Search Results for: BPA

ZapRoot: BPA Declared Baby Safe, Thanks FDA!

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/7Y6_7XHPUzs&hl=en&fs=1] This week from our friends at ZapRoot: The FDA needs to have their heads examined. We respond to the numerous Chinese comments. Explore the world through Google Earth's Environment section. This week's show … [Read more...]

FDA: BPA is A-OK

At a scientific hearing held Tuesday, the FDA maintained the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in hard plastics is safe, but advised on ways to limit exposure. If it is safe, why limit exposure? As reported by the Associated Press, "Right now, our tentative conclusion is that it's … [Read more...]

Medela Expands its BPA Free Line of Products

Most new moms don't need an introduction to Medela. When you're registering for your baby shower Medela is the brand that pops out at you. The breast pumps, though intimidating, are widely recommended and touted as "best" by doulas and lactation consultants. Up until now … [Read more...]

BPA and Phthalate Free, Non Toxic Pacifiers

With recent concern over the BPA contained in baby products; there have been many questions on parents mind on what products to get and what to avoid. Especially on products that will go into your babie's mouth such as a pacifier. Pacifiers or dummies as known in other parts … [Read more...]

10 Ways To Avoid Toxic Plastic – BPA, Synthetic Estrogens and Your Child

Last week I wrote about a study that revealed interesting clues that may help us to understand why synthetic estrogens, including Bisphenol-A (BPA), found in many widely-used plastics, have a detrimental effect on a developing fetus. BPA has been in the news recently; a New York … [Read more...]