BPA And Bottles

the leaching only occurs when you heat formula in the bottles. I used room temp formula so I was not worried about the leaching.

I used the "Born Free" bottles for that reason, and I believe someone else posted a link to more brands- I think there are currently only a few makers of non-BPA bottles. They do leach at room temperature- but only in very minute amounts. Adding heated liquids to polycarbonate (#7?) bottles can cause up to 50x more to leach!

Unfortunately, there just hasn't been much research on this chemical in humans, exposed to small amounts over a long period of time. Most of the research has been performed by the industries which use this chemical, and most of their findings have (not surprisingly) found that it is not harmful in small amounts. That being said, studies sponsored by organizations with no ties to the industry have found problems, or can't rule out problems even at very small, chronic doses. In animal studies where they are exposed to larger amounts, there are dangers to the reproductive organs and other systems.

The link below lists BPA-free bottle products, sippy cups, liquid storage and food storage products, as well as additional information and links: http://safemama.com/2007/11/22/bpa-free-bottle-and-sippy-....
I found it very helpful.
Good luck,
J.

I know there is a brand of bottles called "Born Free" that are BPA free and come in glass or plastic.
Another option I've seen is a Kleen Kanteen bottle. It is made of aluminum I believe and you can get it with a regular bottle nipple and then later get a sippy top or sport bottle top for it.
From what I've read, most baby bottle manufacturers say that their bottles don't contain BPA or at least enough to worry about, but I understand you're concern. It's a scary thing to think that the very thing that gives your baby nutrition may be harming him.

I love the Playtex nurser with drop ins. They work fine for formula or breastmilk. (I used the Avent plastic ones with my oldest, which are also on the BPA list of ones not to use). They are also great in that there's less mess and less air gets into your baby (if you have a gassy one to begin with...) because you squeeze out the extra air before it goes in the babies mouth. You do have many options. Good luck.

fyi - I just bought dr. browns bpa free bottles at babies r us for $4.99 for my 2 month old.

If you go to babiesrus.com, they have a BPA section under feeding that you can click on and it has a wide selection of bottles and feeding supplies you can choose from. If you want opinions on other moms' experiences, you can read their reviews if you click on the item and read reviews. Hope this helps. Also go to safemama.com for current articles on BPA.