One of my friends is expecting another baby in a few months, her youngest child just turned 13 years old so there is a bit of a gap. As she worked on her baby registry we spoke about some of the changes that have occurred. It seems like most items including car seats, cribs and even diapers have gone through radical changes over the past few years. With all the news and research showing the risks of some plastics, it is important to choose your baby bottles carefully, you want BPA free baby bottles.
There has been a lot of attention on the possible connection between BPA, a chemical used in plastics and cancer. With this in mind many adults have switched to BPA free water bottles. It seems that BPA can leak out of the plastic and contaminate the food or beverage which is being consumed. When a plastic container or baby’s bottle is warmed, even more BPA and other toxic chemicals leak out. BPA , bisphenol-a, can become toxic in an adult. A baby is more susceptible to chemicals so use of BPA free baby bottles is a wise choice.
In addition to the increased risk of cancer, many also believe that BPA can lead to behavioral changes and precocious puberty in babies and young children. In my opinion, one of the best choice for baby bottles is a bottle such as GoGreen GlassLock BPA Free Baby Bottles. The bottles come with silicone nipples and are dishwasher safe. Since these are glass baby bottles they will not hold stains or odors and they sterilize and heat without risk of chemical leakage.
As a mom, I want to minimize the risks for my child; I am sure all parents are the same. My friend is choosing the BPA free baby bottles. She’ll also be using cloth diapers. Both of these are different choices than her first child.
One of the most valuable lessons we can teach our children is how they too can have an impact. Throughout the year, my children and I are involved in various fundraisers, non-profits and charity events. One of the most important organizations and causes we support is the Children’s Tumor Foundation and Neurofibromatosis. On October 4, my children, ages 9 and 11, and I are walking in a 5k walk to benefit the Children’s Tumor Foundation. The walkathon is designed to raise awareness and funds for research and to support those affected by Neurofibromatosis (NF), a neurological disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve endings. My children have NF. I am walking in honor of my children and all other children with NF. Right now there is no cure for NF and I am walking to help change that.
When I told my children I was going to do the walk the first thing they did was empty their piggy banks to sponsor me. Then my children asked to walk as well so we formed a team we call Full of Hope. We met our initial goal so we revised it and now hope to raise $2,000. If you could please sponsor our team or even join our team. Of course you can also stop by the walk and cheer on all the walkers. My children are hoping to see a cure for NF. I am proud that as young as they are they approach this with such a proactive, mature and positive outlook.
It is not easy to live with the uncertainty of NF. What is even harder though, is your children having NF. The funds we raise will go towards research for a cure and support for children and families affected by NF. The Children’s Tumor Foundation not only is involved with critical research, they provide crucial support for children and adults with NF and for their families.
NF is a complicated disorder, it is variable and progressive. Currently, my children do not have severe NF but we know many who are severely affected by it. We know how important both the research and support services of the Children’s Tumor Foundation are.
If you can, please sponsor us at http://ctf.org/walk/donate.html After entering donation amount – For box “My donation is given” select Support a Team from drop down then in “Enter recognition Name” type in Full of Hope. Donations of every size will go a long way to finding a cure for NF.
My children really want to meet their new goal. I want them to see that hope and their actions can accomplish great things. Thanks for any help in keeping strong their hope for a cure.
You can read more about Neurofibromatosis and my children in the main section of our website.
