Recently, we’ve all become aware of a chemical called BPA- Bisphenol A, and the harmful effects it can have on our children.
BPA is a endocrine disruptor and it mimics the hormone estrogen. A certain amount of estrogen in the body is normal, however, to much estrogen can have some serious effects on the body, espically in babies and children when the body is still developing. Bisphenol-A is found in polycarbonate plastic, and unfortunatly, many baby bottles and food containers are made of this harmful plastic, which can leach harmful BPA into liquids and food.
Years ago baby bottles were made of glass, glass is safe and proven not to leach. And although they may be hard to find, glass baby bottles are making a come back!
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