Bisphenol A (BPA) is an industrial chemical that has been present in many hard plastic bottles and metal-based food and beverage cans since the 1960s.

Studies employing standardized toxicity tests have thus far supported the safety of current low levels of human exposure to BPA.  However, on the basis of results from recent studies using novel approaches to test for subtle effects, both the National Toxicology Program at the National Institutes of Health and FDA have some concern about the potential effects of BPA on the brain, behavior, and prostate gland in fetuses, infants, and young children.  In cooperation with the National Toxicology Program, FDA’s National Center for Toxicological Research is carrying out in-depth studies to answer key questions and clarify uncertainties about the risks of BPA.

In the interim:

• FDA is taking reasonable steps to reduce human exposure to BPA in the food supply.  These steps include:
  • o supporting the industry’s actions to stop producing BPA-containing baby bottles and infant feeding cups for the U.S. market;
  • o facilitating the development of alternatives to BPA for the linings of infant formula cans; and
  • o supporting efforts to replace BPA or minimize BPA levels in other food can linings.
• FDA is supporting a shift to a more robust regulatory framework for oversight of BPA.
• FDA is seeking further public comment and external input on the science surrounding BPA.

FDA is also supporting recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services for infant feeding and food preparation to reduce exposure to BPA.

FDA is not recommending that families change the use of infant formula or foods, as the benefit of a stable source of good nutrition outweighs the potential risk from BPA exposure.

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Reference Link: http://www.fda.gov/newsevents/publichealthfocus/ucm064437.htm

The study, conducted by researchers in California and published this month in the journal Cancer Research, found that many genes in non-cancerous breast cells exposed to trace amounts of bisphenol A began acting in a way that closely resembled the gene activity in highly aggressive breast tumours that led to an increased likelihood that women would die of the disease.

The link “is highly supportive of the concept that overexposure to BPA and/or similar compounds could be an underlying factor in the aggressiveness, if not in the causality” of breast cancers, said Shanaz Dairkee, lead author of the study and senior scientist at the California Pacific Medical Center Research Institute in San Francisco, in an e-mail.

The study results were designated a “priority report” by the journal, published by the American Association for Cancer Research, one of the world’s largest scientific organizations devoted to cancer studies.

Earlier this week, it was disclosed that Health Canada has concluded bisphenol A, or BPA, is a dangerous substance, making it the first regulatory body in the world to reach such a determination. An announcement on possible measures to curb its use is expected soon from federal Health Minister Tony Clement.

BPA, is one of the most widely used synthetic chemicals in modern industry. It is the basic building block for polycarbonate, the see-through, shatterproof plastic that resembles glass.

Bisphenol A is also used to make the epoxy resins lining most tin cans, along with some dental sealants, sports helmets and compact discs.

Many scientists are looking at the possible links between breast cancer and BPA because the synthetic chemical is able to mimic estrogen and was tested in the search for estrogen drugs before industry began using it to make polycarbonate plastic.

There is strong evidence linking breast cancer to long-term estrogen exposure, and many researchers have been worried that BPA leaching from consumer products is giving women what amounts to an extra dose of hormones, raising lifetime risk of malignancy.

Animal experiments have found that fetal or early life exposures to BPA cause lesions that may lead to increased susceptibility to mammary gland tumours later in life, but the scientific evidence hasn’t been deemed strong enough to conclude that the chemical is also a human carcinogen. Other researchers have exposed already cancerous breast cells to BPA and found the chemical causes them to proliferate.

But the new study strengthens the case that BPA and cancer could be connected by showing the chemical has profound effects on the genes in breast cells that do not yet show cancerous tendencies.

The researchers, who also included scientists at Stanford Genome Technology Center at Stanford University’s medical school, conducted the study by taking a small sample of normal, non-cancerous cells from the unaffected breasts of eight women who already had breast cancer.

Test tube experiments are often criticized because they only expose tissues to a few influences, while in living things there are thousands of chemicals acting on cells.

But to try to recreate realistic conditions that might mirror what is actually happening in women, the researchers exposed these cells to estrogen and progesterone in concentrations similar to what women experience in the last half of their menstrual cycles, and minute concentrations of BPA, equal to 22 parts per billion, an amount similar to what has been found leaching into some food from cans. A part per billion is a tiny amount, equivalent to approximately one second of elapsed time over a span of 32 years.

