Anyway, another important update is that Mommy decided to switch all of my bottles from Avent brand to Born Free. The reason is because of a chemical called Bisphenol A. As Mommy explained it to me, Bisphenol A is bad stuff, and I should not be exposed...Here is an article that she wants to share with all of you to make sure you are looking out for your babies too!
From Safemama.com:
Bisphenol A is a hormone-mimicking chemical used in polycarbonate plastics and resins commonly used for items such as shatterproof baby bottles. Bisphenol has estrogenic properties which, in animal tests has shown to cause a bevy of health problems such as an increase in prostate and breast cancer, uro-genital abnormalities in male babies, a decline in semen quality in men, early onset of puberty in girls, metabolic disorders including insulin-resistant (Type 2) diabetes and obesity and neuro-behavioral problems such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
Research is showing that when plastic containers, mostly those used to hold liquids and foods, are leeching Bisphenol into the foods and liquids they are holding. Heating food and liquids with these plastics is shown to increase the leeching of this contaminate. Many companies use this chemical in their packaging including cans, soda cans, and plastic food containers. There is a risk of absorbing this chemical through the use of containing foods and liquids but can also leech into our water systems through landfills. To learn more and to find out which baby bottles are BPA free, please visit www.safemama.com. You'll find all the latest info on BPA, recalls and other safety topics. Enjoy!
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