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May 8, 2008

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cyndikrall

Thu, 8 May 2008 3:27 am

Nipple Sips

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May 08, 2008

BANG FOR THE BITE

Alternative-material bottles cost a bit more than the usual polycarbonate-plastic ones, but they're widely available and you can worry less about nasty chems slipping into your and your kids' drinks.

COCKTAIL FACTOID

Though they're usually mistaken for freckles or moles, 1 in 18 people has a third nipple.

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Get a peek at the type of plastic in your baby's bottle?

The Bite

It's an eyeful you'd probably rather avoid. Unfortch, many baby and adult water bottles are made from plastic that contains the toxin bisphenol A (BPA). Opt for BPA-free bottles, and hide your eyes from the rest.

The Benefits

Not nipping away at good health. A 2007 study links BPA to enlarged male breasts, earlier puberty in girls, and cancer.

Only the breast for Ma Nature. The fewer dangerous chems we buy, the fewer will end up in nature.

Personally Speaking

A couple of us were breastfed until we were four, which may seem kinda weird, but at least it means our moms avoided plastic bottles (and bottles in general).

Wanna Try?

Avoid clear, hard plastic bottles marked with a 7 or PC (polycarbonate).

BornFree Bottles - each bottle holds 9 ounces of the white stuff. Also: a glass version ($27/3).

Babylife Wee-go Bottle - another 9-ouncer that comes in a protective, dishwasher-safe silicone sheath to avoid breakage ($18).

Camelbak Better Bottle - 25-ounce bottle made from a new, clear, safer plastic called Tritan; in 5 colors ($9).

This tip submitted by Emily Busenitz and Deb Preston.

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