BPA-Free Baby Bottles.

20 Nov 2009

We are BPA-Free

BPA-Free Baby Bottles

Over the recent years, the media has time and time again exposed the content used in making plastic baby bottles as threat. What make these plastic toxic is the chemical called BPA, short for Bisphenol-A.

What is BPA?

__ BPA is a chemical present in the production of Polycarbonate (PC) plastic and epoxy resins.

__ PC plastic which is clear and nearly shatter-proof, is used widely in common products such as baby milk bottles, water bottles and food storage containers.

__ BPA is a potent endocrine disruptor chemical. It mimics the body’s hormones and may lead to negative health effects — baby’s brain development, breast cancer, thyroid, heart disease, affects reproductive system, etc.

__ Scratched and worn PC plastic bottles will leach this chemical into liquids.

__ Was first reported in 1891 and suspected of being hazardous to humans since the 1930s. It was formerly used as fungicide.

Newborn babies are fragile little beings and are at a very sensitive stage of their development. Any parent would agree that BPA would be the last thing they would want to be dosing their babies with. Especially if we are aware of such hazardous effects. Even we as adults are not discounted to these scary effects if we do not arm ourselves by being informed.

I’ve compiled some useful information below to help us be more aware, especially to expecting parents like myself. Please click on the links to find out more.

Hot Water Increases Baby Bottle Chemicals
by The Guardian

__ When you repeatedly scrub, dish-wash and boil polycarbonate baby bottles, they release BPA.
__ Boiling water released BPA from the bottles up to 55 times more quickly than the lower-temperature water.

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Is Tritan Material A Better Alternative?
by Pureen Gold

__ BPA-Free baby bottles made of Polypropylene (PP) is not as strong and robust as Polycarbonate (PC) bottles. They need to be replaced after 30 boilings!
__ BPA-Free baby bottles made of Tritan material is as clear and robust as PC bottles and can withstand more than 50 boilings.
__ BPA-Free baby bottles need to be changed every 3-6 months depending on wear and tear.

Although I’m not the expert here but I do hope this has helped us to understand a little bit more of the danger of BPA and its existent in our daily life. Besides Polypropylene (PP), Polyamide (PA) and Polyethersulphone (PES) are also BPA-Free plastic.

Do remember to look out for the BPA-Free logo during your next baby bottle shopping. As parents, we cannot afford not to. So do the right thing by choosing BPA-Free!

Find Out More
Is Your Baby’s Bottle Safe?
BPA-Free Baby Bottle Brands
BPA-Free Baby Bottle.Net
Recommended Brands to Avoid & Look for
Protecting Kids from Toxic Chemical in Plastic
Smart Plastic Guide
Plastic ID Codes and How to Identify them
Plastic Recycle Logo
Bisphenol-A Free Org