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BPA ban in Europe from 2011
By Kimberley Smith on 26/11/2010 13:35:23
EU bans BPA from babies’ bottles after health fears
The EU has announced a ban on the use of Bisphenol-A (BPA) in plastic baby bottles over fears the chemical could affect the health of babies and young children.The ban will come into effect in June 2011 but some big brands that make baby bottles
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BPA in food containers threatens sperm counts
By Kimberley Smith on 05/08/2010 14:25:43
Even low levels of BPA in water bottles and baked bean cans may be harmful to sperm health and fertility
Bisphenol A (BPA), a chemical found in plastics, has been further linked to decreasing sperm counts in a new study from the US. Researchers found that men with high levels of BPA were more likely to have lower sperm counts. They also estimated
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Mums urged to check bottle packaging carefully to avoid BPA
By Clio FitzHerbert on 06/04/2010 15:40:20
Shop with caution to avoid the controversial chemical
, or BPA, which is added to plastics to make them tougher, has been banned in Canada and some US states, after studies linked the chemical to health problems in lab animals. The US Food and Drugs Administration (FDA) has expressed concern about its impact
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Plastic baby feeding bottle safety
By Debra Stottor on 26/09/2008 01:24:33
Bisphenol-A is an ingredient in many plastic bottles including feeding bottles, but is it safe for your baby or not?
Bisphenol-A: the debate continues…What is BPA (bisphenol-A)?It’s a controversy that’s been raging for years, and yet again there’s been more conflicting news about bisphenol-A (BPA), a chemical that is present in many baby bottles. It’s also present
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Book review: How to have a baby on ebay
By Monica Stylli on 12/02/2008 17:10:44
A great guide on how to save money when buying all those pregnancy and baby essentials.
How to have a baby on ebayBy Wiz WhartonConcise, well-laid out with example images and glossaryNo section on secondhand product safetyFeatures: Buyer's guides to key product areas (buggies, car seats, etc), step-by-step guide to getting the most out of eBayPrice: £12.99 (currentl...
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Toxic baby bottles?
By Monica Stylli on 10/09/2007 01:04:13
Lab tests prove that bottles containing the chemical Bisphenol-A can cause harm to babies and young children.
weight, children are far more susceptible to adverse affects from chemical exposures than adults, even at very low doses, with children under the age of three being the most vulnerable.Bisphenol-A, also known as BPA, is used in the making of poly
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MAM Silk Bottles and Dummies
By Sarah Lawson on 16/01/2009 01:28:34
Get the soft-as-skin experience with feeding bottle and soother teats in the MAM Silk range
is BPA-free which means they are free from the chemicals some studies suggest may be harmful in regular plastic bottles.The MAM soothers (dummies) also now feature this silky teat which, because of its texture, tends not to fall out of your baby's mouth
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Harmful chemicals found in nearly all pregnant women
By Kimberley Smith on 14/01/2011 12:51:24
Chemicals, including some banned for decades, have been found in the bodies of 99% of pregnant women in the US
.The study checked for traces of 163 chemicals in the women’s blood and urine. They discovered that almost 100% had traces of one or more of these chemicals. Some of the contaminants including mercury and BPA are able to cross the placenta, raising concerns
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Advertorial: Born Free
By Born Free on 08/12/2009 17:00:26
Protect your little one as he grows with Born Free products
that are 100% free from Bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates and PVC.The BPA storyYou may be aware of concerns about Bisphenol-A, also known as BPA. It's a chemical that's widely used in plastic manufacture and is commonly found in food and drink containers, including
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Advertorial: Born Free
By Born Free on 08/12/2009 17:00:26
Protect your little one as he grows with Born Free products
that are 100% free from Bisphenol-A (BPA), phthalates and PVC.The BPA storyYou may be aware of concerns about Bisphenol-A, also known as BPA. It's a chemical that's widely used in plastic manufacture and is commonly found in food and drink containers, including
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