Get Toxics Out of our Baby Bottles!
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GoogleI’ve never really been a purist when it comes to my kids. I must admit that they’ve consumed more than their share of Kraft macaroni and cheese. And when a friend announced that she was only going to give toys made of wood to her children, I just rolled my eyes.
But the past few weeks have given me pause. After years of concern about the safety of baby bottles, children's care products, and other food and beverage containers that contain the chemical bisphenol A (BPA), the verdict is in--and it's not good.
In the last couple of weeks, the Canadian government announced it is planning to ban the use of BPA in baby bottles, and declared BPA dangerous.[1] And, the U.S. based National Institutes of Health (NIH) concluded that there is "some concern" that babies, fetuses, and children are in danger because BPA harms animals at the low levels found in nearly all human bodies.[2] Sadly, a recent study found this chemical in all five leading brands of American baby bottles.[3]
Growing children are especially at risk to chemicals as they face greater exposure per pound of body weight. Even fetuses are susceptible as chemicals, including BPA, cross the placenta in pregnant
women. Over 130 studies suggest that BPA exposure, even at low doses, is linked to many health problems, including early puberty, breast and prostate cancer, obesity, attention and hyperactivity disorder, brain damage, altered immune system, and lower sperm counts.[4]
Mothers and fathers all over the country, including myself, are feeling sick to our stomachs --- and outraged. How long have the manufacturers and sellers of baby bottles known about this? MomsRising.org members are calling for immediate action from the CEO’s of the leading baby bottle manufacturers to stop the use of BPA in baby bottles.
Click here to sign the petition and check out the messages of over 12,000 outraged MomsRising members across the U.S. http://salsa.democracyinaction.org/o/1768/petition.jsp?petition_KEY=1177
Already this week, Toys”R”Us and CVS have announced that they will no longer sell baby bottles made with BPA. So hopefully, we’ll soon protect the next generation of babies from BPA. Meanwhile, I’m left to worry about the possible effects of BPA on mine.
[1] http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/story/2008/04/18/ST2008041803545.html
[2] http://www.latimes.com/features/health/medicine/la-na-plastic16apr16,1,498138.story
[3] http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/reports/environmental-health/environmental-health-reports/toxic-baby-bottles
[4] http://www.environmentcalifornia.org/environmental-health/stop-toxic-toys/bisphenol-a-overview
BPA
The FDA just released a statement concluding that BPA is safe. Europe and Canada have banned this chemical. I am sure that it is not safe, but unless parents demand that manufactures stop using it, our kids will keep drinking poision. Target is selling BPA free sippy cups and bottles, start by only buying products that don't contain BPA.
What about working moms who use breast pumps?
Unfortunately, some moms have to work. Despite this fact, they remain committed to breast feeding and, consequently, must use a breast pump. That milk is delivered via a baby bottle when Mom is as work. I purchased baby bottles recommended by a book known for its up to date promotion of whole organic foods, breastfeeding, etc. That same book now warns against those bottles due to BPA.
I think that this is just another reason to breast feed.
With all the problems with formula and now bottles it is safer to just breast feed. To many moms take the easy way out and start on the bottle and not even thing about the risks. I am not saying anything to the mothers who are unable. I can understand that things happen and you just cant. We all need to open our eyes to the hidden dangers out there and make our voices heard. Read every label and if we are not sure about something don't get it.
It is a horrible concern for
It is a horrible concern for these poor babies. If we would all follow nature's path and feed our babies human milk from the breast we wouldn't have this problem! Just another way the artificial feeding of babies can be harmful!!
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