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A study released today in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests that we need to be concerned about bisphenol A (BPA), and the authors of the study say that the results ‘deserve scientific follow-up’.

BPA is a ubiquitious chemical used in plastic bottles, food tins, contact lenses, and many other hard plastics. Using a health survey of nearly 1,500 adults, scientists found that those exposed to higher amounts of BPA were more likely to report having heart disease and diabetes. The Times of London reported today that even small traces of of the heavily produced substance – less than 100 times the current recommended limits – were linked to health problems.

Sapa reported that several American states are considering restricting BPA use, some manufacturers have begun promoting BPA-free baby bottles (such as the ones below) and some stores are phasing out babyproducts containing the chemical. The European Union has said that BPA-containing products are safe, but Canada’s government has proposed banning the sale of bottles with BPA as a precaution.

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Steven

September 16, 2008 at 8:29 pm

I have a 2 year old son and am curious how do I find out if the bottles I use contain BPA also I have been warming up his bottles in the microwave should I have more reason to be concerned

 

Michelle

September 17, 2008 at 8:26 am

MAM Bottles are all BPA Free so if you have any concerns change to them

 

6000

September 17, 2008 at 9:17 am

Storm in a teacup.

If you’re going to get worried about this, then you must also move to the Karoo to avoid air pollution, which is far more dangerous to your child.
Although, the sun is pretty strong there. So watch out for that.

What this report doesn’t mention is that the alternatives to BPA are poorly researched and may even be more dangerous than BPA.

 

Natalie

September 17, 2008 at 4:05 pm

if we had to worry about every little thing like this that came out what would my poor son eat or drink?? What about when we were growing up? and there does not appear to be any problems with us. Its all paranoia if you ask me

 

Steven

September 17, 2008 at 4:14 pm

Storm, for the record I’m not a neurotic father, but something as simple as changing a bottle I can surely do. Let’s not belittle this and with extreme and over the top scenarios…..this question is a far cry from needing to live in a bubble

 

Jodi

September 18, 2008 at 3:58 am

Has anyone noticed that Gerber Baby food is in #7 plastic continers?

 

Steven

September 18, 2008 at 2:46 pm

Advent bottles don’t have a # on them??

 

Alicia

September 19, 2008 at 1:43 am

Avent bottles are made from polycarbonate – which generally contains BPA. I imagine that any bottle that doesn’t have BPA would market as such since it would drive sales



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