Recently I read in the news that plastic leaches into the water from water bottles, and is carcinogenic. Due to this concern, I’m thinking at safer solutions to carry water. We use water bottles in a lot of places:

kids carry water to school
keep bottles in the car
keep bottles in the bedrooms
Is it possible to buy stainless steel bottles at a reasonable price ? Where to buy ?

Are some plastics safer than others ? If so, how to identify such plastics and where to buy ?

Any other solutions ?

I will say the solution is switch to glass, to be safe. But there are also plastic bottles that are BPA-free available in stores. They are supposed to be safe.

I found this article online:

http://www.ehow.com/how_2183746_choose-bpa-free-baby-bottles.html?ref=fuel&utm_source=yahoo&utm_medium=ssp&utm_campaign=yssp_art

First of all, what in the world is BPA?

BPA is short for Bisphenol-a, a chemical that is actually an artificial estrogen. It is used to create the plastic called polycarbonate. Most major U.S. baby bottle manufacturers use BPA in their production, as well as many food storage containers and toys.

Researchers have shown that even low levels of estrogen-mimicking BPA are harmful to animals and people, especially babies and young children. Many environmental scientists believe that Bisphenol-a may cause adverse health effects, such as cancer, diabetes, obesity and early puberty.

It all seems overwhelming as you stare at the myriad of bottles out there, doesn’t it? Take a deep breath and relax. There are many wonderful resources available to help you find the perfect BPA free bottles.

Start by reviewing the following guides:

1) Smart Plastics Guide at www.healthobservatory.org/library.cfm?refid=77083

2) How to Find Safer Baby Bottle Alternatives at www.squidoo.com/nontoxicbabybottles

3) Safemama’s BPA Free Bottle and Sippy Cup Cheat Sheet at www.safemama.com

Now that you have an idea what your options are, let’s narrow down the list of bottles a little further. Jot down your specific needs:

1) Does your baby prefer a regular neck or wide neck bottle?

2) Does your baby need a vented bottle to help reduce gas and spit up?

3) Are you concerned about the cost and need more affordable BPA free bottles?

You choose the best option..

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