What is bisphenol A and why should you be worried?
Bisphenol-A is an endocrine disruptor. And 'mimics estrogen in the human body and can estrogenizing effect on animals and humans when it is absorbed into their bodies. In animal studies, caused diabetes and destroys the endocrine system. Polycarbonate leaches, which is what most baby bottles are made. All five major brands Avent, Dr. Brown, Evenflo, Gerber and Playtex - Lye bisphenol-A,According to a recent government study.
Scientists and researchers warn that the bisphenol A dangerous health problems such as cancer, developmental delays and disorders of the immune and nervous systems may have. Because it is used in many products, is one of the first fifty products, produces the chemical industry and has generated several million dollars a day in profits in Europe, Asia and the United States.
What are some other products that you might not want the childBottles?
Phthalates, which cause cancer and early puberty in animal studies, are made of plastic, which has added to make it flexible. Heavy metals such as lead and cadmium are often found their way into plastic as part of the design and use many chemicals to remove mold products.
And 'possible to live without plastic, and what are some alternatives?
Glass is a good alternative to plastic. For those of us over fifty, were glass bottles and the standards we have managed to survive childhoodjust fine. Breastfeeding, of course, is the best option for babies, but even so, bottles are needed sometimes. And for many reasons, breastfeeding isn't always an option. Surely, your baby's health is worth a try with using glass bottles.
If you can't bring yourself to give up the light weight and shatterproof plastic, there are plastic bottles that are Bisphenol-A and phthalate-free. There are also safer sippy cups available for toddlers. And while you're eliminating these plastic toxins from your baby, you might want to think about getting rid of plastic entirely, at least as much as possible.
Our planet is clogged with plastic. Our landfills are overflowing with plastic bags and junk that won't go away for generations. Our oceans have more plastic than plankton in them. Sea creatures and fish choke to death from plastic six-pack rings and from eating plastic bags and packaging that looks like food to them. It's not only our babies and children who are being harmed by plastic toxins. It's our earth and our future that's at stake.
