Some Helpful Information

Hi everyone! I just wanted to pass along some information. I recently learned that another study on BPA (Bisphenol A) just came out, and it might alter brain development. Since they don't really know what BPA does to the body, it is probably best to try to avoid it (especially when it comes to babies and children). I learned that anything with a number 7 on it has BPA in it (they know this for a fact). So, I looked in the refrigerator and in the cabinets. I am glad I did! Fruit cups and some jello cups have a 7 on the bottom. Maddie's juice (Nature's Goodness Apple Juice) is labeled with a 7. Squeezable jelly and caramel topping have a 7 on them. Gerber Puffs, Pasta Pick Ups, and juices are labeled with a 7, but according to www.safemama.com, Gerber puts a safe lining in their containers. So, I think Gerber foods are okay. Canned goods contain BPA. Check baby bottles, sippy cups, and plastic containers for the 7 recycling code. They suggest you use fresh or frozen food instead of canned. Also, they suggest using containers other than plastic when heating in the microwave (like glass, ceramic, etc.). Finally, they suggested using powdered infant formula instead of ready-to-feed (unless they are the small glass ready-to-feed bottles). Hope this helps!