What Plastic Is Used to Make Clear Baby Bottles?
There is a lot of speculation and debate about different plastics used in baby bottles. With so many worries new parents have, selecting a "safe" bottle should not be that hard. Don't wait until you are standing in the baby aisle at the grocery store to learn more about the plastics used to make baby bottles.
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What is Safe?
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When searching for the perfect baby bottles, glass bottles or BPA Free bottles are your safest bet. While many companies are making the switch to BPA Free, it will not be that difficult to find these products in your local grocery store. However, there are several major companies that do sell BPA Free Products online. Other than buying glass bottles, safe plastics to look for include plastics made of polyethylene or polypropylene. These products are usually labeled with a #2, #4, or #5. Unlike BPA, these plastics have all been labeled safe by the Food and Drug Administration.
What is BPA?
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BPA stands for a chemical known as bisphenol A, which is often used to make plastics "shatterproof." This chemical is currently under investigation by the Food and Drug Administration because there is reason to believe that it can interfere with a child's development if he or she is constantly exposed to the chemical. Some counties are even taking actions to ban the use of BPA in any products; however, the FDA investigation is still in progress. Even though this chemical has been known to have harmful effects since the 1930s, it wasn't until mid-2008 that the Food and Drug Administration took action to remove it from products. Many companies followed quickly, removing all products with traces of bisphenol A from their stores.
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Many Bottles say BPA Free
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"BPA Free" products came about when consumers first started to be concerned about the well being of their children. Several baby name brands have made "BPA Free" products, promising to keep any trace of this harmful chemical out of their bottles, pacifiers, bottle liners, and any other products targeted towards children.
Where to Buy BPA Free Bottles
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There are plenty of companies that promise to sell BPA Free products. Some are offered in your local grocery/baby store while others are for online purchase only. A few are Born Free, Green to Grow, Siliskins, Thinkbaby, Adiri Natural Nurser,
Dr. Browns, Gerber, Playtex, Avent AMerica Inc., Disney First Years and Evenflo Co.
Where Else is BPA Found?
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Bisphenol A is used in a variety of different products and although baby supplies are the FDA's main concern (since the chemical seems to have the highest effect on infants), it is important to know what other products include BPA so you can avoid any harmful exposure to your children. BPA is found in plastics such as water bottles (such as shatterproof bottles, made famous by Nalgene), sports equipment, CDs and DVDs, electronics, and almost all food and beverage cans. However, the FDA and many major companies are taking actions to remove this chemical from their products.
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