What BPA-Free Bottles Are Really Free Of BPA?
Our real recent post on the findings that some plastic bottles labeled as BPA-Free were actually tested to contain low levels to very high levels of BPA continues with this post.
Here we give more clarity to the tests, because as the time of our last post the information as to which bottles were actually safe was NOT being released to parents!
Happily, we now have this information and can let you know (and please forward this on to those you love) which companies are safe, which aren’t.
Medela Is NOT A BPA-Free Plastic Bottle
It really breaks my heart to think that I had thought I had chosen a safe bottle for my baby a while back. I was a breastfeeding mom, almost 100% from the breast, but there were the occasional bottle feeds from dad.
I would pump my milk into my Medela containers and store them there in the fridge or freezer. This was 3 years ago.
Now I am waken up to the cold fact that MEDELA has been found to have BPA in their bottles marketed as BPA-Free. Crazy and very disheartening because BPA is a proven hormone disruptor, very dangerous for our babies and children.
Other BPA-Free Companies Wrongly Marketing Their Bottles Safe
According to Sarah Schmidt in her article from Leader-Post, these are the other companies that are WRONGLY marketing their plastic bottles as BPA-Free:
- Gerber
- Dr. Brown’s Natural Flow Bottle
- Whittlestone
- Nuby
- A house brand from a dollar store in Canada
Baby Bottles That Are Truly BPA-Free
No need to sweat if your bottles are from these companies:
Baby bottles from these companies have proven to show NO traces of BPA! Good news. But, this does leave a conscious mom thinking that from now on, lets stick to the safe side and opt out of choosing plastic product whenever possible.
Although this report only states that the findings were in baby BOTTLES, we would NOT recommend or trust any products from these companies again.
There’s the updated BPA bottle info, you make your safest decision.
Glass Baby Bottles
As a safe alternative to plastic, try WeeGo Glass Bottles by BabyLife!
WeeGo Glass Bottles are covered with a modern sleeve that will help protect the bottle from breakage and also prevent bumping into other articles in your diaper bag.
The sleeve is free of plastics and is 100% non-toxic. The bottle and the sleeve can be boiled or put in the dishwasher together. The silicone nipple should be hand-washed and is also latex-free and non-toxic.
The plastic ring, plug and cap contain no polycarbonates and are food grade, FDA approved and recyclable.
Available online at BabyEarth.com for $17.99 (9 oz bottle).
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August 10th, 2009 at 05:06
This report completely infuriates me as I have been using Medela products for pumping, storing and feeding. I will be contacting Medela and letting them know how I feel and that I am no longer purchasing or using their products. Than you for alerting us once agan to the deception of companies who really don’t have our best interests at heart.
August 10th, 2009 at 06:44
Did these companies know this? This is absolutely terrible & they should be held accountable, how can something be sold as BPA Free and have it? We use glass born free bottles & born free sippys along with stainless sippys, but I did have 1 nuby, will now stick with Born Free exclusively & will definitely spread the word!! Shame on them!
August 10th, 2009 at 07:14
I use medela as well and am now wondering if I need a new pump, storage bags, etc. Luckily I pump very little.
August 10th, 2009 at 07:26
I also have been using Medela products for pumping and was comfortable doing so because the bottles were advertised as BPA-free. I also have used Playtex drop-ins, which are not listed in either the yes or no column. We use plastic plates, bowls and cups, and now I have to wonder how safe any plastic is.
August 10th, 2009 at 11:31
Thank you for this information! I have updated my registry for Born Free bottles and nipples. Still unsure about the Medela steam bags, etc. It’s so unsettling…but I am so relieved to get this info from Safbaby!!!! Thank you!
August 10th, 2009 at 12:58
I’ve been trying to find the detailed info on this study. Thanks for publishing it and the links. I’ve been using Dr. Brown for nearly a year and I’m furious as they have the highest %s! What can we do to the companies that stated BPA Free on packaging?
August 12th, 2009 at 06:49
This makes me so angry. I have a 6-week old daughter that I just started pumping for 3 days ago with medela products. The hospital gave me the pump, and the packaging says the product is bpa-free, so I figured it would be safe. I use the manual pump and plastic storage bottles, and I also bought the storage bags but have yet to use them. I’m wondering if I should get a whole new set of breastfeeding gear. I’m guessing if their bottles contain bpa, then the rest of their products do, too. What are parents to do? Look for glass breastpumps? Seriously, this is sad.
August 26th, 2009 at 12:47
What test was done to determine that Medela products actually do contain BPA? Medela assures consumers otherwise. http://www.medelabreastfeedingus.com/site-notice Who’s telling the truth?
September 2nd, 2009 at 12:41
We got this email from Medela’s PR Firm:
Hello,
I’m writing from Medela’s PR firm. We read your post last week on the Health Canada study and Medela wanted to share a little more detail on the issue:
Medela is committed to safety.
All Medela products that come into contact with breastmilk are manufactured with BPA-free materials.
We are looking into the recent Health Canada report. Health Canada sent Medela the following statement: “the Department has no concerns with respect to the safety of baby bottles made from non-polycarbonate plastic or bottle liners.”
Independent health experts have also confirmed that at these reported miniscule trace amounts there would be no health risk associated with exposure.
Thank you for your time!
January 14th, 2010 at 13:29
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