Baby bottles

While procrastinating on some of my new favorite websites I learned about BPA in bottles. Basically, the type of plastic they use can leak dangerous levels of toxins into the milk. This is the case when there is warm liquid in the bottle or if the bottle is ever put in the microwave or dishwasher (which I think 99% of parents do that). Well, after doing some research, I decided I did not want to take the chance with it. This is still a somewhat controversial topic, but I guess plenty of other people feel this way as well. SOME Babiesrus (and toysrus) stores are giving store credit for any bottle that has BPA in it. The bottles can be used and you do not have to have the original packaging or receipt. So, I called BRU here in Greensboro and they confirmed they will accept any bottle (and sippy) as long as they are currently selling the bottle and you have ALL the parts. I just got back from returning all my Dr. Brown bottles and walked away with a gift card for $45. I had some other bottles and sippy cups that they do not sell that I will now be throwing away. They were very nice about accepting the items and I did not have any problems at all. From what I have read online this varies by store. It was well worth it for me to go up into the attic and get all Aaron's old bottles out of storage (I was saving them for the next kid, which will have BPA free items...WE ARE NOT PREGNANT though...just thinking ahead). There have not been any recalls for any bottles concerning BPA but I figured since BRU is helping me to not take the chance of having to use bottles with BPA I would take advantage of the opportunity. The following websites have some helpful info about BPA and bottles/cups that do not have BPA in them.

http://freebies4mom.blogspot.com/2008/05/bpa-free-bottle-update.html
http://safemama.com/2007/11/22/bpa-free-bottle-and-sippy-cup-cheat-sheet

After learning about BPA I started questioning myself on my knowledge of chemical and other things that could be harmful to Aaron. Honestly, I am pretty skeptical of some of the concerns people have things about. But the more I think about it, I am going to do some more research on some of the controversial chemicals and things that some people are concerned about. I doubt that this will cause me to switch the the all natural/organic side, but I could see some things that I change. I mean, Aaron is sooooo little, I don't think I want to take too many chances. So my next areas of research will be about laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, bath/body items, and carpet cleaning. If any of you know of some good places to do my research or any other specific things this mom (that has been to naive) should be concerned about, let me know. Feel free to pass along the info about the bottles and BRU to any other mom's you know.