Many parents are beginning to worry about the dangers of using plastic baby bottles. The media has reported many stories regarding the harmful side effects of using plastic baby bottles to feed your baby. The concerns are mostly regarding the potential toxicity of Bisphenol A (BPA), a petrochemical used to make polycarbonate plastics and resins. It’s commonly found in clear plastic water bottles (recycling code 7), the linings of tin cans and plastic baby bottles.

This petrochemical has been known for many years to act like a synthetic estrogen and has been linked to increasing the probability of developing hormone-related illnesses such as breast and prostate cancer as well diabetes and infertility. The Canadian government has started a major initiative to reduce the exposure to BPA in all consumer products.

In the mean time, what can we do? If you want to reduce your baby’s exposure to BPA, switch to powdered formula from canned formula and switch to glass baby bottles. Many companies such as Thermo Baby offer great alternatives to plastic baby bottles.

Junior Baby has responded to customer concerns and offers a complete line of glass baby bottles. View Thermo Baby glass baby bottles.