Bisphenol A is a hormone-mimicking chemical used in polycarbonate plastics (PC or identified as #7 recycling code) 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 neurobehavioral 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.
Many leading experts and the FDA argue that the use of Bisphenol-a is safe to the human public but independent research HAS proven otherwise.
Excerpt from Wikipedia:
“Bisphenol A has been known to leach from the plastic lining of canned foods and, to a lesser degree, polycarbonate plastics that are cleaned with harsh detergents or used to contain acidic or high-temperature liquids.[16] Infants fed with liquid infant formula have among the highest exposures of anyone eating canned foods. Infants fed canned formula with polycarbonate bottles can consume quantities of Bisphenol A up to 13 µg/kg/day.”
Info From Website:This is a list of BPA Free (also PVC and Phthalate Free) bottles, BPA Free sippy cups and food/milk storage items that we’ve made into a quick reference for those looking for a short list to have on hand when shopping for items for yourself or someone else’s kids, should BPA be a concern to you. If a product you are using is NOT on this list, you should investigate that product with the manufacturer to determine whether or not it contains BPA. Please note: If a product is not on this list it means either it contains BPA or we aren’t aware of it’s BPA status.
Updated: April 30, 2009
BPA Free Bottle Products
- Adiri Natural Nursers
- Avent: “Via” Feeding System, Tempo Liners, Avent PES Bottles ***see note
- BornFree: All bottles and cups BPA free *see note
- EvenFlo: Classic™ Glass Bottles, Classic™ Light Tint Polypropylene bottles, Classic™ Clear Polypropylene Bottles, Purely Comfi™ Bottles
- Playtex: Original Nurser, Playtex Drop in liners, Ventaire Advanced Bottles (marked BPA Free)
- Gerber: Gerber Clear View, Fashion Tints (”Plastic Pastels”), Gerber GentleFlow
- Medela: All bottles
- Sassy: MAM bottles (UltiVent), Baby Food Nurser Kit
- Green to Grow Bottles **see note
- ThinkBaby Bottles
- Momo Glass Bottles
- Munchkin: Dora the Explorer Classic Bottles, Mighty Grip Glass Bottles
- Nuby: Standard Neck Non-Drip Bottle, Wide-Neck Non-Drip Bottle, Wide-Neck Bottle with Handles and Non-Drip Nipple, Standard Neck Bottle with Handles and Non-Drip Nipple, 3-Stage Wide Neck Easy Grip Feeding System with Non-Drip Nipple, Natural Youch SoftFlex InfaFeeder (silicone) (keep up to date on Nuby products here)
- Nuture Pure Glass bottles
- Babisil Silbottles
- Weego Glass Bottles
- Siliskin Glass Bottles
- Safety Plus PES Bottles
- Dr Brown’s: Glass Bottles, Dr. Browns Polypropylene Bottles (all vent system pieces BPA Free – made with polypropylene – and fit all models)
- Parent’s Choice Bottles (available at Walmart) – box is marked BPA Free
- Lansinoh® Bottles (all)
BPA Free Sippy Cups / Water Bottles
- Avent: Magic Cups, Magic Cup Sportster, Super Sport Cups
- BornFree Sippy/drinking cups, Stainless Steel water bottles
- Playtex: Coolster Tumbler, Insulator, Sipster, Create My Own, Quick Straw, Insulator Sport, Sip and Discover, First Sipster
- Gerber: Sip & Smile Spill-proof Cup, Easy Grip Insulated Soft Straw Cup, Insulated Cool Cup, Gerber® Fun Grips® Cup, Gerber® Fun Grips® Color Change Cup, Grins & Giggles Spill-proof Cup, Gerber® Sip & Smile™ Cup
- Evenflo: Fun Sip Insulated Spill-proof Cup, Fun Sip Insulated Straw Cup
- Klean Kanteen: All bottles
- Thermos Foogo Sippy Cups, and FUNtainer Straw Bottles
- SIGG Toddler Water Bottles
- Kid Basix The Safe Sippy
- Boon Sippy
- GrowPure Multi-Stage Feeder and Sippy Cup
- iPlay Aqua Bottle
- ThinkBaby Training Cup, ThinkSport Stainless Bottle (cute!)
- Munchkin: Cupsicle, Cupsicle Straw Cup, Big Kid Sippy Cup, Mighty Grip Flip Straw Cup, Mighty Grip Trainer Cup, licensed character Sports Bottles, Re-usable Straw Cups, Re-usable Spill-proof Cups
- Nuby: No-Spill Sports Sipper, Insulated Soft Silicone Spout Cup, Soft Spout Easy Grip Cup, Gripper Cup with Soft Silicone Spout, 2-Handle Cup, Tinted Mega Sipper, 7oz Tumblers, Magic Cups Insulated Hologram Cup (straw and spout), Insulated Sipper Cups (with and without handles)
- The First Years: Take & Toss, Spill-proof Cup, Insulated Cup, Licensed character sippy cups, Insulated Spill-proof Cup, 2 Handled Cups
- Nalgene Tritan 12oz Grip-n-Gulp Bottle
BPA Free Milk/Liquid/Powder Storage
- Avent Via 8-oz. Nurser Kit
- Avent Snack Cup / Formula Dispenser
- Avent PES Breastmilk Storage sets
- Mother’s Milkmate Storage bottles
- Medela Milk Storage bottles and breastpump accessories
- Playtex One-Step Breast Milk Storage Kit
- Lansinoh® Breastmilk Storage Bags
- Lansinoh® Breastmilk Storage Bottles
- Gerber Breastmilk Storage Bags
- Dr. Brown’s Breastmilk Storage Bags
- The First Years Easy Pour Breastmilk Storage bags
- Bailey Milk Storage Bags (Nurture lll pump tubing BPA Free as well)
- Bailey Storage Bottles (as well as all parts of their “double collection kit”)
- Sensible Lines Milk Trays
- Snappies Containers (they also have food storage as well!)
- MilkMate Storage Systems (available at The Soft Landing)
BPA Free Baby Food / Food Storage
- So Easy Fresh Baby Food Kit
- Baby Cubes baby food storage system
- Laptop Lunch System
- Boon Snack Ball
- Thermos Foodtainer
- BornFree Thermal Food Jar
- Munchkin: Snack Catcher, Baby Food Grinder, Fresh Food Feeder, Powdered Formula Dispensers
- The Snack Trap
- BeaBa BabyCook (See Z Recommends for more info)
BPA Free Breast Pumps
- Ameda Breast Pumps and Accessories
- Avent Isis, Avent Isis iQ (Uno, Duo)
- Medela Breast Pumps
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