A baby bottle is a bottle with a teat, or also known as a nipple in some parts of the world, to drink directly from. It is characteristically when mothers choose not to, or cannot breastfeed. There are basically 2 types of baby feeding bottles: plastic and glass.

Plastic baby bottles are often made from Polycarbonate and Polyethylene plastics. Polycarbonate is a clear, shiny, glassy-looking hard plastic and accounts for a huge chunk of the baby bottle market. These plastic baby bottles are clear, so you can see how much liquid your baby has consumed. They are durable and shatterproof. Polyethylene bottles, although transparent, are also durable, shatter-resistant, and lightweight.

However, plastic baby bottles are one of several plastic products that often contain Bisphenol A (BPA) and phthalates, chemicals that may be harmful to children. It has been analyzed and revealed that Polycarbonate and Polyethylene plastic leaches BPA. This chemical disrupts proper hormone performance, alters genes and disrupts normal physical and behavioral expansion and progress.

Glass baby bottles are a very safe alternative to these plastic bottles. They are never treated with BPA, and they are more eco-friendly as well. Glass is a natural, renewable resource (unlike plastic, which is derived from petroleum), and is very recyclable, so even if they break, they can be easily turned into something new. They do not leach chemicals like BPA, which is a hormone disruptor.

Glass baby bottles are not all that perfect and there are some cons related with the use of these bottles. Since they are made out of glass, there’s a possibility for them break very easily. This means if a baby was to hold the bottle and drop it, it could break and shatter. Also, something to think about is that if the bottle has a chip or a crack, small shards of glass could find its way into the baby’s food. Another fact to ponder is that glass bottles are almost two times the cost of plastic.

Glass baby bottles have made a comeback in the 21st century (and could possibly prolong to the far future), and more people are investing in the R&D of these products to ensure their children get the best quality product. There are some pros and cons associated with the use of these baby bottles, but the parents should weigh the risks and decide on the benefits they deem best suited for their children.

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Babies up to 4 months are usually fed only on breast milk. Mother’s milk is very important at this age. As the child grows, we feed them with other milk, juices, soups, etc. To feed milk and juices, we use baby feeding bottles.

The early feeding bottles were made of glass and at that time, there were no health hazards. But these bottles break easily. Then the plastic bottle trend began. It won’t break easily and it was convenient for mothers to carry the feeding bottles easily while going out with their babies. However, at a later stage, researchers found out that plastic feeding bottles contain a harmful chemical called Bisphenol A or BPA, which is often used to make plastics “shatterproof”. This chemical is currently under investigation by the food and drug administration because there is reason to believe that it can interfere with a child’s development if he or she is constantly exposed to the chemical. Studies show that the chemical BPA may:

- Affect the nervous system of babies.

- Some children may become hyperactive.

- The female child may attain puberty at an early age.

This became a huge concern for parents. After all, a child’s health is the most important thing for all parents. An alternative solution is what every parent needed.

Some companies who were in the baby feeding bottle business thought of making BPA free feeding bottles. BPA free bottles are more expensive than some others, like their polycarbonate counterparts, but it’s a small price to pay for peace of mind. In these BPA free feeding bottles, the air flow is regulated so the child need not burp after feeding. Also, the pressure inside and out side these bottles are almost the same, therefore the child won’t get ear infections. Moreover, they are extremely durable and resistant to stains and odors.

With the existence of BPA free feeding bottles, parents around the world are much more relieved. They are now a popular choice for formula-fed and breastfed babies alike. Since these bottles are scientifically made and tested, they are deemed to be the best option for the children.

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