95% of baby bottles are produced from polycarbonate. 

Polycarbonate is made from the chemical Bisphenol A which is known to disrupt the hormone system.  The toxic chemical Bisphenol A, leaches from bottles when heated and has been detected in many branded baby bottles too. Scientists, physicians and public health professionals suspect that the existing scientific evidence on BPA indicates a real risk to human health and immediate protection against infants and children should be taken. Countries like Canada banned the chemical overnight and in the USA, Babies R Us removed ALL baby products containing BPA, from the sale counters in Jan 2009.

What is BPA?

Bisphenol A (BPA) is a synthetic chemical compound used in a wide range of consumer products and is classed as a hormone disruptor.

Who is exposed to Bisphenol A?

Everyone. Bisphenol A is found in many everyday products including food cans, plastic water containers and baby bottles. A study in the US found that 95% of the people tested had been exposed to BPA.

Why is it a concern?

Bisphenol A is a hormone disruptor. Studies have linked low-dose BPA exposure with such effects as: prostate cancer, type- II diabetes, sexual maturation, infertility, obesity. Infants are particularly vulnerable.

Where is it used?

BPA is primarily used to make plastic food and beverage containers, polycarbonate feeding bottles, plastic food wrap and metal cans.

What are alternatives to Bisphenol A?

Plastics such as Polypropylene, Glass or Silicone do not contain Bisphenol A.  Nuby offers a wide range of feeding products that are BPA free.  Visit www.nuby.com for more details.

Who is most at risk?

Foetuses, infants and children around puberty are at maximum risk. Foetuses are especially sensitive groups as their immature detoxification systems make them more vulnerable and they are at a delicate stage of development.