Medically reviewed to ensure accuracy.
Brown’sallege that their companies misled consumers by marketing polypropylene bottles and cups as “BPA-free.”
“We ensure this by full compliance with all applicable safety requirements globally and locally.”
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Ultimately, “the results of exposure are unclear,” Alan says.
Other popular bottles use different materials.
“There isn’t enough research to determine if certain brands shed more microplastics than others.”
Does this mean you should worry about all plastic bottles?
you’re free to read more about this below, but the short answer is no.
“Animal studies are not always predictive of what happens in humans,” Alan says.
Ultimately, she says, more research is needed.
At this point, experts say it’s hard to measure the real risk of microplastic exposure in babies.
“I don’t think we fully understand the effects of microplastics over a lifetime,” Alan says.
So what types of bottles should you use?
Remember to keep this all in perspective.
“It’s a hassle, but it could work,” she says.
And remember,your child’s doctoris always there to help.
