Choose BPA-Free Baby Bottles - Choose glass baby bottles over plastic bottles. Glass does not contain any plastic, so it does not have any of the chemicals that are controversial.
Avoid hard plastic baby bottles marked with a 7 or “PC," which may still contain BPA. Buy new plastic baby bottles from American manufacturers that are clearly marked BPA-free and have the numbers 1, 2 or 5 inside a triangle at the bottom of the bottle. Do not use plastic liners for the bottles, as they may leach chemicals.
Choose BPA-Free Baby Bottles
Buy the larger baby bottles even if your baby is a newborn. The smaller bottles are recommended for younger babies, but babies grow quickly. You'll save money with one set of bottles that can be used when your baby is both younger and older.
Choose a silicone nipple over latex because latex has been linked to allergies and cancer-causing components. Younger babies should have nipples with smaller holes so they can suck harder, while older babies need nipples with larger holes. Buy a selection for your baby because infants can be picky.
Sterilize the nipples and bottles in a pan of boiling water rather than the microwave. The microwave may leach harmful chemicals into the bottles.
With so much literature about chemicals and their dangerous effects on children, parents should stay safe when introducing a bottle to their baby. Choose a BPA-free baby bottle, since the chemical bisphenol A may pose serious health threats, including endocrine disorders and cancer, according to "The Washington Post." Since 2006, major retailers and manufacturers no longer use BPA in baby bottles, but you still need to choose bottles that are right for your baby. - by eHow
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