Bisphenol A Lurks in Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups
You keep hearing about it right? What is BPA and why should it be avoided?
An industrial chemical called Bisphenol A or BPA is making the headlines too much. Interestingly it is not getting so much attention because of its hormone-like qualities and dangerous implications as it is the fact that it can most commonly be found in places you would least suspect, like baby bottles, toys, sippy, cups, and baby formula cans. It is hard to fathom why products commonly used by babies would contain such harmful chemicals. But they do...and YOU need to know about it.
Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate plastic and epoxy resins. BPA is used to make lightweight, high-performance plastics that are tough and heat resistant. Immediately then you can see the benefit to companies in choosing to use this ingredient for things such as bottles and cups.
This chemical has the ability to mimic hormones as well and several studies have linked BPA to weight gain, abnormalities that can lead to breast and prostate cancer, brain damage, abnormal organ development, and hyperactivity. The companies using BPA have declared their products only contain amounts considered safe but this does not address cumulative exposure from all the vari
ous products we use that contain BPA. When you consider all of the different products you may use that contain this chemical the exposure level does not appear to be so safe or small. In fact the U.S. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has declared that "human exposures are above the current U.S. safety limit."
This lens is dedicated to showing you alternative bottles and sippy cups that are safe for your child.
P.S. Other things to look out for...baby toys and teethers with BPA as well as pacifiers, toddler eating utensils and plates. These items can also contain BPA.
BPA is Dangerous!
Science has declared that "human exposures are above the current U.S. safety limit."
Non Toxic Baby Bottles
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Glass Baby Bottles
BPA Free for Your Baby!
Parents have two main choices when it comes to baby bottles...glass or plastic. Glass is a classic bottle option that stood strong until the late part of the 20th century when plastic became the rage. Glass bottles are actually not that easy to break as they are made with sturdy glass and they are much safer as far as toxins and chemicals go. It is no wonder that glass bottles are making a comeback. Glass bottles rock! Here are few glass bottle options:
EvenFlo Classic Baby Bottles - They may look like quaint antiques from a bygone era, yet they are still highly functional. The glass holds heat well and they clean up without the common staining found in plastic bottles. The Sensitive Response nipples are soft and flexible, designed to adjust to a baby's sucking pressure so it's a comfortable feeding experience. Each bottle comes with a nipple, a cap ring, and a nipple cap.
SiliSkin Baby Bottles - Baby can grab, hold and avoid slippage when feeding from a glass bottle encased in a colorful Siliskin. Microwave safe, hypo allergenic and dishwasher friendly, this translucent silicone sleeve allows you to see measurements and liquid in the bottle. Cleaner than any plastic, parents-in-the-know realize that glass bottles are the best.
Wee-Go Baby Bottles - Because of the recent concern over leaching chemicals in plastic baby bottles, Babylife is reintroducing glass baby bottles, but with a new design and safety twist: the bottle is covered with a modern sleeve that will help protect the bottle from breakage and also prevent bumping into other articles in your diaper bag. This sleeve is free of plastics and is 100% non-toxic. The bottle and the sleeve can be boiled or put in the dishwasher together. The silicone nipple is latex-free and non-toxic. The plastic ring, plug and cap contain no polycarbonates and are food grade, FDA approved and recyclable. The sleeve provides a good gripping surface during feeding and also a great tactile experience for your baby.
As you can see they are affordable, stylish, and safe!
Glass Baby Bottle Brands
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BPA Free Plastic Baby Bottles
Safe for Baby and Convenient Too!
The good news is that consumer demand has prompted several companies to refrain from using Bisphenol A in their product formulations. If you use baby bottles in the home you can find safe alternatives from companies like Born Free, Nubi, and Green to Grow. They all offer plastic baby bottles that do not contain BPA. There are many styles, sizes, and colors available that can meet just about every budget. Here are some of my favorites:Green To Grow baby bottles - these bottles are made from PES plastic, which gives them a natural golden color. They are free of phthalates and free of bisphenol A - a suspected hormone-disrupting chemical used in polycarbonate plastic, from which most baby bottles are made.
Born Free baby bottles - Complete with the new innovative air vent that helps eliminate colic symptoms. Price excludes delivery. Products supplied in a brown box.
Nuby Baby Bottles - Tinted Bottles With Nuby Non-Drip Nipples. Assorted colors.
ThinkBaby bottles - these baby bottle includes anti-colic nipple and travel cap. The bottle has been specifically formulated to be free of Bisphenol- A and toxic chemicals.
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Non Plastic Sippy Cups
Safe Sippy Alternatives
When it is time for your young one to learn to use a cup many parents resign themselves to using plastic sippy cups...which are unsafe in most cases. The thought of using glass for a mobile toddler makes many parents shudder...so plastic it is. Lucky for us all, many companies are making alternative sippy cups made from stainless steel and aluminum with water based linings. They aredurable, sleek looking and BPA free! You can find them with true sippy attachments, sports bottle style sipper spouts, and even straw so there is an option for young children and older children alike.
Klean Kanteen - The Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup- a reusable, lightweight and risk-free 12oz stainless steel bottle designed for small hands comes with a
sippy adapter made from safe, non-leaching polypropylene (pp#5) and 2 spouts, or with a flat, loop or sports drinking cap.
