When my sister in law asked me to help her register for baby products, I was more than happy to help. Certainly, a mom of three could give some advice on products you can’t live without, products that were a waste of money and products that were “nice-to-have’s” not “need-to-have’s.” But, as we started in the bottle aisle, I realized that things had changed since I had registered. Everything was being advertised as “BPA free.” What is that?
BPA stands for Bisphenol A which is an organic compound and considered, potentially, a hormone-disrupting chemical used to make some plastic products including baby bottles. This compound has been linked causing obesity, breast cancer, thyroid disorders and neurological issues. Recently, it has been noted that baby girls exposed to BPA while in the womb could have an increase in behavior problems. Therefore, it is important to check the plastics you use to make sure they are BPA free. Plastics that are recyclable #3 and #7 may not but could have BPA in them. Plastics 1, 2, 4, 5 and 6 do not have BPA. For more information, check out www.bisphenolafree.org and http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bisphenol_A.
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