Baby Bottles & BPAsJuly 14
As an expectant parent, I’ve tried to do as much research on baby products as possible. I came across this great reference site on BPA-free products: Z Recommends.Bisphenol-A (BPA) is a chemical which is used to make polycarbonate plastic containers. Many plastic baby bottles are made with BPA. BPAs have been found to leach from bottles. In addition, BPAs have been linked to premature puberty in girls.
Here’s an excerpt from the Green Guide on BPAs.
According to its critics, BPA mimics naturally occurring estrogen, a hormone that is part of the endocrine system, the body’s finely tuned messaging service. “These hormones control the development of the brain, the reproductive system and many other systems in the developing fetus,” says Frederick vom Saal, Ph.D., a developmental biologist at the University of Missouri. Endocrine-disrupting chemicals can duplicate, block or exaggerate hormonal responses. “The most harm is to the unborn or newborn child,” vom Saal says.
There are more and more BPA-free baby bottles available now. After extensive comparison, I will opt for traditional glass bottles as well as those from Born Free and Green to Grow.
