BPA and baby bottles

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

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:

Avent Via Feeding System, Tempo Liners.

BornFree.

Coddletime Glass.

Dr. Brown's BPA Free Polypropylene Bottles .

Evenflo BPA Free - Tint

Polypropylene, Purely Comfit.

First Year’s BreastFlow.

Green to Grow.

Gerber Clear View, Fashion Tints, Gerber GentleFlow.

Innobaby Nursin’ Silicone , Natural Nurser, Training.

Lansinoh.

Safe-T Borosilicate Glass.

Safety Plus PES.

Sassy MAM bottles.

Siliskin Silikids with Evenflow Glass.

ThinkBaby.

Tommee Tippee.

Momo Glass.

Medela.

Milk Bank . 

Nuby.

NUK: Nuk Orthodontic.

Nuture Pure Glass.

organicKidz Stainless Steel.

Parent’s Choice.

Do you know any others?
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.

Musical Toy

This wooden clapper is hand made from natural birch and elm wood is eco-friendly and safe for children and the enrvironment and only $6.00.

You can purchase it and other reasonably priced wooden toys at medinisarkliukas 

Imagination

Most children enjoy make believe, and pretend cooking is fun. Imagining also develops social skills, coping skills, creativity and learning. You can reinvent your world through your imagination and be who ever you want to be.

This is a great child size 27-piece Green Toys Cookware and Dining Set made from 100% recycled plastic milk containers that save energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.  This helps reduce fossil fuel use and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improving the overall health and happiness of the planet.  This material is considered one of the safest, cleanest plastics around.
Green Toys strives to minimize packaging, using recycled corrugated boxes with no plastics, cellophane or twist-ties.
Photo at top thanks to little eco footprints were you can read about why all plastic is not bad.
Thanks to Play Ideas for Imagination

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eco friendly easter bunny

The cutest little Easter Bunny you ever did see! She is such a pretty Easter yellow. She has two big bunny ears, a little pink nose, a fluffy tail. She fits perfectly into Her yellow felted Easter Egg... soft and snuggly and ready for your special easter love.

She has been needle felted from 100% wool.
She is big and stands about 3.5 inches tall.
She is Waldorf inspired.
She is Child Friendly and LOVES to play with children.
She is all natural, eco friendly and non toxic.
Her egg has been wet felted and stands about 4.5 inches tall.

Find her and her brothers and sisters at Fairy folk

Barking Boys Toys

These guys make all natural wooden toys and use non-toxic, eco friendly paints, sealed with shellac. All of the items are handmade and they even use all recycled materials in our shipping.

This Tree of Life wooden puzzle has eight pieces in bright fun colors, perfect for little hands.

Toys support Queensland's flood relief

1 softie toy of your choice can be purchased  from Pocket Carnival to help others in need.
You can choose from:
Little Bear (new!)
Bunny in Orange
Rainbow Frog
Lion in Snowshoes
Bunny in Green
Mermaid in Green top
Mermaid in Orange top

$25AU from the sale of this softie will be donated to the Queensland Flood Relief Appeal

More info about the Queensland Floods in Australia here
Pocket Carnival is illustrated, designed, imagined & created by Penny Eager & Chris Clark in Melbourne, Australia. Visit their website  or  blog   or join them on facebook. 

Cubebot by David Weeks

"Made of sustainably harvested cherry wood, clever Cubebot rises from a simple paperweight to assume a variety of action poses. His mighty “elastic-band” muscles and durable limbs can withstand playtime with kids ages 12-150. Folds into a perfect cube when it is time to rest."  See more of this design at eco - artware.com

David Weeks, the designer, also designs furniture, lighting, home accessories and commissions. See his latest lighting  catalogue and read his blog

Wooden Sun Toy

This sun stacker is made from sustainably harvested wood, non-toxic paint, and natural wood polish made from beeswax, jojoba oil and essential oils. Perfect and safe for little hands!

Each of the Sun Stackers are uniquely handcrafted by erin at  Imagination kids where they have lots of other handmade, eco friendly unique items.