By now, the concerns about bisphenol-A in baby bottles have been
well-documented. Studies have shown it disrupts the endocrine system,
can cause damage to egg cells and even cause hyperactivity. Attempts to
ban it in some US states have mostly failed, but worried parents are
starting to seek out options.
Most clear, rigid baby
bottles contain it –it's BPA that makes them that way, and yes, that's
just about every widely available bottle out there. There are BPA-free options,
although they are generally quite expensive, around $10 for just one
bottle. Of course, there's always good old-fashioned glass (which is
less expensive but gives a klutz like me anxiety attacks, but it's
apparently tempered safety glass and thus sturdier).
Once you have decided to use a BPA-free bottle, though, there is more to worry about.
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