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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 8/27/08

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.

Safer Baby Bottle Guide 

The following list of baby bottles are BPA 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.

Adiri Natural Nurser Bottles by thesoftlanding

Adiri Natural Nurser...

Green to Grow Baby Bottle by thesoftlanding

Green to Grow Baby B...

Think Baby Bottle by thesoftlanding

Think Baby Bottle

Weego Glass Bottle with Silicone Cover by thesoftlanding

Weego Glass Bottle w...

Avent Via Nurser Kit by thesoftlanding

Avent Via Nurser Kit

Nurture Pure Glass Baby Bottle by thesoftlanding

Nurture Pure Glass B...

Evenflo Pastel Bottles by thesoftlanding

Evenflo Pastel Bottl...

Evenflo Glass Bottle by thesoftlanding

Evenflo Glass Bottle

Playtex Drop-ins Bottle by thesoftlanding

Playtex Drop-ins Bot...

Siliskin Glass Baby Bottle with Silicone Cover by thesoftlanding

Siliskin Glass Baby...

Dr. Brown's Glass Bottles by thesoftlanding

Dr. Brown's Glass Bo...

Dr. Brown's BPA Free Plastic Bottles by thesoftlanding

Dr. Brown's BPA Free...

Medela Baby Bottles by thesoftlanding

Medela Baby Bottles

Mother's Milkmate Storage System by thesoftlanding

Mother's Milkmate St...

Momo Glass Baby Bottles by thesoftlanding

Momo Glass Baby Bott...

Momo Plastic Baby Bottles by thesoftlanding

Momo Plastic Baby Bo...

Sassy MAM 9oz UltiVent Bottles Boys by thesoftlanding

Sassy MAM 9oz UltiVe...

Sassy Baby Food Nurser Kit by thesoftlanding

Sassy Baby Food Nurs...

Thermobaby Glass Bottle by thesoftlanding

Thermobaby Glass Bot...

Nuby Non-drip Bottle 3 Pack by thesoftlanding

Nuby Non-drip Bottle...

Nuby 3 Stage Baby Bottle with Handles by thesoftlanding

Nuby 3 Stage Baby Bo...

Nuby Wide Neck Bottle with Handles by thesoftlanding

Nuby Wide Neck Bottl...

Nuby Regular Neck 7oz Bottles 3pk by thesoftlanding

Nuby Regular Neck 7o...

Nuby Regular Neck 11oz Bottles 3pk by thesoftlanding

Nuby Regular Neck 11...

Nuby Wide Neck Easy Grip Feeding System by thesoftlanding

Nuby Wide Neck Easy...

Nuby Wide Neck 8oz Bottles by thesoftlanding

Nuby Wide Neck 8oz B...

Born Free Baby Bottles by thesoftlanding

Born Free Baby Bottl...

Go BPA Free Deluxe Baby Bottle Sampler by thesoftlanding

Go BPA Free Deluxe B...

Babisil by thesoftlanding

Babisil

Avent 11oz BPA Free Bottles by thesoftlanding

Avent 11oz BPA Free...

Lansinoh bottles by thesoftlanding

Lansinoh bottles

Gerber Gentle Flow Bottles by thesoftlanding

Gerber Gentle Flow B...

Munchkin Dora the Exporer Classic Bottles by thesoftlanding

Munchkin Dora the Ex...

Tommee Tippee Easiflow Bottle to Cup Trainer by thesoftlanding

Tommee Tippee Easifl...

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
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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.
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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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    I'm a recently retired RN Mommy who happens to enjoy medical research, especially related to raising healthy children in a toxic world.

    I became aware of the dangers caused by chemicals in plastic last year. As I began searching for safe feeding gear, I realized how limited the information was and how few options were available. What started as a growing awareness of toxic plastics, became a mission to care for my own children and newborn nephews. A highly motivated search team grew out of my concerned family members and now we work together to find the highest quality non-toxic baby care products.

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