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Minnesota recently became the first state to ban BPA, bisphenol-A, from all products gear for children age 3 and under becoming effective January 1, 2010. A couple of cities have banned BPA, and Minnesota's decision has paved the way for other states to ban the dangerous chemical that mimics estrogen and can harm young children.
Many manufacturers of children's' products and retailers have stopped selling products with BPA in them, including Walmart. My favorite place to learn about BPA and harmful chemicals in children's products is The Soft Landing blog and The Soft Landing store. Alicia Voorhies does all the research for concerned parents. In an attempt to have safe products for her children and nephews, The Soft Landing turned into a family business finding and selling PBA, phalate and lead-free products for children.
Finding products that are safe for our children to have food served to them or to put in their mouths without chemicals leaching into their bodies is becoming easier all the time. In fact, some of the products are fun and innovative. There is a safe product for every budget.
Glass baby bottles with silicone protection to prevent slipping and breaking are adorable. Safe teething toys and pacifiers also come in fun shapes and colors. Wooden toys are also making a comeback. There are also many choices for adults to make a switch to safer products for themselves. It is easy to make the safer choice.
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