Is it safe to use plastic baby bottles?
Plastic baby bottles and other types of plastic food container are safe to use if they are used correctly. You should always follow the manufacturer’s instructions, but, generally, plastic bottles and containers are safe to use and reuse if they’re not damaged and can be cleaned properly. Also, you can heat food in plastic containers in hot water or the microwave if the label says it is OK to do so. One chemical you may have heard of, in relation to baby bottles, is a substance called Bisphenol-A (BPA). It’s used to make a range of plastic food containers, including baby bottles. It’s also found in the resin used to coat the inside of food cans, to stop the metal contaminating the food. Cans should not be reused. Once a can has been opened, any leftover food should be taken out of the can and put in a sealable container in the fridge. Very small amounts of BPA can transfer from the packaging into food and drinks. It’s possible that BPA might affect the hormone system in people’s bodies
