What is BPA?
BPA or Bisphenol-A is a chemical used in some plastics. It is used to make these plastics, durable, clear and hard. It is also found in pesticides fungicides and other products. Heating plastics with BPA is thought to unleash harmful chemicals into liquids and foods. Studies show that BPA can potentially cause hormonal abnormalities, cancers and developmental problems. BPA tends to unleash into liquids and foods after being heated. So, if you are boiling your plastic bottles or putting them in the dishwasher, they will be releasinig this toxin (if it contains BPA).
Baby bottles, pacifiers, teethers and sippy cups are among the many plastics that we as parents see our children use daily! Do not worry. There are many BPA free products out there that you and your family can use. Here is a list of BPA free products.
BPA Free Baby Bottles:
Dr. Browns
ThinkBaby
BPA Free Sippy Cups/ Trainer Cups:
BornFree
Dr. Browns
Avent Magic Cup
BPA Free Pacifiers:
