Given the recent attention the news has given to toxic Bisphenol-A (BPA) found in baby bottles, sippy cups and infant formula packaging, it’s important to recognize the safest choices if you are unable to or choose not to breast feed your baby. Environmental Working Group (EWG) is an organization dedicated to protecting public health and environment by providing public information about potentially toxic products. On their website, EWG provides a Guide to Infant Formula for parents to use when determining which formula to buy for their infants. You can reduce your baby’s exposure to BPA by choosing powdered formula over liquid, formula stored in glass bottles or surprisingly, if you choose liquid formula, grab the plastic container over the metal as the metal is lined with BPA containing plastic. According to EWG, the best brand choices are Nestle, Enfamil and Similac Powdered Formula. As far as bottles and sippy cups go, please see my other post on Polycarbonate Plastics or view the Environmental Working Group – Guide to Infant Formula.
Please keep in mind, however, that experts agree that “breast is best”. In those situations where breastfeeding is not an option, the second best is to avoid BPA containing products altogether.
Bisphenol-A (BPA) Found in Infant Formula Cans!
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