Sigg - Step up in style and quality from plastic. Like all SIGG bottles, our SIGG Kids bottles are tested to be 100-percent safe with NO leaching. These SIGG Kids bottles are durable, leak-proof, and suitable for all beverages juices, energy drinks and more. SIGG Kids bottles are non-toxic and dishwasher safe. No wonder SIGG bottles are a favorite with celeb moms like Madonna and Cindy Crawford! With so many styles to choose from, staying hydrated has never been so much fun!
Foogo by Thermos - The
vacuum-insulated stainless steel interior and exterior is non-reactive to all food and beverages. The soft drinking spout is made from "food contact safe" Thermoplastic Elastomer (TPE). The valve plate and lid are made from polypropylene (PP#5). All plastics used for Thermos Foogo are BPA free.
Funtainer by Thermos - TherMax® double wall vacuum insulation for maximum cold temperature retention. Unbreakable stainless steel interior and exterior. Hygienic push button lid with pop-up straw. Keeps contents cold for 12 hours. Perfect for water or juice and BPA free. These bottles also come in fun prints like Barbie, Bratz, Cars the Movie, and Scooby Doo.
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BPA Free Plastic Sippy Cups
Safer Plastic Cups
Born Free Sippy Cup - The first ever, BornFree? Bisphenol-A Free plastic training cup, with a low vacuum valve, designed to create a free flow of liquid for your child's comfort. Assorted colors- yellow, orange, green and blue born frees products are totally free of polycarbonate which contains bisphenol-a (bpa), today 90-95% of baby bottles and sippy cups on the market contain bpa. BornFree's feeding system utilizes a proprietary venting system which helps reduce the risk of middle-ear infection, colic, gas build-up, and spit up
Fluid Sippy Cup by Boon - This streamlined no-spill toddler cup has an ergonomic, two-handed grip that is perfect for small hands. The angled spout
requires less head tipping, making it more comfortable to use. It has a modern doughnut shape that is sure to interest little ones and of course it is made with safe plastics that are BPA free.
ThinkBaby Sippy Trainer Cup - ThinkBaby products address the growing concern
over toxic chemicals leaching from plastic baby products. Free of Bisphenol-A, phthalates and lead, their bottles feature a patented venting system that helps reduce colic. Plus, all their packaging is made with recycled materials so you can feel good about purchasing them! Features: Worry Free Transport: Travel cap minimizes spillage Reduction of Colic: Patented venting system reduces incidence
of gas and spit up. Venting systems have also been shown to reduce the risk of middle ear infections Extra Soft Spout: High grade silicone Dishwasher Safe: Top rack recommended.
BPA Free "Safe" Sippy Cups
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BPA Free Sippy Cups - Non Plastic
Foogo Leak-Proof Straw Bottle 12-oz.
Stainless steel Thermos style cup with straw. Available in blue/yellow or pink/purple.
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Sigg Airbuses Kids Water Bottle
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brvce
Nice lens on an important topic. We have a one year old boy and just switched over to Dr. Brown's Bottles. Feel much better about it. Posted May 22, 2008 |
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wonderful. Perfect for gifts! :) Posted May 06, 2008 |
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I gave you 5 stars. I am so happy you wrote about this as I am in the health and nutrition field. I included a module on my lens about it, but this explains everything. Thanks Posted April 29, 2008 |
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Love the lens. I just published my first lens!! I found yours through your blog that I subscribed to today. Posted April 23, 2008 |
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Science Says We Can't Risk It!
Results of the study contribute to a growing body of evidence that calls for immediate protective action to reduce public exposure to BPA...
Baby Bottles Leach Toxic Chemical
...according to New U.S. and Canadian Study
Environmental Health Groups Call for Immediate Moratorium on Bisphenol A inBaby Bottles, Food and Beverage Containers
Dozens of state and national environmental health organizations in the U.S. and Canada are calling for an immediate moratorium on the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles and other food and beverage containers, based on the results of a new study that demonstrates the toxic chemical BPA leaches from popular plastic baby bottles when heated.
BPA, a synthetic sex hormone that mimics estrogen, is used to make hard polycarbonate plastic. Ninety-five percent of all baby bottles on the market are made with BPA. The results of the U.S. study show that, when new bottles are heated, those manufactured by Avent, Evenflo, Dr. Brown's and Disney/First Years leached between 4.7 - 8.3 parts per billion of BPA. Recent research on animals shows that BPA can be harmful by disrupting development at doses below these levels.
Results of the study, "Baby's Toxic Bottle: Bisphenol A Leaching from Popular Baby Bottles," contribute to a growing body of evidence that calls for immediate protective action to reduce public exposure to BPA, especially for infants and children. Last month, Michigan Representatives John Dingell and Bart Stupak launched a Congressional investigation to ascertain the safety of BPA used to line the cans of infant formula products. The study was commissioned by Environmental Defence of Canada in cooperation with The Work Group for Safe Markets in the U.S., and researched by the laboratory of Frederick vom Saal, PhD., at the University of Missouri,
"The only appropriate response to evidence that a known toxic chemical leaches from baby products is to phase it out and replace it with safer products in order to prevent harm wherever possible," said Mike Schade, a report co-author with the Center for Health, Environment and Justice. "Environmental health organizations from across the U.S. are calling for an immediate moratorium on the use of BPA in baby bottles and other food and beverage containers."
Studies conducted on laboratory animals and cell cultures have linked low doses of BPA to obesity, diabetes, thyroid disease, breast cancer, prostate cancer and other illnesses. BPA exposure is widespread and has been found in 95% of Americans tested. Scientists, physicians, and public health professionals suspect that existing scientific evidence on BPA indicates a real risk to human health.
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