Giving baby breast milk (ASI) milk or formula milk to the baby by using a bottle is a common thing to do. However, the baby bottles used must meet safe criteria.
To make baby bottles hard, clear and not easily broken, a chemical called bisphenol A (BPA) is usually used. However, after researching, this material turned out to be potentially harmful to health. Even since 2012, the US Food and Drug Administration has begun banning the use of the chemical bisphenol A (BPA) in plastic baby bottles.
Danger of CPA
Some studies link the use of BPA with an increased risk of health problems, such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, fertility problems, metabolic disorders, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), early puberty, and hormonal disorders in the body. However, these impacts have only been monitored in animal studies. Until now, it has not been known exactly how the impact of BPA on human health. To note, the use of BPA in plastic packaging is not only for baby bottles. Some baby and children's equipment, such as drinking cups, lunch boxes, and toys, may also contain BPA. BPA chemicals can enter the body through milk or other drinks given through baby bottles. The amount of BPA mixed depends on the type of baby bottle used and the temperature at which the bottle is sterilized.Tips for Buying and Caring for Baby Bottles
When choosing baby bottles, you should not only pay attention to expensive or low prices, but also pay attention to the packaging labels printed on the bottle. Here are some tips for you to buy and care for baby bottles:- Buy a plastic baby bottle that is BPA-free or BPA-free. Glass bottles can be an alternative. But be careful, glass bottles can crack or crack in temperatures too high, and the pieces can get into baby milk.
- Get to know the numbering code that is under the baby bottle packaging. Safe bottles or containers are number 2 from high-density polyethylene (HDPE), number 4 from low-density polyethylene (LDPE), and number 5 from polypropylene (PP). Generally the logo found on the milk bottle is logo number 2. Routinely clean baby milk bottles properly, according to doctor's instructions.
- Immediately replace baby bottles that look scratched or change color, because of the possibility of releasing chemicals into milk bottles.
- To warm a baby bottle, it is recommended to be placed in a basin of warm water. It is not recommended to heat a baby bottle with microwawe because it can cause the release of chemicals present in the bottle.
- Also pay attention to baby bottle washing soap. It is recommended to choose washing soap that is made from soft and safe, and avoid detergents that are irritating.
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