Posted by Jacques on Jul 11, 2008 in Parenting, You and your baby | Comments Off on BPA Plastic concerns
If you have concerns about bisphenol-a in plastics you should read this to know what this is and to take action.
it is a chemical used to harden plastics and can be identified at the bottom of bottles in a triangular stamp with a 7 inside. BPA is widely used to make plastic hard, clear and almost unbreakable, plastic called polycarbonate (Any of a class of thermoplastics characterized by high-impact strength, light weight, and flexibility, and used as shatter-resistant substitutes for glass).
A recent study by United States National Toxicology showed that the health effects of chemicals raised concerns about the potential effects on neural and behavioral effects of BPA on humans, but especially on fetuses, babies and young children. The study also concluded that when heating products containing BPA in microwaves will breakdown chemicals faster at higher temperatures.
Consumers and parents need to be vigilant and wise. Protect yourself and your family, and avoid BPA for infants or young children, use alternatives like glass bottles, disposable bottles or products that says BPA-free.
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