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Toxins in plastic bottles - NOT SAFE!

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Jul 25, 2007
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if you have avent bottles, you can use the same nipples with the Gerber GentleFlow bottles. They are available at Walmart, 3 for 11.97. They even say on the box that they're similar to the Avent system. I got some yesterday and the nipples work and the bottles attach to my breast pump with no problem.

There are a number of sites online that talk about the safety of the Gerber Gentleflow. Zrec says that they are safe as well. Unfortunately, BPA free is no where on the box of these bottles...BUT, if you look at them, they are more of a cloudy plastic instead of the clear, hard plastic.

Hope that helps for those who's children like the Avent system!
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Oct 31, 2005
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If someone could clarify if the issue of BPA only apply to hard plastic, correct? Hard plastic as in bottle, as oppose to soft plastic as in plastic liner, drop insert, and nipple.

I've been researching all over and can't exact info relating to the Playtex drop-in. I have a few drop-in insert has the recycling symbol 4, which is good. But we've been using the Playtex standard plastic liner that come in a roll; it doesn't have any recycling label, while the box itself has an imported labeling. Aslo we've been using the brown nipple for the Playtex system, which also have no label.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
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ashio wrote: If someone could clarify if the issue of BPA only apply to hard plastic, correct? Hard plastic as in bottle, as oppose to soft plastic as in plastic liner, drop insert, and nipple.

I've been researching all over and can't exact info relating to the Playtex drop-in. I have a few drop-in insert has the recycling symbol 4, which is good. But we've been using the Playtex standard plastic liner that come in a roll; it doesn't have any recycling label, while the box itself has an imported labeling. Aslo we've been using the brown nipple for the Playtex system, which also have no label.

Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
I think Playtex drop-in bottle in not BPA-free, but the drop-in plastic where the milk will contact is BPA-free.

According to Z Reports, Playtex Premium Nurser (PC) with ployethylene (PET) inserts (drop-ins) is NOT BPA-free. Another page on the same website said it's borderline safe. Same applies to Avent Tempo drop-in.

However, Playtex claimed that they are in fact BPA-free:

"... for parents who want to explore other alternatives to polycarbonate, we offer product choices that are BPA-free:
The Playtex Nurser System with its holder and disposable liners was originally developed in 1948 and has been trusted by generations of moms. The system uses disposable liners made of polyethylene- in both Drop Ins liners and rolled liners. So, the only contact between baby and the food is through the nipple and the liners, which are both BPA- free."
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Mar 12, 2006
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ayeung wrote: I like the look and design of many Nuby's product (esp the no spill straw cup that has BPA) but I'm also concerned with their inconsistent labeling and response from customer service regarding BPA content.
You have to check the packages. I noticed not all of the packaging on the Nuby ones said they were BPA free, even though the bottles looked the same as ones that were. Just need to read the packages, and double check and make sure you pick the packages that are BPA free. It might just be a case of old stock and new stocked mixed on the shelf.
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Jan 2, 2008
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Companies are becoming more aware of this issue and trying to resolve it as quickly as possible I imagine. The weird thing about BPA is that it in canned food, where it is also used, it protects you from the aluminum that would actually get into your food if it wasn't there. its supposed to be safe, unless the liquids or management of the containers (microwaving, dishwashing) ruins the protective layering and allows the BPA to become a hazard.
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Feb 11, 2007
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Hybrid88 wrote: http://www.citynews.ca/news/news_16935.aspx

So what are our alternatives? Glass bottles but where am I going to find these?

Update #1
Another news article [Globe & Mail]
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/ ... 0/TPStory/

We just switched away from bottle liners (which were BPA free) to a more environmentally friendly choice - glass bottles.
Found them online, shipped from Canada, http://www.justbabybottles.com
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re:load wrote: do they make stainless steel bottles for babies yet? I know they're gaining popularity with the fit crowds (yoga buffs, etc). Not sure if baby bottles and/or sippies are available yet.
Hah! Just came across a sippy and a list of retailers across the country that sell "the safesippy."

http://www.thesafesippy.com/index.html
http://www.thesafesippy.com/retail_locations.html

Also http://www.kleankanteen.com/index.html

May be available at Moms to be…and More in Toronto.
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re:load wrote: do they make stainless steel bottles for babies yet? I know they're gaining popularity with the fit crowds (yoga buffs, etc). Not sure if baby bottles and/or sippies are available yet.
gorf wrote: Hah! Just came across a sippy and a list of retailers across the country that sell "the safesippy."

http://www.thesafesippy.com/index.html
http://www.thesafesippy.com/retail_locations.html

Also http://www.kleankanteen.com/index.html

May be available at Moms to be

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