Safe Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups That Are BPA Free
May 26, 2008
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These days manufacturers have caught onto consumer demands and many companies are producing BPA free alternatives. Just look for the label “BPA Free” or BPA with a circle and a slash through it.
If you have bottles from hand me downs or past children that are NOT BPA free, take the FULL SET into your local Babies R’ Us and they will exchange them from BPA free bottles and/or sippy cups.
In the meantime, here is a list of Plastic and Glass bottles which are FREE of toxic chemicals such as BPA, Lead, PVC and Phthalates such as:
SAFER PLASTIC BABY BOTTLES:
* Adiri Natural Nurser:: Adiri Bottles are made of 100% polycarbonate-free
materials.
* BornFree: BornFree Bottles are free of BPA, Phthalates, and PVC
* Green To Grow Bottles: Green to Grow bottles are made from a BPA and Phthalate free material called polyethersulfone.
* Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bottles: The Lansinoh Breast Milk bottles are free of BPA, Phthalates and PVC
* Medela Breast Milk Storage and Feeding System: The Medela breast milk storage system is a GREAT companion to the Pump In Style breat pump. Not extra cleaning! Plus, the bottles are BPA free.
* Nuby Baby Bottles: Nuby baby bottles are an affordable BPA free alternative
* Sassy MAM Utilivent Bottles: Sassy MAM are an affordable naturally safe BPA free bottle.
* Think Baby Bottles: Think Baby bottles are made of polyethersulfone and are BPA, PVC, Nitrosamines and Lead free.
Also check out new bottles and sippy cups from companies like:
- Avent
- Munchkin
- Playtex
GLASS BABY BOTTLES: Glass is naturally free of BPA, Lead, Phthalates and PVC
* BornFree Glass Bottle: BornFree bottles also have a silicone nipple and an air vent system that helps reduce gas and reflux.
* Dr. Browns Glass Nurser: Dr. Browns Glass Nurser have a patented internal vent system.
* Evenfo Glass Baby Bottles: Evenflow bottles are an affordable glass baby bottles. If you are worried about breakage, Siliskin is a food grade silicone cover that you can put over the Evenflo bottles to avoid slippage and breakage.
* Momo Glass Baby Bottles: Momo glass bottles also have a safe food-grade silicone nipple.
* Wee Go Glass Baby Bottles: These are glass bottles that come with a safety cover to prevent breakage.
Please click HERE to visit our online store to view our complete selection of safe BPA free plastic and glass baby bottles.
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There has been a lot of talk these days about which bottles are best for baby. It used to be that parents coveted a bottle that would reduce gas and reflux, now it is a bottle that is “safe” and free of BPA, Phthalates, PVC and in some cases other ingredients such as lead. Wouldn’t it be great if a bottle met both needs? Luckily these days we have choices. But first, let’s review what these chemicals are and why we do not want them in our baby bottles.
BPA: Otherwise known as Bisphenol-A is a common plasticizer, which is found in PVC (the soft plastic, or #3 plastic), and polycarbonate plastic, the clear shatterproof plastic, which is often used in water bottles, and baby bottles. BPA has been linked to:
* Reproductive Harm
* Obesity
* Cancer (breast and prostate)
* Hormonal disruptions
* Possible neurotoxicity
Phthalates: Phthalates are another common plasticizer, which are found en-mass in everything from nail polish to body lotions, ipods, to soft plastic toys so it is more of a challenge to avoid them. Phthalates are used to make plastics (such as PVC toys…i.e. “rubber duckie”) soft and flexible. They are also used in Synthetic “Fragrance” under the name Diethyl Phthalate and are found in air fresheners, scented candles, etc. Phthalates have been identified by the CDC as a cause of concern for links to:
* Birth defects
* Allergies
* Damage to the liver and testes
PVC: Otherwise known as Polyvinyl Chloride, often contains Phthalates to make the material more flexible. PVC is found in a variety of everyday items (i.e. shower curtains, the garden hose, etc.). When you smell that “gas” like smell come out of the plastic, it’s most likely PVC. The concern here is that PVC contains additional chemicals, which can leach out of the toys, bottles, etc. Vinyl, traditional soft gel teethers, or bath toys such as rubber duckies, waterproof books, bathing dolls etc. are all prime examples of PVC toys and should be avoided.
What about for Mom? Dump that plastic bottle and recycle an empty GLASS JUICE BOTTLE, it is less expensive and you know it is naturally safe and free of BPA, Phthalates and PVC.
Or, invest in a SIGG water bottle. They are a perfect fit for you stroller cup holder, they are safe, help reduce environmental waste (don’t forget that that water bottle takes about 250 years to break down) save you money and have some very cool designs!
As you can see there are a lot of other parents out there as concerned as you are about using healthy tools to feed baby. So you have choices!
Click HERE to learn more about BPA’s, PVC and Phthalates.
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