B.P.A. in Plastics - Is it Dangerous?
May 9, 2008
Several months ago I did an article on B.P.A. in baby bottles. The original article generated a lot of interest in BPA free baby bottles and baby products here at Thrifty Mamas.
Since the first article was not very detailed, I thought that it would be worth re-visiting the topic during Family Safety Month. :)
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BPA Free Baby Bottles
May 5, 2008
This is a companion article to the post “B.P.A. in Plastics - Is it Dangerous?“
There has been a lot of interest surrounding B.P.A. free baby bottles recently, and in response to that I thought I would list some of the most popular brands here.
Long-ish disclaimer: “BPA free” is a claim made by the manufacturer [...]
Plastic Baby Bottles Could Hurt Your Child
December 2, 2007
Bisphenol A (BPA) is a common ingredient in many plastics (including baby bottles!) It has been found to cause adverse human health effects.
- Abnormal development of reproductive organs.
- Predisposition to cancer.
- Mimics the female hormone estrogen.
- Decreases fertility later in life.
- Causes reproductive and behavioral problems when a fetus is exposed in the womb.
- Causes abnormal, possibly precancerous changes to the uterus, mammary tissue & prostate.
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