Bisphenol-A (BPA) is an ingredient in certain plastics that may mimic estrogen and could potentially have harmful effects in humans. It is used extensively in many baby bottles and sippy cups. The jury is still out as to whether bisphenol-A (BPA) is a significant threat in real-life usage, but another report out last week raises questions. As reported
here by WebMD, heating the plastic speeds the release of BPA into liquids. Thus, heating milk or formula in a plastic bottle may be more of a threat compared to cold liquids.
We at Forest Lane Pediatrics have not seen enough data to universally recommend switching to BPA-free products, but this dad just ordered a few to try from Born Free and Sassy MAM. I welcome feedback from my dear readers.
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