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J.O. asks from West New York, NJ on April 11, 2008

Plastic/ BPA Breast Pump and Bottles

I saw on the today show that there are some plastics when put in the microwave or dishwasher may release toxins. I didn't see the whole segment, but I pump my breast milk, and the pump is plastic as are the bottles. I didn't see a "number" on the bottles, which they suggested looking for on this segment.
Does anyone have more information on this?
I feel like I only have a little bit of info on this.

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Thanks so much for all the info on BPA and plastics.
I will not put bottles in the dishwasher anymore and I'll be sure to look at the other plastics in my house that I use for myself and my hubby.
I use avent isis breast pump and bottles and the website said they are safe...but I'm going to be sure and only hand wash them from now on.
Hopefully this is precautions enough.

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E.F. answers from New York on April 11, 2008

If you use a medela breast pump...go to the website. They say all thier pump accessories are BPA free. I have been using these to store milk as well, and feel completely comfortable with this brand. Born Free, and I believe Playtex now make a BPA free bottle, and have similar sippy cups. You can always use glass, however you cannot store pumped breast milk in glass.
Also, you should not microwave anything in plastic.

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M.K. answers from New York on April 11, 2008

Nuby, Advent and Dr browns all make BPA free bottles and sippy cups, Also glass bottles are good,
And NOT microwaving plastics is always safe.
try heating in a bowl of warm water instead.

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A.J. answers from Albany on April 11, 2008

Mary K is correct.

You do not need to worry about the plastic in your breast pump, those parts are never microwaved or ran through the dishwasher, so they are fine.

If I had to do it all over again I'd probably invest in glass bottles and handwash any plastics.

HTH!
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