Polybrominated diphenyl ethers are commonly used as fire retardants in many consumer goods. However, prenatal exposure to the product has now been associated with attention problems in 3-7-year-olds, according to an article the journal Neurotoxicology and Teratology.
Do flame retardants cause attention problems in children? Medical News Today. October 13, 2015. http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/300771.php