The chemical Bisphenol A (BPA), widely used in the manufacture of baby bottles and other food and drink containers, has been the subject of fierce debate in recent weeks. The United States has banned its use in the manufacture of baby bottles following growing concerns about the link with heart disease and diabetes. Six American manufacturers made the decision to remove BPA from their bottles ahead of the ban, but will continue selling bottles containing BPA in the UK - prompting anger among campaigners.
Parents are advised not to pour boiling liquid directly into bottles, not to microwave them or use scratched or worn ones - to stop the chemical coming into contact with food.
BPA alternatives are available in the UK and one leading manufacturer, NUK has moved its range of bottles, teats and soothers to be BPA Free. The range consists of: BPA-free 300ml and 150ml plastic bottles; BPA-free 240ml and 120ml glass bottles and BPA-free soothers, teats and breast pumps. "This move to a Bisphenol-A free range builds on our strong brand ethic to ensure that we always offer parents peace of mind when they are choosing their baby feeding brand. NUK also has the only orthodontic teats that are approved by the British Dental Health Association," said a NUK spokesperson.
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