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Dear Dr.MOZ,

I recently learned of the dangers of BPAs (bisphenol-A, plastic softener used in baby bottles) while looking for baby bottles to add to our baby registry. The more I research BPA the more freaked out I get! Do you have any shopping tips or brand recommendations for new parents avoiding BPAs?

Thanks!
Mommy VA

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Hi Mommy VA,

Thanks for the great question. The easiest way to avoid BPAs in baby bottles is to avoid plastics altogether. There are many modern glass bottles (and

accessories) on the market that don’t contain harmful plastics, so here are a few to help steer you in the right direction:

• NurturePure: Non-toxic glass baby bottles with food-grade (latex-free) silicone nipples and found at the NurturePure website.
• BornFree Vented Glass Bottles: Features air vent and each bottle comes with nipple and cover. Found at the BornFree website and major retailers including CVS, Babies “r” US, and Whole Foods.
• Wee Go Bottle: These innovative glass bottles by Babylife feature a modern plastic-free and non-toxic sleeve. The ring/cap/plug is free of polycarbonates, and the entire bottle and sleeve can be boiled or put in the dishwasher together. Found at the BabyLife website.
• Dishwasher Baby Bottle Holder: Having trouble cleaning your baby bottles in the dishwasher? These nifty baby bottle holders snap right to your dish rack to keep bottles (and sippy cups) in place so they’ll wash and dry correctly. Find them at One Step Ahead today.

Remember to look for non-toxic accessories like latex-free nipples when choosing your bottles, because many children are allergic to latex. For additional information, I recommend the “Z Report” by Jeremiah and the Z Recommends crew. It includes a fantastic list of “brands to avoid” and other BPA-related resources designed to help parents weed out the companies that still manufacture baby/toddler products using polycarbonates.

Have fun and stay healthy,

Dr.MOZ