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Limiting the Use of BPA Products in Infants

After reading a post on CNN about BPA, I honestly would confirm my own lack of knowledge on BPA free products. I just know to buy BPA free products, I honestly have not research the harm that it poses on infants. But here it is.

According to Facts About PBA.org,

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a key component used to make epoxy resins and polycarbonate plastic, which are used to make consumer goods. Polycarbonate is clear, strong, lightweight, and resistant to heat and shattering. This combination of properties makes polycarbonate plastic ideal for use in eyeglasses, water bottles, CDs, DVDs, cell phones and other electronics, bicycle helmets, automobiles, airplanes and medical equipment.

Likewise, epoxy resin coatings are durable, adhere well to metal, and are chemical resistant. This combination of properties makes them ideal for use as a protective coating on food cans.

However FactsAboutBPA.org still went ahead to deem this safe during the Bush Administration. (read more here)

BPA has been used for over five decades to manufacture strong, durable consumer products. But how harmful is BPA and why should you petition against this material in the near future? The National Toxicology Program, in its own report in 2008 said there is "some concern" for BPA's effects on the brain, behavior and prostate gland, in developing fetuses, infants and children. Other studies have found a possible link to diabetes and cardiovascular disease, but the authors of those studies say it's not clear the problems were actually caused by BPA.

Here is a link to the CNN Article, this is a must read for parents and everyone who uses some type of container/storage for food.