A report issued Wednesday said there is “some concern” that bisphenol A can cause developmental problems in the brain and hormonal systems of infants and children.

The conclusion from the National Toxicology Program repeats initial findings issued in April. The group — which includes scientists from the National Institutes of Health and other agencies — said bisphenol’s risks to humans cannot be ruled out, but acknowledged its concerns are based on the findings of studies on animals.

The American Chemistry Council, which represents plastics manufacturers, stressed that studies from animals provide “limited and inconclusive evidence.” The group has spent the last year defending the safety of bisphenol from new concerns about the risks of plastics to children.

Bisphenol is a plastic-hardening chemical used to seal canned food and make baby bottles. After more than a year of complaints from consumer and parent groups, the FDA has agreed to revisit the chemical’s safety. The agency last month said the trace amounts that leach out of food containers are not a threat to children or adults.

But the toxicology group said that may not be true.

“More research is clearly needed to understand exactly how these findings relate to human health and development,” said Michael Shelby, who directed the group’s report. “But at this point we can’t dismiss the possibility that the effects we’re seeing in animals may occur in humans.”

I didn’t cover the FDA report when it came out because I didn’t believe it. There is a reason why Canada is moving to ban bottles with BPA in them and there is a reason why California has banned toys and kids products with the same chemical in them.

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An Australian company, Milk and Tickles, has created a BPA free bottle that has a bit of a twist – it changes colour!

The bottle incorporates a special heat sensitive technology that reacts to temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. Any liquid placed in the bottle above that temperature will change the colour of the bottle to hot pink!

It will continue to change colour and revert back for months on end. Direct prolonged exposure to U.V light and prolonged exposure to extremely high temperatures over 100 degrees Celsius will reduce the life span of the product.

For more information please visit the company’s site milkandtickles.com.au

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1. Parents of babies 6 months and up -2 free sippy cups size of your choosing:

• 7oz soft spout w/handle for babies 6 months and up
• 9oz for toddlers 12 months and up
• 12oz for children 18 months and up

2. Moms who are still breast feeding:

• Via storage system(10pk) 6oz adapter(no nipple or screw ring)

3. Parents who are still bottle feeding:

• Via nurser kit(5 – 8oz ‘bottles’ with lids and adapters – no nipple or screw ring).

*All Products are BPA Free*

For More information please call 1-866-624-1906

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Thank you Susie!!

This issue has been something that most don’t believe is true. Infact, 2 members from the Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association defended the use of these bottles during one of my posts stating,

The scientific consensus is that polycarbonate plastic baby bottles are safe. There shouldn’t be any room for confusion or fear on this.

Amy Chezem

FDA has confidence that no safety concerns exists for BPA in regulated food contact materials. Furthermore, FDA has determined that the polycarbonate-based baby bottles and BPA-based epoxy coated cans used to hold infant formula is safe.
Mike Dwyer, Executive Director Juvenile Products Manufacturers Association via http://www.fitpregnancy.com/yourpregnancy/1062

Regardless of what the JPMA and FDA think, the Canadian Government is concerned enough to announce today that it intends to ban the import, sale and advertising of baby bottles with the controversial chemical bisphenol A.

“Although our science tells us that exposure levels to newborns and infants are below the level that cause effects, we believe that the current safety margin needs to be higher. We have concluded that it is better to be safe than sorry,” Health Minister Tony Clement said.

Several major retailers – including Canadian Tire, Sears Canada, Wal-Mart Canada, Hudson’s Bay Company and Rexall Pharmacies – have already pulled products with BPA from their store shelves in anticipation of today’s announcement. Retailers say demand is drying up for baby products with the controversial chemical.

I love it!! It is about time that someone, besides California, took a stand and said if there is a possibility that this chemical could cause issues – we don’t want the future generations of our country being affected by it.

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*BPA Free bottle pictured is made by Nuby*

*Updated – April 12th 2008*

After my son was born I went through the impossible task of trying to find a bottle that he liked. We purchased 6 different kinds of bottles before he decided on the one he like the best.

The big issue when choosing a bottle, besides compatibility for your newborn, is the plastic used to make them. Many bottle manufacturers use Biosphenol A in their bottles. The debate has been ongoing for years concerning the side effects of such chemicals and I have to say the findings are scary.

Bisphenol A leaches from baby bottles with regular washings, even if the bottles are not heated. And in low doses, BPA has been shown to affect the reproductive system of rodents. Other studies have linked low doses of BPA to cancers, impaired immune function, early onset of puberty, obesity, diabetes and even hyperactivity.

Here are some bottles that are manufactured without Biosphenol-A:

Due to the recent articles that have been written concerning BPA’s Evenflo has been sold out of this line of bottles. They have increased production by 1000% and hope to have more available in the near future.

Medela bottles resist scratches, cracking and splintering and are compatible with all Medela breast pumps for pumping right into the container.

The Adiri Natural Nurser comes in three stages for three different flow rates. Each stage holds 8 oz. of fluid and is dishwasher safe! Adiri Natural Nursers can also be boiled or sterilized using a basic sterilizer.

• Bottles are tested in the U.S. to ensure they meet the highest standards for quality and safety
• Free of lead and PVC
• Includes a Beginner (slow flow, 0-3 months) nitrosamine-free silicone nipple
• 100% recycled packaging
• Dishwasher safe (top rack)

It has a patented venting system that was designed to reduce colic and comes with a travel cap to reduce spillage.

A high grade silicone nipple can provide and easier transition from breast to bottle.

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