Are Plastic Baby Bottles Safe?
Early in 2008, there were news stories questioning the safety of baby bottles containing bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical used to make hardened plastics. Concerns were raised as to how BPA affects the brain, behavior, and prostate gland of fetuses, infants, and children. Should you be concerned about BPA in plastic baby bottles? According to the FDA, no. Based on available evidence, the current levels of exposure to BPA pose no immediate health risks to infants and babies. However, the National Toxicology Program released a report in 2008 that noted “some concern” about BPA’s potential effects on the brain, prostate gland, and on behavior in fetuses, infants, and children. If you want to buy BPA-free baby bottles, steer clear of bottles with the number 7 or the letters PC (polycarbonate) on the bottom, choose glass baby bottles, or buy plastic bottles with the numbers 1-6 on the bottom. The top six manufacturers of baby bottles in the U.S. have agreed to stop using the chemical in their b
