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Bisphenol-A Free Baby Bottles
According to the Bisphenol-A Free Website, “Bisphenol-A is a hormone-disrupting chemical considered to be potentially harmful to human health and the environment. It has been known that scratched and worn polycarbonate feeding bottles will leach this chemical into liquids.” Before I was pregnant, I had no idea about this issue, and definitely wanted to do some research before I bottle-fed my child. Thankfully, there are many choices on the market today. I currently use Born Free, and have been happy with the quality of them. Here are some other ‘safe’ choices (Note: this is just a small sampling).
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Born Free: Born Free’s BPA-Free plastic bottles are available in both 5 & 9 oz sizes. They have a variety of nipple sizes (including a variable nipple) for each stage your baby goes through.
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Medela: Known for making high-quality breast pumps, Medela also makes BPA-free bottles and breast milk storage bags.
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Think Baby: They are free of BPA, PVC, Lead, Phthalates & Nitrosamines.
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Gerber: Offers a few options for BPA-free bottles, including their Fashion Tints and Gerber GentleFlow lines.
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Sassy MAM: Also have BPA-free sippy cups and teethers.
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Nuby: Note: Some Nuby bottles contain BPA. This posting on The Soft Landing has a great list of which ones are safe.
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Dr. Brown’s: Recently launched a BPA free Polypropylene bottle.
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Green to Grow: This site contains great information on the BPA controversy and how to live an eco-friendly lifestyle.
Of course, you can always go with glass. Many parents do not want to use glass bottles, for fear of them shattering, but many companies are now offering a rubber‘sleeve’ that fits over the glass, and helps to grip. The following companies are just a few who offer glass options: Dr. Brown’s, Born Free, Wee*Go, and Evenflo.
