Hi,
with all the scare about BPA should I be looking for BPA free teether toys for my 6mo. old?? It seems that if the risk of BPA transmission is highest with repeated exposure then I NEED to make sure the stuff she chews on most is BPA free. Do they even make these products or have they only changed bottles?
You might try Tiny Birds Organics. Or just look on line. I know there are some organic toy makers who make these lovely wooden teething rings. They are just beautiful.
BPA is generally used in type 3 (PVC) and type 7 (other) resins. So unless it is specifically marked BPA-free, I wouldn't use products marked with either of these codes for something that is going into the mouth or holding food/formula. Scratching and gnawing from regular use can also increase the exposure to BPA.
You will likely find many products marked BPA free just an information since many resins/plastics don't have BPA to begin with. For example, something like natural latex isn't the same as a chemically formulated resin.
My baby girls favorite teether is a stalk of celery. No BPA in there :)
Whole Foods has BPA free items.
http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handma...
etsy.com has wooden teethers. make sure all materials used are safe. i have also seen a neckless that was a teether combo. it was a doughnut shape looped threw a leather "chain". of course i cannot find it right now...ususally the circle peice is made of jade but for a theether it could be anything. < my son never liked a cold teething ring
I totally uderstand your desire to find BPA free teethers.
Honestly, I gave my little one wet washcloths so I didn't have to worry about it. Just a clean one each time!
HABA makes some nice wooden teethers, I believe, and that Sophie the Giraffe (though CRAZY expensive) is made of rubber and completely BPA free.
My understanding is that the risk of BPA exposure is a result of the plastic being heated. That is why bottles with BPA were scary. Since the teethers are not usually heated I don't think it is trully an issue, but most moms just want to be safe.
I will say that it seems like a lot of companies are using BPA free as a marketing tool more than a safety measure.
Avent makes them. They also make bpa free pacifiers. Check babierus.com
We had the same concerns for our baby when she started teething. We found this awesome teether at Babies-r-us. Our little girl is now 18 months old and still uses it from time to time when her teeth ache.