Tests were also run giving the cells only estrogen and mixtures of estrogen and progesterone.

The researchers found that the hormones and BPA left unique fingerprints on genes, inducing some of them to turn on or off, what in science is termed gene expression. They also observed that progesterone would turn off dangerous genes that had been activated by estrogen, only to have BPA turn the genes on again.

“As soon as BPA was presented to the cells, they reversed back as if they had gotten another whopping dose of estrogen and completely reversed the progesterone calming effect on the cells,” Dr. Dairkee said.

Estrogen and BPA influenced 123 genes in common. But estrogen had the unique ability to affect 28 genes, while BPA was even more influential, being able to activate or deactivate another 52 genes.

The researchers then compared the response they found in normal tissue with publicly available gene expression profiles from about 525 breast tumours taken from cancer patients in the United States, Britain, Norway, the Netherlands and Sweden. They noted that the tissue they had exposed to BPA had a “striking association with tumour aggressiveness,” according to the study.

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Reference Link: http://www.theglobeandmail.com

My first friend By Babito

Interactive Soft Touch Play Time for baby! Baby Doll Hug Babito – My First Friend Doll

Introducing our NEW doll – hug Babito My First Friend Series.
Hug baby doll for play, Bath, Business or in the Car, My First Friend. Is designed to create awareness of your baby providing soft-touch learning in the initial growth and development stage, gradually teaching your baby about soft gentile touch. My First Friend when touched, sounds a little colorful light on the wing to improve recognition of optic nerves and interests of the baby. This makes a great gift for that soon to be mom.

Babito My First Friend PRICE:

The Babito “my first friend” is a soft toy designed for gentle touch being the perfect 1st friend of your newborn to learn and develop reception skills step by step as a beginner starting from tender sound on the wings with sweetly soft touch and attractive color for baby to play eyes with.

Start learning new things together, my first friend!

One pack: 1 Babito My First Friend

BPA-Free Baby Feeding Bottle 8-oz

BPA-Free Bottle 8 oz Career Smart Model.
All components produced from BPA-free material in the United States FDA Food Grade standards. Our manufacturing technology was another step to get the bottles that are more transparent than ever. Products and components, all BPA-free substances and other substances that may harm the health of your baby.
Bottles can withstand heat up to 120oc bottle cap is designed to close the teat to prevent leakage of breast milk of six. We have developed printing technology to increase the brightness of the beautiful patterns on the bottle and even a more lasting material is printed on the ephedra-free products with BPA-Free Silicone Nipples Anti colic form.
Standard size M.

8oz Charismata Bottle:

The Babito Charismata bottles have cheerful designs to make feeding even more colorful. They come with an exclusive Nipple that reduces the risk of colic. The nipple is easy to use and leak-proof with the cover on.

• 100% Bisphenol-A FREE
• Break resistant high medical grade Polypropylene bottle
• Heat resistant upto 120′c
• Medical grade silicone nipple that features anti-colic valve.
• Medium Flow Nipple for 3+ month baby.
• Round bottle is easy to clean and handy.
• Anti-leak hood and disc.
• Embossed graduation scale.
• Available in Blue, Pink, and Green

One pack: 1 Babito Charismata Feeding Bottle

4oz Charismata Baby Feeding Bottle

New Product from Babito..

BPA-Free Baby Feeding Bottle 4-oz – BPA-Free Bottle 4-oz Career Smart models.
All components produced from BPA-free material in the United States FDA Food Grade standards. Our manufacturing technology was another step to get the bottles that are more transparent than ever. Products and components, all BPA-free substances and other substances that may harm the health of your baby.
Bottles can withstand heat up to 120oc bottle cap is designed to close the teat to prevent leakage of breast milk.

We have developed printing technology to increase the brightness of the beautiful patterns on the bottle and even a more lasting material is printed on the ephedra-free products with BPA-Free Silicone Nipples Anti colic form than the standard size M.

4oz Babito Charismata bottle
The Babito Charismata bottles have cheerful designs to make feeding even more colorful. They come with an exclusive Nipple that reduces the risk of colic. The nipple is easy to use and leak-proof with the cover on.

