mehaktrivedi
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Plastic is everywhere from toys to cutlery. The chemical compound (BPA) found in plastics has proved to have many negative effects like developmental issues, heart diseases, liver problems etc. And hence have to be avoided. FDA have also banned BPA in baby bottles and sippy cups but it still it still exists in other products here are some steps you can take to limit the BPA exposure to your child.
Go for wooden toys and natural teethers: These are things which eventually land up in your child’s mouth so opting for wooden toys and naturals teethers would limit their exposure towards BPA. Also, other chemicals in plastic can also be avoided.
Check the packaging: Almost every plastic container has a number at the bottom of the container or bottle. If that number is 1,2,4 or 5 it contains little BPA or no BPA at all. Choosing such plastic is a better option.
Avoid Plastic containers: If it is possible the use of plastic containers should be typically avoided. For storage of baby’s foods like cereals or ready to make porridges it is better to use a Glass or ceramic containers.
Say NO to plastic cutlery: They might be convenient and easy to use but cutlery has contact with the food and if the food is extremely hot it is possible that BPA content in the plastic can get mixed up with the food.
Baby foods without BPA: Nowadays many baby food brands like Happa, Ella’s kitchen, Hipp organic have packaging that is BPA free the pouches as well as the cap. So going for these baby food brands is a better.
Go for wooden toys and natural teethers: These are things which eventually land up in your child’s mouth so opting for wooden toys and naturals teethers would limit their exposure towards BPA. Also, other chemicals in plastic can also be avoided.
Check the packaging: Almost every plastic container has a number at the bottom of the container or bottle. If that number is 1,2,4 or 5 it contains little BPA or no BPA at all. Choosing such plastic is a better option.
Avoid Plastic containers: If it is possible the use of plastic containers should be typically avoided. For storage of baby’s foods like cereals or ready to make porridges it is better to use a Glass or ceramic containers.
Say NO to plastic cutlery: They might be convenient and easy to use but cutlery has contact with the food and if the food is extremely hot it is possible that BPA content in the plastic can get mixed up with the food.
Baby foods without BPA: Nowadays many baby food brands like Happa, Ella’s kitchen, Hipp organic have packaging that is BPA free the pouches as well as the cap. So going for these baby food brands is a better.
