WHAT IS BPA? Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical used to make polycarbonate polymers and epoxy resin. It has been used since the 1950's to harden polycarbonate plastics and make epoxy resin, which is in the lining of food and beverage containers.
BPA is used because it is strong, lightweight, and long-lasting, keeping food and drink cans from rusting.
In the 1930's it was an estrogen replacement for women. In 2010 Canada's department of the environment stated that BPA was a "toxic substance".
WHAT IS THE PROBLEM WITH BPA?
It can leach out of plastic when it is heated. This can cause health problems as BPA mimics the female hormone estrogen and may affect fertility and promote cancer. This has been shown in numerous animal studies.
In the European Union and Canada, BPA use is banned in baby bottles. In 2006, the US Government sponsored an assessment of the scientific literature on BPA. The Chapel Hill Consensus Statement was issued, which stated "BPA at concentrations found in the human body is associated with organizational changes in the prostate, breast, testis, mammary glands, body size, brain structure and chemistry, and behaviour of laboratory animals." American Journal of Public Health
In the European Union and Canada, BPA use is banned in baby bottles. In 2006, the US Government sponsored an assessment of the scientific literature on BPA. The Chapel Hill Consensus Statement was issued, which stated "BPA at concentrations found in the human body is associated with organizational changes in the prostate, breast, testis, mammary glands, body size, brain structure and chemistry, and behaviour of laboratory animals." American Journal of Public Health
WHERE IS BPA USED?
Baby toys, baby bottles, pacifiers
Compact Discs
Epoxy resins used to coat some cans
Glasses
Microwave ovenware
Plastic bottles
SUGGESTED BABY BOTTLE PRODUCTS with no BPA:
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Where can I purchase BPA free baby bottles?
OTHER SUGGESTIONS REGARDING BPA:
Look at recycle codes on the bottom of plastic containers.
There are seven classes of plastics used in packaging.
Some, but not all, plastics that are marked with recycle codes 3 or 7 may be made with BPA.
So, in general, plastics that are marked with recycle codes 1, 2, 4, 5, and 6 are very unlikely to contain BPA.
PROTECTING YOUR BABY FROM BPA:
Avoid BPA while you are pregnant
Avoid BPA while you are breastfeeding
Don't heat plastic bottles
Use BPA free baby bottles
We would love to hear your thoughts and suggestions on BPA and your baby.
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