• 100% Bisphenol-A FREE
• Break resistant high medical grade Polypropylene bottle
• Heat resistant upto 120′c
• Medical grade silicone nipple that features anti-colic valve.
• Medium Flow Nipple for 3+ month baby.
• Round bottle is easy to clean and handy.
• Anti-leak hood and disc.
• Embossed graduation scale.
• Available in Blue, Pink, and Green

One pack: 1 Babito Charismata Feeding Bottle

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Newborn Baby Care Basket Gift Set

Baby Care Basket Gift Set
[LS51P7204]

Newborn Baby Care Basket Gift Set – An ideal gift for a newborn mother. The basket includes main necessary stuffs for a baby. The set consists of

125ml feeding bottles x 2
250ml feeding bottles x 2
Silicone nipple (S) x 3
Silicone nipple (M) x 3
Silicone Nipple Protectors x 2
Milk Powder Container
Bottle & Nipple Brush
100% Cotton baby diapers x 2
Wooden Basket x 1

Code: LS51P7204

Newborn Baby Care Basket Gift Set 1

MY First Friend x 1

125ml feeding bottles x 2
250ml feeding bottles x 2
Silicone nipple (S) x 3
Silicone nipple (M) x 3
Silicone Nipple Protectors x 2
Milk Powder Container
Bottle & Nipple Brush
100% Cotton baby diapers x 2
Wooden Basket x 1

Code: LS51P7210

Orthodontic Bottle Cap

Orthodontic Bottle Cap
[LS21P6301]

For use with Babito Orthodontic Nipple, Babito Regular Cover and Sealing Disc
Free from Bisphenol-A release (BPA-Free)
Heat resistant upto 120’c
Non-toxic materials.
PVC Free

Code: LS21P6301

One pack: 1 Orthodontic Bottle Cap

Smart Compact Mother Bag

On-the-Go Smart Mother Bag
[LS41T6102]

Designed for mother’s comfort to carry all necessary things
for a baby when going out during the day especially with
many small compartments to easily hold baby bottles for
even more convenience to use. The bag is lightweight and
waterproof.

Available in pink and blue colors.

Dimension: 27 x 18 x 24.5 cm (w x l x h)

Pack Size: 1

Code: LS41T6102

Babito Milk Powder Dispenser

Milk Powder Dispenser
[LS31P5403

This milk dispenser is excellent when you’re out an about. Designed to be handy to only take out the number of measures that are needed by simply unscrew and leave the not-needed ones at home. Make feeding time simple and convenient. It is also great for storing cereals and baby food when you are on-the-go!

Milk Powder Dispenser, 3 Layers

Product Code: LS31P5403

Free from Bisphenol-A (BPA) chemical.
Designed for clear and transparent to easily see through.
Faster fill with flip-flap lid.
With dimples for easier grip.
Simple and comfortable.
Perfect sized for traveling.
Take care of pre-measured milk powder for use through out the day.
PVC Free

One pack: 1 Milk Powder Dispenser

Happy Mother Travel Bag

Happy Mother Travel Bag
[LS41T6101]
Exclusively designed with spacious compartment for maximum mother’s comfort to load all necessary baby stuffs during short travel. Even more convenience with small patches to hold baby bottles in place. The bag is
lightweight, made of 100% cotton for gentle touch. Available in pink and blue colors.

Dimension: 38 x 14 x 30 cm (w x l x h)

Pack Size: 1

Code: LS41T6101

Bottle & Nipple Cleaning Brush

Bottle & Nipple Cleaning Brush
[LS21P6211]

Two-way design makes cleaning bottle and nipple more convenient. Plastic dots on handle help to easier control direction while cleaning. Handle is designed for easy grip and made of rubber for non-slip purpose. Babito brush has soft but durable bristles for not damaging your bottle surface too soon.

Non-slip handle makes it easy to hold when wet.
Two-Way Bottle & Nipple Brush designed for more convenience.
Nylon bristles are durable but soft.
Easier cleaning of hard-to-reach nooks and crannies.
Suitable for cleaning other articles such as glass and cup.
Top rack dishwasher Safe.
Non-toxic materials.
PVC Free

Product Code: LS21P6211

One Pack: 1 piece of Babito Bottle & Nipple Cleaning Brush

Washable Breast Pads x 6

Washable Breast Pad
[LS31P5402]

These Absorbant Breast Pads are soft and comfort. They do not contain any plastic backing which can cause breast infection or itching due to dampened and insufficient air ventilated. Super absorbent polymer layer draws excessive milk away for extra comfort and dry. The soft cottony breast pads are re-useable and withstand many rounds of wash and dry.

