It seems that parents of young children, it's like every time the news once or take a card, there is something new to worry about. Now seems to link researchers bisphenol A (BPA) for everything from ADHD to cancer. Meanwhile, contain more than 95 percent of the chemical bottles on the market, the contents of the can into the bottle and the baby's digestive system leeches. You need to be concerned about BPA - and what can we do to protect yourChild's health?
Such as baby bottles often an important part of the diet of our children during their first year of life (and also during lactation may need to leave from time to time to express milk bottles), the latest news about the possible effects on BPA's health is particularly alarming.
You have to worry about BPA?
BPA (bisphenol A) is a chemical used in baby bottles and many other plastic objects that you use to feed your family.
Theirshould know that there are some discussions of BPA. Some say that this chemical is a significant risk to humans, with possible health effects of hyperactivity to cancer. Others say that the alarming claims against the BPA are overrated.
However, it did not take much research to decide for this mother of three children, it is worth spending a little 'more than alternative materials that are more readily available.
Those scientists who warn that say BPAThis estrogen-like compound has performed in recent studies involving a variety of more serious health effects. It is said that the studies linked increased exposure to BPA for the abnormal development of male organs, and an earlier onset of sexual development in girls.
In addition, BPA has been linked to ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder-) and autism. Some researchers say it may also have a child at risk of obesity and type II diabetes.
Many large producers ofPlastic baby bottles using BPA in their construction. In fact, at the time of this writing, the researchers estimate that more than 95 percent of the bottles on the market, BPA, which can hold the contents of the bottle and leeches in a child's digestive system. The risks are even greater when the contents of the bottle is heated, which is relatively common with bottle feeding.
How can the child's exposure to BPA?
In general it is best to avoid any number 7 plastic(Although not all contain BPA). Opt instead for the numbers 1, 2, 4 and 5.
BPA bottles are becoming easier to find, so they do not hunt a lot (or a lot more money) to make the switch to glass bottles (which do not contain BPA) or other BPA-free alternatives.
Evenflo Classic Nursery is a glass bottle, which is available at a lower price than traditional plastic bottles, and is completely BPA free. If your local store does not result in glass bottles, you canare cheap.
Some manufacturers have taken it upon themselves to create plastic bottles without BPA. Dr. Brown have polypropelyne Playtex, Evenflo, Gerber and some types of bottles or polyethylene, which are BPA free. A couple of other smaller companies, such as BornFree BPA think green and make plastic bottles.
It can also help ensure the safety of your children taking care of the bottles properly. The problem with BPA occurs mainly in old bottles,were scratched or worn over time. Make sure your bottles washed gently and avoid harsh dishwashing detergent.
If the bottle or sippy cup which has been scratched announcement has bite marks, or otherwise compromised, it is best to buy, throw away and a new one. Although applicable to BPA-free plastic bottles to be safe, you can never be sure when it comes to plastic. Come into consideration the fact that these results are alarming 25 years after these plastic bottlesthe market, you can just feel safer sticking with glass bottles.
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