Here's everything you need to know so far (updated April 22):
- Nalgene and Camelbak have released new BPA-free products. [Link] Nalgene is discontinuing its polycarbonate (BPA-containing) bottle.
- The NTP (U.S.) says BPA is dangerous. [Link]
- Canada says BPA is dangerous. [Link]
- Playtex will phase out BPA by the end of the year. Wal-Mart will stop carrying all BPA-containing baby products in Canada and all BPA-containing bottles in the U.S. Toys 'R' Us will phase out bottles with BPA.
- We have an exhaustive consumer report on products that are currently BPA-free and company positions and politics surrounding the issue. [Link]
- We also have a guide for BPA- and phthalate-free bath toys. [Link]
- We did the same thing for teethers. [Link]
- We offer a free mobile text-messaging service (paying only your standard text messaging fees, if any) when you're at the store to identify BPA-free products in your brand of choice. [Link]
- Or visit our Amazon aStore for quick links to buy recommended BPA-free baby bottles, sippy cups, and kids' tableware. [Link]
- Subscribe to Z Recommends for updated news on the BPA issue - we've been following it for over a year now, and frequently scoop the papers. Of course, we also offer independent product reviews, DIY projects, and near-weekly giveaways of great stuff for parents and kids.
3 comments:
I'm just becoming aware of the concerns with BPA. My 15 month old daughter drank from Avent bottles that were warmed in a warmer for 11 months. Since all this news has come out about the dangers of BPA, we've switched to BPA free plastic sippy cups and thermos cups. I'm just wondering if it's too late. Is she doomed to suffer from the effects of BPA contamination?
This is a response to an e-mail I sent to Earth's Best regarding the BPA in the cans of baby formula:
M. Burns,
Thank you for taking the time to contact us. We strive to maintain the highest quality products and appreciate your patronage.
Earth’s Best distributes the following powdered infant formula products:
- Earth's Best Organic™ Infant Formula with Iron
- Earth's Best Organic™ Infant Formula with Iron with DHA
- Earth's Best Organic™ Soy Infant Formula with Iron with DHA & ARA
All of these products are packaged in metal cans. Only the interior of the top end of the cans (the "easy-open" end) is an epoxy-based coating manufactured from BPA. The remainder of the cans (the can body and bottom end) do not contain BPA. All coatings meet the United States Food and Drug Administration requirements for food contact substances.
Earth's Best Infant powdered formulas have been tested by an independent third party. Results were reported as no detectable BPA. At Earth's Best there is nothing more important to us than the safety of your children. We are confident that we are offering only the safest and healthiest products for your family.
Thank you for your continued support. If we can be of further assistance, please feel free to contact us at 1-800-434-4246, Monday through Friday from 7AM - 5PM Mountain Time.
Kristen
Consumer Response Representative
Take a close look at the products on satara-inc.com web site they research every product for baby.
Sally in Madison WI
Post a Comment