Does not contain plastic backing or any waterproof material which may cause breast infection or itching.
Super absorbent polymer layer draws out excessive milk for extra comfort and dry.
No stitch or seam at the nipple position to ensure comfort.
Soft and non-irritating edges.
Easy to use. Can be used with regular or nursing bra.
Re-useable, sturdy and withstand many rounds of wash and dry.
To soak up breast milk that may leak from your breast.
Made of high quality Cottony fabric.

Pack Size: 6 pieces

Code: LS31P5402

Silicone Nipple Protectors Breast Shields

Silicone Nipple Protectors
[LS11P5301]

Designed to help mother overcomes problems of small or inverted nipples to successfully breastfeed the baby and protect sore or cracked nipples so that mothers can continue breastfeed until the cracked nipple is healed. They encourage baby to latch on easier.

Designed to help mothers overcome problems of small or inverted nipples to breastfeed successfully.
Help to protect sore or cracked nipples. Mothers can continue breastfeed until the cracked nipples heal.
Baby can latch on easier to encourage breastfeeding.
Allow breastfeeding to progress until baby’s suction draws out the nipple.
Feel more like teats to aid the transition from bottle to breast feeding.
Regulate the flow of overabundant milk in early nursing stage, preventing baby from choking.
Soft and thin for baby’s comfort.
100% Bisphenol-A FREE.
Made of high medical grade Silicone material.
Odorless and tasteless
Non-toxic and Nitrosamine safe

Pack Size: 2 pieces

Code: LS11P5301

Baby Nasal Aspirator

Silicone Nasal Aspirator
[LS11P5401]

This Nasal Aspirator is designed to have transparent bulb for hygienic cleaning. The whole piece is transparent and easy to monitor during suction. It is easy to use to free infant’s plugged nose.

Designed to have transparent and wide opening bulb for easy hygienic cleaning
Easy to dissemble for cleaning
Wholly transparent piece for easier monitoring during suction
Easy to use
To free infant’s blocked nose for easier feeding
PVC FREE

Pack Size: 1

Code: LS11P5401

Fingertip Toothbrush - Pink

Baby Silicone Toothbrush
[LS11P5201]

This toothbrush is designed to use with baby for daily dental care before and after yoru baby’s first tooth appears. It is simple and comfortable start towards long term dental health. The soft silicone bristles can be used to gently massage the emerging teeth to relieve pain.

Designed for daily dental care before and after your baby’s first tooth appears
Simple and comfortable start towards long term dental health
Make cleaning baby’s teeth more enjoyable and fun
Can be used to gently massage the emerging teeth to relieve pain.
Extra soft
Transparent ensures hygienic cleaning
Made of high medical grade Silicone material
Odorless and tasteless
Non-toxic and Nitrosamine safe

Pack Size: 1

Code: LS11P5201

Silicone Teether - Soft Baby Teether

Silicone Teether
[LS11P5101]

Specially designed with textured that appeal to baby during teething. Babito teething ring is made of soft silicone so safe to sooth the baby from bruises or swelling gums.

Designed with textures that appeal to an infant during feeding
Relieve baby’s irritability during teething process
Gently soft and safe for bruises or swelling gums
One-Piece design ensures best hygiene and safety
Transparent to ensure thorough cleaning
100% Bisphenol-A FREE
Made of high medical grade Silicone material
Odorless and tasteless
Non-toxic and Nitrosamine safe

Available in 4 shapes: Fish / Bear / Car / Helicopter

Pack Size: 1

Code: LS11P5101

Babito Ortho Soother

Orthodontic Soother
[LS21P3011]

This soother is made from high quality medical grade plastic which is 0% Bisphenol-A. Specially designed Orthodontic nipple bulb helps develop the formation of teeth. Six ventilation holes on mouth-shield prevent baby from choking and reduce baby’s skin irritation.

