So many parents are excited about the growing list of BPA-free product choices, but many have begun to question exactly what type of plastic is being used in place of polycarbonate. I share that concern, especially when a newer plastic is used as a substitute. The most common plastic being used in newly redesigned BPA-free [...]
The Milwaukee Journal Sentinel reported yesterday that leaders from the House of Representatives and the Senate announced legislation to establish a federal ban on bisphenol-a in all food and beverage containers intended for use with children under 3 years old. The move came on the heels of two other major announcements: The six largest baby [...]
UPDATED 2/3/09 Concern about the harmful affects of bisphenol-a (BPA) in polycarbonate plastic baby feeding gear is spreading quickly. Unfortunately, BPA is also commonly found in epoxy resins used for protective linings in canned food, ready-to-feed infant formula and metal lids of baby food jars. A recent study published in Environmental Health Perspectives found such [...]
