BornFree
November 11, 2009
When I had my daughter three years ago, I didn’t know anything about bisphenol A (BPA). It took about a year before I heard about it but by then my daughter was no longer using bottles. At that time, one of the first companies with BPA-free bottles was BornFree. Since then, BornFree has developed a whole line of products for children that are safe – BPA, phthalate and PVC free.
They have both plastic and glass bottles with nipples in 5 different flow rates and silicone sleeves for the glass bottles. If you use a breast pump, they have an adaptor for use with most pumps and the BornFree wide neck bottles. For kids ready to move past a bottle, they have cups with interchangeable soft and hard spouts – great for long term cup use. You can put all the bottles, cups and nipples in the top rack of your dishwasher. Again, all products are BPA, PVC and phthalate free.
A couple new products that have come out with are pacifiers and teethers. The orthodontic silicone pacifier features an orthodontic collapsible teat that encourages the natural development of baby’s teeth and gums and a breathable shield to reduce skin irritation and protect sensitive skin. The teether is made from medical grade silicone to stimulate and soothe baby’s gums and teeth during teething. You can store it in the refrigerator and has a built in place to put teething gel, if you use it. For babies 6 months and up, BornFree has a gum brush to clean teeth of plaque and bacteria from teeth and gums. It can also be stored in the refrigerator.
If you are a new mom, make sure to add BornFree products to your registry and the gift sets would be great shower gifts. You can find BornFree products at Babies R Us, Target, Diapers.com, buybuy Baby, Whole Foods and many other local baby boutiques.
If you are still unsure why BPA free bottles and feeding products are necessary, comb through this site. BPA is a hormone disrupting chemical that is harmful to both our health and the environment. You’ll find that many bottle manufacturers have removed BPA from their bottles in the past 12-24 months. If you aren’t sure whether or not your bottles are BPA free, I would recycle them and get new ones!
BornFree products are recommended by Dr. Greene, a well-known pediatrician and father of four. You may recognize him from one of his books, “Raising Baby Green” or “Feeding Baby Green”. I haven’t read “Feeding Baby Green” yet, but it’s on my reading list! I’ve heard great things about it.
FREE STUFF: BornFree has generously given me a couple of their fantastic products to give away to you! You can win a set of bottles, pacifiers and a teether by entering in one (or both) of the following ways:
- Leave a comment with a question for Dr. Greene. We’ll be sending him a list of questions to be answered in a later post!
- Follow us on twitter @mommygoesgreen and retweet this contest.
Leave your comment by Wednesday, November 18th, 2009 at 11:59PM PST. Contest open to all U.S. residents, ages 18+. We will choose 1 winner, by random, and contact them via email. Privacy Policy.
Congratulations to Jeni from Pennsylvania for winning the BornFree baby products!
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Comments
For a new parent who’s overwhelmed at all the chemicals in the world around us and the many snippets of news she reads online about all of the terrible things to avoid in order to minimize your child’s exposure to these chemicals… Do you have any advice on what items to focus on purchasing safe versions of? This would be especially helpful for those of us who can’t afford to buy high-end items all the time but want to help reduce our faimly’s chemical exposure. It could be just a “Top 5″ list of foods or items that you think are especially careful to avoid / purchase alternatives for. Thanks!
[And thanks for entering me in this sweepstakes!]
I would love to make all my baby food, preferably from organic produce, but it seems complicated and time consuming. Do you have any tips or tricks for simplifying the process?
I am becoming a new mom this spring. What is the 1 thing that people overlook / are surprised by when they actually become a parent for the first time?
I’m currently pregnant with my first child. What are the top chemicals that we should watch out for/avoid during pregnancy that are surprisingly common? What are the easiest ones to avoid with minimal effort?
im due in march.is there a limit in seafood you can eat ?
I’m pregnant right now, and I’m trying to avoid any chemicals. How does pollution in the air effect my baby, though?
I’m pregnant right now can you tell me if the baby is safe if i get the H1N1 shot?
Are there any studies of how chemicals the mom may be exposed to daily (i.e pollution, body care products) may be passed on via breastmilk?
I have a two year old son who used to love eating all of his vegetables. I don’t wnt to snaek them into his foods because I want him to like vegetables, any tips?
I re-tweeted the giveaway
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How long will it take for the umbilical cord to fall off of my newborn?
The H1N1 disease is all that is ever talked about lately. Even still, I am confused – even more so – daunted by it all. What are some precautions I can take to protect myself and my new baby when out and about?
My son is almost three, and seems pretty interested in the food preparation process. I want him to be involved with what he eats….how can we get him started?
Are there other chemicals in plastic besides BPA and PVC that might still leach when the bottle is heated, especially by sunrays? And what about the rubber that are used to protect glass bottles? When that rubber heats up, and contacts my baby’s skin, won’t some minute amount of chemicals still be passing on into the skin and body of my baby?
My 13 month old loves to feed herself. We try to encourage this behavior. However it is difficult to make her understand that she needs to chew. I cut her food up as small as I can but I still see pieces of carrot, grape, beans, etc in her diaper. Is this harmful in any way?
What are your favorite meals to make with (and eat with) a toddler?
i became aware of dangers of plastics mostly because of research trying to figure out which bottles are the best for my soon to be baby. reheat my lunch everyday in a plastic containter…..is this harmful as well?
I am following on Twitter and tweeted! http://twitter.com/shereck
Is it safe to drink at all while breastfeeding? If so, how long does it take for a drink to leave breastmilk?
I follow you on twitter and I tweeted: http://twitter.com/ag1414/status/5818145577
For a mom who’s made the decision to eliminate toxins and chemicals from sources such as unnecessary vaccination, personal care products, cleaning products, and foods, Do you have any tips for sticking with this lifestyle? I often find it difficult living in the world and living against the grain, so much so that at times I find myself slipping back into what’s considered “normal” in our society.
Thank you.
Twitter follower, and tweeted!
http://twitter.com/clctaube/status/5818397490
what are the most harmful chemicals for infants ty
My Question: Are there products in other catogories that you are showing a intrest in?
Following and Tweeted
http://twitter.com/chazvgo/status/5835374183
Why can’t major companies change their cans or use glass for things like baby food-a few do-canned pumpkin, etc. Not only does it affect our tiny babies but our toddlers and rest of the family. So what is being done to get companies to be responsible?
Follow and Tweet!~http://twitter.com/dresdenrain/status/5837734444
Dr. Greene, I’m a new mom, who breast feeds, and my new born baby tries to suck on my boyfriend nipples when he’s holding her. Do you have any advice or a suggestion to help me with this problem.
Also, do you carry any pacifiers products shape like a nipple?
When’s the best time to offer a baby a pacifier if they are breastfeeding?
at age do u recommend 2 start feeding a baby solid foods:)
twittered and tweeted
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