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The Z Report: Reviews of plastic bottles

August 9, 2007 by Alicia  
Filed under Safer Baby Bottles

Read a real Mom’s search for safe baby bottles and sippy cups. The Z Report: Bisphenol-A in Polycarbonate Baby Bottles, and Safe Alternatives, From Major Brands to Startup showcases Jennifer McNichol’s intelligent research into the world of plastic baby bottles.

The Bisphenol-A Debate – Truly Toxic or Money Making Ploy?

August 9, 2007 by Alicia  
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The Bisphenol-A Debate – Truly Toxic or Money Making Ploy?
By Alicia Voorhies
Bisphenol-A (BPA) has come under scrutiny concerning its potentially harmful effects on babies and young children related to its hormone-disrupting properties. Bisphenol-A is actually an artificial estrogen, but it is bonded together in a chain of molecules to create the plastic called polycarbonate. Most [...]

ABC World News Report: Chemical Threat in Plastics?

August 6, 2007 by Alicia  
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On August 5, 2007 ABC World News reported, “Experts fear Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical in everyday plastics, could harm people.”
High level hearings will be held on August 6, 2007 to discuss the chemical’s effects, especially on developing babies.
ABC News interviewed Fred vom Saal, a developmental biologist at the University of Missouri, for the segment. [...]

Are baby bottles with Bisphenol A unsafe?

August 6, 2007 by Alicia  
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The Chicago Tribune recently ran an article asking the million dollar question, “Can BPA hurt the development of a human fetus or a baby? Or are products like Born Free bottles a clever marketing gimmick designed to play on our fears?”
The author gives a great overview of who is asking the big question and what [...]

Born Free Bisphenol-A Free Baby Bottles

August 5, 2007 by Alicia  
Filed under Safer Baby Bottles

 
Why take a chance with your Baby’s health?
Scientific studies show that even very low levels of Bisphenol-A (BPA) can be harmful to babies.
Born Free Baby Bottles and Sippy Cups are made from a safer alternative plastic called Polyamide (PA) that is free of BPA.
The Born Free company also donates a portion of their profit to [...]