FDA Finally Raises Concern Over Use of BPA in Baby Bottles
BPA is used by manufacturers to harden plastics and according to a recent statement by the FDA there are "some concern about the potential effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate glands of fetuses, infants and children." The organization is now preparing itself to research more in this area with other government agencies too willing to test the effect of BPA on humans and animals.
Previously, while the FDA maintained its silence on the issue, many other health committees, independent researchers and epidemiologist found that BPA is present in almost everyone’s blood sample, including fetuses. It can lead to diseases like cancer or sexual dysfunction and most alarming is the way it may affect the development of a fetus or a growing baby.
The chemical usually leaches out of the plastic bottles or containers with each use, especially after heating. Leaching may also increase if the bottle is scratched. A safety measure that can be taken is to not heat formula or other food in plastic containers.
Worldwide many countries have taken strict measure against the use of BPA or products having BPA. Although in the US it seems it will be a few years before BPA use is strictly prohibited or a printed warning label is present on the products, users especially mothers, can carry their own preventive measures, by using less plastic products and opting for baby equipments free of BPA. - Atula, Staff Writer
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