How to Find Safer Baby Bottles
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How to Find Safer Baby Bottles
The challenge of finding a safer option faces a world where concern about toxic plastic is met by rows and rows of baby bottles made of unknown materials. It's a nightmare trying to wade through the endless sea of baby bottles out there.
Surely you can just turn the box over and read the label to find out what the bottle is made of, right? Wrong! Manufacturers are not required to label their products. So that leaves parents wondering what to do next.
NEWLY UPDATED 9/12/08
Surely you can just turn the box over and read the label to find out what the bottle is made of, right? Wrong! Manufacturers are not required to label their products. So that leaves parents wondering what to do next.
NEWLY UPDATED 9/12/08
Bisphenol-a
has been shown in studies to be toxic, especially in children
What is Polycarbonate Plastic?
Polycarbonate plastic is made using bisphenol-a (BPA), an industrial chemical used in the manufacture of over 90% of major baby bottle and sippy cup brands. Environmental scientists have labeled BPA as an endocrine disruptor. Studies show that the unstable BPA bond will allow the chemical to leach into food or beverages in contact with the plastic during normal, everyday use.
Learn more about BPA here.
Learn more about BPA here.
Safer Baby Bottle Guide
The following list of baby bottles are BPA and PVC-free
This list is not comprehensive - but never fear, the list will grow as I find more great alternatives.
Note: We have confirmed with each manufacturer that each of the baby bottles included in this list to be BPA, PVC and phthalate free.
Learn more about phthalates here.
curated content from Flickr
Important!
NEW! BPA/PVC Free Plastic Baby Bottle Comparison Chart
Download The Soft Landing's newest research tool for parents here. Shopping for safe baby bottles has never been so simple!
Helpful BPA Free Bottle Cheat Sheets
- BPA Free Bottle and Sippy Cup Cheat Sheet : Safe Mama| One-stop child safety, product recall, health and well-being resource for parents
- One-stop child safety, product recall, health and well-being resource for parents
- Think Baby Bottles vs. Born Free & Green to Grow: What's the Difference?
- Thinkbaby introduced a new line of baby bottles about a month ago. We've had a little time to learn more about the new kid on the block. Here are a few thoughts on how Think Baby bottles compare to both Born Free and Green to Grow wide neck bottles:
- Green to Grow vs. Born Free Bottles: What's the Difference?
- After a little more home grown research, we've gained some insight that might help you choose between Green to Grow and Born Free bottles.
- Z Recommends: The Z Report on BPA In Children's Feeding Products, Third Edition
- The Z Report on BPA In Children's Feeding Products, Third Edition
Important!
Which Bottle Nipples Should You Use?
Silicone nipples are bisphenol-a, phthalate, & nitrosamine free. They are durable, heat-resistant, and non-porous for decreased bacteria accumulation.
Need A Little More Help Choosing a Bottle?
It's hard enough to find great alternative baby bottles, but now that you have, which one really gets the job done?
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