Are glass feeding bottles better than plastic bottles?

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I would say glass bottles are always better.Plastic baby bottles have been considered the best choice because they couldn’t break, but with recent discoveries of the dangers of a chemical in plastic called bisphenol A (BPA), people are changing back from plastic to tempered glass bottles. A small amount of BPA has been shown to damage hormonal systems in males and females, contributing to reproductive diseases and cancer. A recent study done by Environmental Defense found that more than 90% of plastic baby bottles leach BPA. The news was frightening enough for BPA to be banned in Canada, although the FDA remains indecisive. Glass bottles are still quite cheap. You can buy specialized bottle warmers or do your warming the old-fashioned way, heating the formula or milk over low heat on the stove. Sterilizing bottles is easily done on a daily schedule in the dishwasher, but according to WedMD, unless your water supply is contaminated, you don’t need to sterilize bottles or nipples; cleaning with a bottle brush, washing and rinsing should be adequate. Pros: BPA-free Made without the use of petroleum means a more eco-friendly choice Recyclable Material is non-absorbent when heating and warming Available in a variety of sizes, nipple shapes and “flows” Can be boiled, heated and easily sanitized Safe for traveling and will even get past airline security as long as they are empty Cons: Fear of breaking or shattering when dropped on a hard surface Generally more expensive than plastic or BPA-free plastic bottles Heavier to carry, weighing down diaper bag or purse Do not offer the same range in nipple shapes and variety

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