage_warning":"Choose swings/bouncers with OEKO-TEX or GREENGUARD certification. Wash all fabric covers before first use. Use in well-ventilated areas. Limit time to 1-2 hours per session. 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