An officemate asked me today about shopping online and in the process I learned about something important – not particularly to me but to parents of little babies. Apparently, there’s a baby bottle ban going on in some parts of America, Canada,and other countries. This is because of the ongoing debate about the risk of bisphenol A (BPA) – a chemical used in the manufacturing of baby bottles and baby formula containers. According to reports, “animal studies have linked BPA with breast, prostate and reproductive system abnormalities and some cancers, but experts disagree on whether it poses health risks for humans.” [AP].
I’m sure a lot of parents would want to be on the safe side and buy BPA-free baby bottles. I heard that those are quite expensive, though. If you can afford it, it could be a good gift these coming holidays for your mommy friends, as my officemate was planning. I’m actually thinking along the lines of musical toys or mobiles because I’ve got a list of friends who recently gave birth.