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Choosing Safer Products: Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups, and Pacifiers
Choosing Safer Products: Baby Bottles, Sippy Cups, and Pacifiers, a list of products to choose and avoid.
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| Baby bottles | Baby
bottles made of tempered glass or opaque/cloudy plastic, such as:
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Baby
bottles made of transparent, rigid plastic, available in various colors. These are typically made of
polycarbonate, a type of plastic that leaches bisphenol-A (BPA). |
| Sippy cups | Sippy cups
made of stainless steel or opaque/cloudy plastic, such as:
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Sippy
cups made of transparent, rigid plastic, available in various colors). These are typically made of
polycarbonate, a type of plastic that leaches bisphenol-A (BPA). |
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| Nipples | Silicone (clear) nipples. | Rubber/latex (yellow) nipples, which may leach nitrosamines, chemicals linked with cancer. |
| Pacifiers | Pacifiers with silicone (clear) nipples. | Pacifiers with rubber/latex (yellow) nipples. |
Healthy Tip!
- Take care to avoid transparent, rigid plastic containers for storing breast milk. Glass, opaque/cloudy plastic, and storage bags are safest.
Learn more:
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Safe Start for Kids: Plastics 101
