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A commonly used plastic bottles to polycarbonate plastic baby. Studies by the Food and Drug Administration of the United States, Consumers Union and researchers from Nagasaki University in Japan show that when baby bottles made of polycarbonate plastic is heated hormone-disrupting chemical called bisphenol A (BPA), is released. Hormone that seeps into the milk bottle. The same scientists found that the bottles used leached up to double the amount of chemicals as new bottles because the plastic is less stable than in new bottles.

The Bisphenol-AA is an artificial estrogen and investigations have known for years that is harmful to animals and humans, especially during development fetal. Scientists have discovered and presented the dangers of BPA Agency Environmental Protection, which prohibits hasnÂ't always on the market despite the health risks that have been identified. The dangers include decreased sperm production in males, hyperplasia prostate, an overgrowth of prostate tissue, early onset of puberty, chromosome damage in the ovaries of women and a variety of changes in behavior.

Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) is a commonly used plastic for making bottles. Plastic is more toxic to health and the environment. PVC has been linked to IQ deficiencies, learning disabilities, hearing problems, and off reduced attention and other behavioral problems.

In general, such as Tupperware containers and plastic storage which are commonly with polycarbonate plastic or polyvinyl chloride are a dangerous place to store food, therefore use glass containers instead. Leach containers plastic toxic chemicals in products from this store that the food you eat. The dangers further increase when food is heated in these plastic containers, because heat breaks down the plastic and becomes unstable, which increases the release of toxic chemicals in their food. An even more dangerous is heating food in plastic containers in the microwave, which further accelerates the release of toxic chemicals inside the container. So donÂ't do.

Safety concerns behind plastic pacifiers, teethers and nipples

Beware teats for the plastic teethers, and nipples, and you can do with materials containing phthalates. Phthalates is a chemical product used commonly found in nail polish, makeup, soft plastics and more. Because it is soluble in fat which accumulates in fatty tissues humans, where it is stored. It is absorbed through the skin, lungs and swallowed. Have adverse effects on health in the liver, kidneys, lungs and the Reproductive System. It has been associated with early breast development in girls, adverse effects on the development of genitalia among boys, and reduced sperm count in adult males.

Take care, because children receiving high doses of these substances, because they spend most of their time indoors and breathe, metabolize, and ingest faster than adults. In addition, these plastics are found in many household products, cosmetics, vinyl and toys. In addition, foods are contaminated by these chemicals through packaging.

So what MoMA To resolve this problem and protect their babies from exposure to plastic?

* Use glass bottles and silicone nipples. To protect your baby against flying glass when using glass bottle sure that the bottle if it is at all chipped or damaged in any way. Glass bottles can be found on Amazon.com or Babysupermall.com Medela.com.

* When the baby is old enough to hold the bottle, then go to a plastic bottle made with polyethylene or polypropylene recycling # A 1, 2, 4 or 5 in the bottle. Gerber, Evenflo and Rubbermade all these bottles do, it will be easy to find. Stay with the silicone nipples. Sure the bottle and donÂ't nipple cracks where bacteria can live. If they donÂ't buy or trash them.

* DonÂ't Buy bottles that have decorations on the inside of the bottle, because the leaching of baby milk.

* Never babies heat formula or bottle in the microwave! If you use a plastic bottle which are accelerating the leaching of chemicals in milk formula, but also destroys and does not meet the nutritional formula.

* Heat donÂ't plan in the plastic bottle, even when heated in a pan of hot water. Instead of the form of heat in a skillet Teflon non-poor, then in the bottle when it's hot not hot. (Teflon chemical carcinogens emits when heated and is associated with congenital malformations. In 95% of people humans. The dangerous found in Teflon will not be used after 2015.)

* How do you know if the silicone nipples? Nipples are silicone clear, not yellow, Amber plastic. Silicone lasts longer than plastic nipples. Avent Slow Flow Nipple and Dr. Brown's Sampler Pack Standard Silicone Nipples 3-Pack can be found on Amazon.com. When buying, be sure to check the nipple carefully for cracks where bacteria can live. If there are cracks donÂ't buy the nipple. In nipples regular monitoring function that you have already purchased the cracks thrown from they are cracked. Sterilized before each use by washing the teats with warm water or soapy water to put in the dishwasher. It is also the golden rule for the safety of pacifiers, teethers and baby bottles whether plastic or glass.

Congratulations A another toxic problem overcome. Together we can make a difference in our lives for our children and the lives of our future generations. Leta leave the land for children a little better than we found it.

Sarah Marr, TheGreenQueen, writes about green, organic, sustainable, environmentally healthy living. She also gives workshops on easily converting your conventional toxic home to a clean, green, healthy home in Los Angeles, Orange County and San Diego, California along with personal in home consultations. You can find her at http://www.thegreenqueencorner.com

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