bpa free

"BPA-free" is a term used to designate products made without the use of the chemical Bisphenol-A, an endocrine disruptor that has been linked to human health problems in a number of studies, with cancers, infertility, diabetes, and obesity as particular areas of concern.

The substance has been banned in Canada and extensively debated in the U.S., both by the scientific community, which is largely in favor of its phaseout, and between consumer advocates and industry lobbyists. In the meantime, many companies have begun labeling products as "BPA-free" to indicate that the company believes the product does not contain any Bisphenol-A, and some stores, including Toys "R" Us and Wal-Mart, have pledged to stop selling children's feeding products containing BPA in their stores.

A number of online shops now sell what they believe to be exclusively BPA-free items, although no U.S. laws require companies to disclose this information or provide proof of claims made. Interested consumers can find resources online that include an independent consumer database that tracks the presence of Bisphenol-A in children's products, as well as blogs written by mothers who review safe baby products.

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• SproutBaby: Eco-Friendly Products for Babies & Families

  
  Triple Pundit — Authority: 645
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• BPA Re-evaluated

  
  NEWS ANCHOR MOM: child health, child safety, toxic toys, autism, etc. for busy moms — Authority: 124
  Many plastic baby bottles, utensils, plates, etc. are now Bisphenol A free after studies in animals showed the chemical in plastic may cause developmental delays in kids, among other things. Now a new study shows the chemical is causing erectile dysfunction in men who work in these plastic factories. The FDA is ...
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• Stocking Stuffers for Baby: Natural Teething Products

  
  Green Baby Guide — Authority: 422
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• 5* Review: Everyday Juns Waste Free Lunch Kit

  
  BASIL & SPICE — Authority: 136
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• The Wean Machine Baby Food Maker – Just Fill, Squeeze and Feed! BPA and Phalates Free

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 140
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• 44 oz. BPA Free Geyser Collection From Glass America

  
  Ecopreneurist — Authority: 406
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• BPA’s Invade Your Food

  
  Fit Tip Daily — Authority: 125
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• Give a Useful Gift with Green to Grow Welcome Home Set

  
  Daily Greenz, the Blog from Greenzer.com — Authority: 124
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• Best, Natural, and affordable items for Baby from Born Free

  
  Mommy Reviewed — Authority: 123
  This product was received for review consideration.As readers of this blog know, Im all for products that are safe for our children, especially BPA-free products. And I really like Born Free, the newest baby product company on the market that has a great line of all-natural baby products! BornFree has developed a ...
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• Choosing an Eco-friendly Crib: Affordable Green Options

  
  Green Baby Guide — Authority: 422
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• BPA Found In Canned Foods

  
  TakePart Social Action Network — Authority: 607
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• 15 Quick Facts About BPA [Chemical Thingy in Bottles & Cans]

  
  Fooducate — Authority: 530
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• Transitioning to From Purees to Solid

  
  Weelicious - Fast, Easy & Fresh Homemade Home Made Baby Food Babyfood Recipes, Toddler Food and recipes for the entire family! — Authority: 421
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• Laptop Bento Lunch Box for Eco Trends Tuesday

  
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• BPA: It’s Not Just in Water Bottles

  
  Blue Ridge Outdoors - Outdoor Sports and News — Authority: 132
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• Think Baby - For Babies And Beyond (P.S. Its a Giveaway!!)

  
  Mindful Momma — Authority: 414
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• Useless Products That You’ll Actually Love to Use! Use Less, Give More!

  
  Greener Choices for Stuff You Use Everyday! — Authority: 140
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• Illuminate your childs artwork with the CreaLamp by Minui

  
  Bambino Goodies — Authority: 135
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• All About Baby: Evenflo

  
  Rockin Mama — Authority: 549
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• DIY: Clean Water Filter.

  
  Nerdlike.com — Authority: 437
  With BPA this, and mercury that, everyone is scared sh*tless when it comes to what is safe to drink.  Well, Tony Flynn with the World Vision charity and Potters for Peace must have been tired of listening to people go crazy over it, and has formulated a way for anyone to drink clean water anywhere, filtering it with ...
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