Question about non BPA free bottles?
A fried gave me a huge bag full of dr brown bottles but they are the older ones so im assuming they are the ones that are not BPA free. Would you use them?
A fried gave me a huge bag full of dr brown bottles but they are the older ones so im assuming they are the ones that are not BPA free. Would you use them?
Anonymous
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Hi,
To be honest, the jury is still out on whether BPA (short for Bisphenol A) is truly hazardous to us (at the minute levels we are exposed to on a regular basis). Some scientific studies have shown (via lab animals) that since BPA can mimic natural estrogen in the body, it interferes with babies' developing hormonal system, resulting in developmental impairment, cancer, obesity and interference with brain activity related to memory, learning and mood.
BPA does leach out of the polycarbonate plastic (the material from which most baby bottles are manufactured), unless specifically stated that it does not contain BPA. Plastic labels as "Type 3" or "Type 7" (for recycling purposes) are most likely to contain BPA.
The release of BPA into the milk/beverage will increase with temperature; e.g., if the bottle is heated by microwaving, warming in in water or by pouring hot milk into it. One study showed that drinking from bottles made of polycarbonate can increase BPA levels in urine by as much as 66%.
Also, since children tend to put things in their mouths they may increase exposure to BPA by sucking or chewing on the bottle itself - such repetitive action may also increase BPA leaching from the plastic.
I would refrain from using bottles the are not BPA-free for warm/hot drinks to be on the safe side.
If you'd like to find our more about BPA and how to test for it on bottles at home I recommend the links I posted under sources.
Keep healthy,
Ron Novik
(M.Sc. Chemistry)
Mandy
Personally, I would not use them, but that's my opinion and some people would say it's okay. Bottles are usually not too expensive so I would rather spend a little money to get some that are definitely BPA free, just for peace of mind.
Best wishes :)
Anonymous
you ought to no longer warmth any plastic- bpa unfastened or no longer. there has been evidence that heating plastic releases risky pollutants. As for "toddlers have been around for years", think of approximately it. toddlers, till those days, have been given glass bottles. Plastic has in ordinary terms become typical interior the previous 10 years or so. toddlers are being uncovered to maximum of pollutants and chemical compounds top from beginning, while we weren't. i'd be careful. yet that's basically my opinion. i do no longer think of that's being "blow out of share" because of the fact many countries have banned something with bpa, even nevertheless the US nonetheless helps it.