Health Update: Baby Bottle Buzz -- Toxic or Not?

New research may have you rethink the way you feed your baby.
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Why Baby Bottles May Be Unsafe

Your baby's bottles may not be as safe as they seem. According to a new report from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, certain types of plastic bottles contain a potentially dangerous chemical called bisphenol A (BPA), which has been linked to a number of health conditions in animals, including early onset of puberty, increased diabetes risk, hyperactivity, and certain cancers. Because of these findings, the Canadian government has banned all baby bottles made with BPA. Freaked out a little? So were we. Because it can be downright scary and confusing to digest these health risks (especially amid conflicting statements from the plastics industry), we tapped expert researchers to understand the real deal. Here, answers to your major concerns:

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idrazek wrote:

I do not get it? are all baby bottles made with BPA? EXCEPT FOR THE GO GREEN?

4/14/2010 04:20:39 PM Report Abuse
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