The latest revelation in a long list of revelations about products we use daily is the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in food and beverage containers – including baby bottles. When this chemical found in plastic is exposed to heat (as in baby bottles), researchers have found that it may lead to obesity, diabetes and developmental problems.

BPA is used to make the plastic in 95 percent of baby bottles now on the market.

Researchers are waffling about how much BPA is too much and if any at all is acceptable in children’s systems. I think we can count on the fact that our best interests will NOT be protected by their research and erring on the side of caution is probably the most prudent course of action.

BPA-free bottles are available, as are glass bottles.