Is that baby bottle safe?
January 19, 2008
Health Canada is conducting studies on baby bottles and formula cans to find out whether the Bisphenol A they contain poses a danger to infants. Bisphenol A (BPA) is commonly used in hard plastic containers such as water and baby bottles and has been linked to illnesses that could be caused by hormone disruption.
Concern over the dangers of BPA forced Mountain Equipment Co-op and Lululemon stores to pull polycarbonate water bottles from their shelves in stores across Canada in December and January.
Not much is known about the levels of BPA leaching from baby bottles and inadvertently slipping into infant formula from can linings. Last year, two US environmental groups found the compound in formula and leaking from bottles into the fluids they held. A US congressional committee also announced plans earlier this week to investigate the use of BPA in baby formula, and sent letters to seven major manufacturers asking for details on whether they use the chemical in their packaging and test for it in their infant food.
The BPA investigation is part of the federal government’s Chemicals Management Plan to review toxic chemicals for regulation. Close to 200 chemicals are being analyzed, including naphthalene (used in mothballs), fragrances and perfumes, and propylene oxide (used in cosmetics, food additives and deodorizers).
I am so worried that I have fed my babies from bad bottles. Now that they are beyond their baby years, I have found a product that is plastic free that they drink at while playing sports or at school. It is a Swellz TapSack. Obviously, glass is best, but unreasonable in certain situations. So the Swellz is latex lined. The kids are drinking more water and staying hydrated because the Swellz is fun to drink out of and they personalize them with drawings and their names. Check them out for your toddlers and children. Adults use the larger ones as well!
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