Information regarding BPA products

Below is an extract from The Australian, regarding new information and studies on the use of BPA in products:

A CHEMICAL used in plastic containers and drink cans has been shown to affect the functioning of the intestines, according to a landmark French study.

Researchers from the National Institute of Agronomic Research in Toulouse found the digestive tract of rats react negatively to even low doses of Bisphenol A (BPA).

Published in yesterday’s National Academy Sciences journal, their research, also conducted on human intestine cells, found the chemical lowered the permeability of the intestines and the immune system’s response to digestive inflammation.

BPA is used in the production of polycarbonated plastics and epoxy resins found in baby bottles, plastic containers, the lining of cans used for food and beverages, and in dental sealants.

More than 130 studies over the past decade have linked even low levels of BPA, which can leach from plastics, to serious health problems, breast cancer, obesity and the early onset of puberty, among other disorders.

The French study focuses on the first organ to come in contact with the substance, the intestine.

The researchers orally administered doses of BPA to the rats that were equivalent to about 10 times less than the daily amount considered safe for humans, a statement from the Toulouse institute said.

They saw that BPA reduced the permeability of the intestinal lining through which water and essential minerals enter the body, it said.

They also found that newborn rats exposed to BPA in the uterus and during feeding have a higher risk of developing severe intestinal inflammation in adulthood.

The study “shows the very high sensitivity on the intestine of Bisphenol A and opens news avenues for research” including to define new acceptable thresholds of the substance for humans, the institute said.

In May this year, the six major baby bottle makers in the United States agreed to stop using the chemical.

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Organic Moses Baskets To Keep Your Baby Healthy

Organic Moses baskets to keep your baby healthy

More and more moms are becoming very conscious of the benefits of using “organic” products to protect their babies.

They say that everything eventually comes full circle and it seems that we are finally getting the message and getting back to natural and organic products from food to clothing, bedding, toys etc.

The Seed Organic Cradle and the Pod Bassinet are just two of the new and organic products to be found in today’s market

Moses Basket

Seed Organic Cradle

The Pod

Organic cotton is a term meaning pure cotton which has no added chemicals or lead based dyes and all cotton is IMO certified to international standards.

Organically grown cotton is softer, smells better and is stronger than chemically treated cotton. It is also hypo-allergenic, breathable and provides a safer environment for your baby.

The dyes used are free from heavy metals such as lead.

These simple yet elegant products provide your baby with a comfortable roomy sleeping space until baby can rollover or sit up.

The Baby Moses Basket creates a lovely portable bed for your baby and is great for weekends away or having the baby near where you are in the house. The sides off the basket are breathable, as is the waffle cotton.

These mattress bases have been designed with breather holes which provide great air circulation for your baby and a pocket for the mattress base to slide into, ensuring that the base always stays horizontal to the ground and your baby will not roll.

Latex ‘Breather Hole” Mattress

Latex is a 100% natural organic product derived from the milky sap of the Hevea Brasiliensis (Rubber Tree) . It is hypoallergenic, ant – microbial. (does not grow bacteria or mould) It will contour to the shape of your baby’s body building up no pressure points and is a breathable open cell structure for better air circulation, making it a far superior mattress for your baby. And what’s better is that it’s a naturally derived renewable resource – so it’s a good choice for the future of our environment. Watch the video here

If having a healthy environment for you baby is important to you then why not investigate these fantastic baby cradles.

Until next time.

Caroline

www.bitz4kidz.com.au