BPA Free Baby Bottles
It seems hardly a day goes by when another toxic product is discovered in our daily lives. Now we have Bisphenol A (BPA). BPA is a synthetic chemical used to make baby plastic bottles. It has been used for many years to make a variety of baby products and recently news have resurfaced that the chemical can leech out and cause harm to the baby. Tests done in small animals reveal that even minute doses of Bisphenol A are highly toxic. Today, every medical problem in the baby is being blamed on Bisphenol A. There are claims that Bisphenol A causes hyperactive behavior, obesity, decreases attention span, induces spontaneous anger, causes disruptive behavior spells and may even act like a carcinogen.
The Bisphenol controversy has now got the parents, the government and the industry into an argument about the chemical and its potential toxicity. Canada is the first country to put the ban of BPA into action. We as parents want the industry to stop using the chemical at once. Considering the current economic times, shutting down a major plastic industry would create more economic havoc in many people’s lives and may not be feasible. Also we need to remember that Bisphenol A is not the only chemical used to make plastic bottles. Our world is full of chemicals and so to blame just one chemical for all the ailments in a baby is premature. Please see the additional links on our site to get the full facts on BPA.
Nevertheless, to remain on the safe side it is highly recommended that all concerned parents buy BPA Free Baby Bottles. The baby manufacturing industry has taken steps to avoid Bisphenol A in their products and some of the bottles which are free of Bisphenol A include the following:
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Born Free. While these bottles are also made from plastic they are free from Bisphenol A. Born Free also makes glass bottles which have a vent to prevent excessive gas and cramps in a baby.
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Green to Grow is also free of BPA and phthalates
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The Adiri Natural Nurser Bottle is a highly recommended BPA free bottle because of its nipple like shape
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Think baby bottles are free from not only BPA but also lead, phthalates or nitrosamines
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Siliskin bottles and Dr. Brown’s glass bottles also do not contain BPA and are an excellent glass bottle alternative
These are just some of the products which do not contain Bisphenol A. One thing you have to know is that all these BPA free baby bottles are more costly than of its regular counterpart. What remains to be seen is how many of these babies who are fed on BPA free bottles will develop symptoms related to the feeding from BPA bottles.
Click here for a parent approved BPA free baby bottles and Sippy cups from the OraganicGifts4Baby.com site.
Born Free BPA free bottles - a vid response.
A panel of independent FDA science advisers has characterized as inadequate the evidence the agency used last month to determine that the common chemical bisphenol A (BPA) is safe to use in food packaging. 
http://www.gotcrazytwins.com/ Dec 2008 - FDA reverses its position on the harmful effects of (BPA) chemicals in baby products. Learn how to get your bottles replaced for FREE, and how to determine if you have these dangerous chemicals in your family’s sippy cups and baby bottles.
BPA is a chemical that’s present in most plastics, especially baby bottles, and BPA has proven to be a neurotoxin. Learn to choose BPA-free baby bottles by recognizing their markings in this free video from an experienced child care provider.
Bisphenol A is a chemical used to make rigid plastic (the most common chemical indicated by a #7 recycling symbol) and epoxy for food can linings. It is found in nearly all Americans. It is used to make baby bottles, sports bottles, infant formula can linings, and dental sealants. Known for over 75 years to act as a weak estrogen, last summer 38 leading bisphenol A researchers issued a consensus statement finding that BPA is showing up in humans at levels above those shown to cause a range of serious health problems in animal studies . These include breast cancer, prostate cancer, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, spontaneous miscarriage, type 2 diabetes and obesity.
When buying a BPA-free sippy cup, do research with family and friends, trade with manufacturers, or look for cups that aren’t clear plastic. Buy BPA-free sippy cups locally or through manufacturers with tips from a day care owner in this free video on parenting advice and child care.
California Springs Sports Bottles are USA made by a process known as blow molding. Using only the finest domestic manufacturers of virgin polyethylene, every bottle is 100% free of BPA or any other toxin, thus being 100% FDA approved and prop 65 compliant. Most of the production of California Springs bicycle style water bottles are used to imprint the names of companies or organizations who wish to advertise their brand or event. These are sold through advertising specialty or promotional products companies. If you have need of these kinds of bottles for your promotional plans, go to http://californialine.com or see your local advertising specialty company.
In part 2 of “The Problem With Plastic” I talk about what BPA is, why it’s bad for you, and what you can do to avoid it.
The spill proof BPA free snack cup for babies and toddlers
