Fetuses, babies, and young children have a much smaller body mass than adults, this makes their bodies extremely susceptible to harmful chemical exposure. High exposure to phthalate chemicals in utero can affect growth and development. Because phthalates can cross the placental barrier, fetus exposure is common and directly impacts the male genitalia. Various scientific experiments indicate that high exposure to phthalates at a young age can result in male genital abnormalities. Furthermore, newborns are more likely to receive the highest dosage of DEHP in the population because of their exposure through blood transfusions, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, and respiratory therapy. Phthalates can cross the placenta, effecting a newborn at
