When it comes to the purchasing of baby food storage containers in which parents can then place meals they make for their children. They need to be careful as to which items they purchase; there are some which are made using certain chemicals namely Bisphenol A which can prove very detrimental to their child’s health. So it is vital that they instead purchase ones that are made free from BPA.

In this article we take a look at why it is worth considering investing money in good quality BPA free baby food storage containers.

BPA or Bisphenol A is an organic compound from two phenol functional groups and is an important ingredient in the creation of certain plastics. In fact it is a crucial element in the creation of polycarbonate from which many of the plastic products we use in our daily lives are made.

However, although it has been suspected since the 1930’s that BPA is hazardous to our health concerns over its use in products we buy has only recently been reported in the media. The main reason is that in 2008 several governments produced reports that questioned the safety of this and as a result a few but not all retailers chose to remove products containing BPA from their shelves.

What you need to understand is Bisphenol A is an endocrine disruptor and can copy your body’s own hormones. As a result this can lead to some adverse health effects to a person should they be exposed for any length of time. In fact studies are now showing that during a child’s early years they are considerably more sensitive to the effects that BPA can have on their health.

In one study carried out this year (2009) the research team took urinary samples from several 2 year old children. They found that as these children had been exposed to BPA before birth it seemed to cause some behavioural problems in the children especially girls when they reached the age of 2.

Whilst in another study carried out where parents had chosen to feed their babies formula in a traditional baby bottle rather than one made free of BPA were consuming as much as 13 micrograms of BPA per kilogram of their body weight each day.

So therefore any parents which to avoid the harmful effects from being exposed to BPA should make sure that they don’t use baby food storage containers that are made from them. The quickest way of identifying whether the container you are currently using to store baby food is by looking at the baby. Here you will find a triangle stamped and inside this will be a number. Should the number be a “7” then immediately get rid of these as these unfortunately do contain BPA within them.

For those parents who are looking for BPA free baby food storage containers there are a number of companies who now offer such products. It is worth considering purchasing from the likes of Petite Creations, Sassy, Beaba, Thinkbaby and Rubbermaid.

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Unfortunately what many parents do not realize the BPA used in the making of food storage containers can actually leach into the food stored in them. This can lead to the food becoming quite toxic as a result of the food being kept in them for days, weeks or even months at a time. Also more of the chemical can then leach into the food when the parents keep the food in the container and heat in the microwave.

So if you are at all concerned about your child’s health then now is the time to consider purchasing some baby food storage containers that are free from BPA. There are several companies who now offer such products and one of these is Baby Cubes from Petite Creations.

These ones are free of not just Bishphenol-A but also phthalates as they are made using a safe polypropylene plastic made from the virgin raw material. Unlike some other companies who produce good quality containers in which baby food can be stored Petite Creations ensure that no recycled materials are used in the creation of theirs. So at all times you as a parent can be assured that they are made to the highest standards and will contain no chemicals that could be detrimental to your Childs health.

Although you can use these in the microwave and dishwasher it is always recommended that when reheating children’s food or washing containers this is done manually. So place the food into a saucepan or if you do need to microwave a glass bowl. But certainly when it comes to storing food that you have made yourself for your child then this make the perfect storage containers.

Each Baby Cube consists of 8 little containers that sit on a tray and into which you can put individual portions of food for your children. Then once the food has cooled sufficiently they are placed on the tray which comes with them before you then store them in the freezer. To help provide space in the freezer each tray you purchase can be stacked one on top of the other. Then when you need to take out a meal for your child you just take out one container allow the food to defrost before then heating it for them to eat.

Certainly when it comes to finding baby food storage containers that contain no harmful chemicals the best place to look for them is online. As you will soon discover there are various sites that have these products available including Amazon who have an area dedicated to containers free of BPA.

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However, it isn’t just plastic containers that have this chemical in them so do the cans in which baby foods are stored as well. So if you really want to reduce the risk of your child coming into contact with this harmful substance which can leach into the food they eat when stored within such containers you should consider purchasing ones that are made free of BPA. Also as soon as you get your child’s ready prepared meals home that are in cans take them out and store them in either BPA free plastic baby food storage containers or glass ones.

When it comes to purchasing such containers it has become a lot easier and there are various where these BPA ones can be purchased. Below we take a look at just some of the places that now make BPA free baby food storage containers including bottles available.

1. Amazon – This well known site has now dedicated a section to BPA free products from Sippy cups to baby bottles to storage containers made by Petite Creations known as Baby Cubes.

2. Rubbermaid – This is a company that has been manufacturing food storage containers for many years now and has recently introduced a range that is free from BPA. However, you need to look carefully at what is on offer as they only provide a small range of items at this time.

3. S C Johnson – Another well known company famed for all kinds of products for the home have confirmed that their range of Saran brand wraps along with their Ziploc bags and food storage containers are made without the use of BPA in them.

4. eBay – Certainly for those parents looking to purchase BPA free baby food storage containers at a reasonable price this is a site worth considering visiting. Although they only have a few available at the present time certainly as demand grows even more so the listings will become far greater.

If you do intend to purchase your products online then it is important that you check to determine what the recycling number is on them. If the base is not shown in any pictures on the site then request the seller to send you pictures. Should the recycle triangle on the base contain a number 7 inside it then avoid purchasing these items at all costs as to put it simply these are the ones which are not free from BPA.

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