BPA Free Baby Bottles

Bisphenol A or BPA, mimics estrogen in the body. Some plastics leach BPA when the plastic comes in contact with oil and fatty foods, especially during heating and microwaving and as a result of harsh cleaners. Of major concern is the exposure to BPA over long term exposure.

Bisphenol A has been linked by scientists to cancers, impaired immune function, early onset of puberty, obesity, diabetes, hyperactivity, decreased sperm count, increase prostate size, hormonal changes and estrogen level changes. That's quite a list.

The coding on the bottles can help you identify if you are using a polycarbonate item.

• 1 PETE: Used for soft drink, juice and water containers.
  
• 2 HDPE: Used in opaque plastic milk and water jugs.
  
• 3 PVC or V: Used for cling wrap.
  
• 4 LDPE: Used in grocery store bags and plastic wraps.
  
• 5 PP: Used in "cloudy" plastic containers such as baby bottles.
  
• 6 PS: Used in disposable cups and Styrofoam.
  
• 7 Other: Usually polycarbonate. Commonly used in most plastic baby bottles, clear plastic sippy cups and water bottles.
  
  So containers or plastic labeled 1, 2, 4, or 5 are the containers that are suggested usage. Avoid using containers labeled 3, 6, 7.
  
  The majority of plastic baby bottles are made of polycarbonate. If you must use a polycarbonate, there are percautions you can take.
  
  
• Do not use bottles that are old and/or scratched.
  
• Do not use polycarbonate containers in the microwave.
  
• Do not clean with harsh detergents as this will cause the plastic to wear.
  
• Do not place high temperature liquids in polycarbonate containers

Many companies are now making Bisphenol A (BPA) Free Products available to the public. Some of my favorite BPA Free Bottles are listed below

My favorite is the Adiri Natural Nurser which is the Winner of the Medical Design Excellence Award 2008

The Adiri Natural Nurser Ultimate Bottle is 100% polycarbonate-free and bisphenol-A free, and retains the features babies and parents love in the Breastbottle® Nurser, as well as offers the latest high quality materials, a graceful design, and the new Fill, Twist and Feed%u2122 system, engineered so that a parent or caregiver can quickly prepare a bottle, even with a hungry infant under one arm.

Diapers.com -- New Green Baby section

NEW! Polypropylene Plastic Bottle- BPA FREE! Dr. Brown's Natural Flow is the only baby bottle with a patented internal vent system that actually helps promote good health in babies by reducing air bubbles with its unique internal vent. Standard 8-ounce Dr. Brown's Natural Flow baby bottle with Level-One nipple.

Diapers.com -- New Green Baby section

*BornFree is committed to the highest standards of baby feeding systems in the world.
*BornFree baby feeding system, is the latest innovative development from the BornFree laboratories.
*BornFree feeding products are made from Bisphenol-A free plastic. Most other major baby bottle manufacturers still use Bisphenol-A in their production.
*BornFree provides mothers with the most advanced, clinically tested baby feeding systems.

Diapers.com -- New Green Baby section

Today, manufacturers are realizing the importance and demand for BPA Free products and have come out with many products that are BPA free.

Pacifiers, Teethers, rubber ducky's for our children's bath and even highchairs.