Orthodontic nipple bulb helps develop the formation of teeth.
Six ventilation holes on mouth shield prevent choking and skin irritation.
0% Bisphenol-A
Made of high quality medical grade plastic and silicone material.
Prevents baby from developing a “thumb-sucking” habit.
Non-toxic, no phthalates and Nitrosamine safe
PVC free

One pack: 1 Orthodontic Soother

Code: LS21P3011

Open-Soft Shield Soother

Open-Soft Shield Soother
[LS11P3033]

This soother is made from high quality medical grade plastic which is 100% Bisphenol-A FREE. Specially designed Silicone orthodontic nipple bulb helps develop the formation of teeth. Extra large mouth shield prevents baby from choking or swallowing. Soft and open-space mouth shield reduces baby’s skin irritation.

Extra large mouth shield for baby’s safety from swallowing
Gently soft and opened-space shield reduces baby’s skin irritation
Easy-grip handle
100% Bisphenol-A FREE
Made of high quality medical grade plastic and silicone material
Prevents baby from developing a “thumb-sucking” habit
Available in natural green variant
Non-toxic and Nitrosamine safe

Pack Size: 1

Code: LS11P3033

Wide Neck Silicone Nipple

Wide Nipple
[LS11S1201-3]

Designed to fit all wide neck bottles for baby to feel the touch of mother’s teat when feeds. Made of soft medical grade liquid silicone for baby’s comfort.

100% Bisphenol-A FREE
Medical grade silicone nipple
Features anti-colic valve
Size Indication on the nipple base
Odorless and tasteless
Non-toxic and Nitrosamine safe
Fits all wide neck bottles
Available in 3 sizes
S for 0+ month baby
M for 3 – 6 months baby
L for 6+ months baby

One pack: Wide Silicone Nipple x 2

Code: LS11S1201 – S / LS11S1102 – M / LS11S1103 – L

Orthodontic Silicone Nipple

Orthodontic Nipple
[LS11S1111-3]

Accommodate baby’s palate and gums, orthodontic nipple has flat bulb on one side that rests baby’s tongue. This flat-topped part simulates the shape of mother’s breast. The nipple is designed for milk to flow
like from mother’s.

100% Bisphenol-A FREE
Medical grade silicone nipple
Features anti-colic valve
Size Indication on the nipple base
Odorless and tasteless
Non-toxic and Nitrosamine safe
Fits all standard bottles
Available in 3 sizes
S for 0+ month baby
M for 3 – 6 months baby
L for 6+ months baby

One pack: Slow Flow Silicone Nipple x 2

Code: LS11S1111 – S / LS11S1112 – M / LS11S1112 – M

Anti-Colic Silicone Basics Nipple

Anti-Colic Silicone Basics Nipple
[LS11P1101-3]

Made from high medical grade Silicone material which is 100% Bisphenol-A FREE. The Anti-Colic Silicone Basics Nipple is with an air vent valve that reduces unpleasant colic. Fits all standard bottles.

100% Bisphenol-A FREE
Medical grade silicone nipple
Features anti-colic valve
Size Indication on the nipple base
Odorless and tasteless
Non-toxic and Nitrosamine safe
Fits all standard bottles
Available in 3 sizes
S for 0+ month baby
M for 3 – 6 months baby
L for 6+ months baby

One pack: Slow Flow Silicone Nipple x 3

Code: LS11P1101 – S / LS11P1102 – M / LS11P1102 – M

Babito Essential Touch Silicone Bottle 8oz / 240ml

Babito Essential Touch Silicone Bottle 8oz / 240ml
[LS11S2125]
Babito Essential TouchTM Silicone Bottle features an innovative air vent silicone base. Made from high medical grade Silicone material which is 100% Bisphenol-A FREE. The innovative air vent base allows parents to assist in feeding by gently squeeze the bottle. It also features anti-colic vents with the wide nipple that resembles natural mom’s breast.

100% Bisphenol-A FREE
Heat resistant upto 200′c
Unbreakable high medical grade Silicone bottle and nipple
Wide nipple simulates natural breastfeeding
Nipple with an air-vent system that helps to reduce unpleasant colic
Flexible and soft bottle with an innovative air-valve base allows mother to help feeding baby by gently squeezing the bottle
Slow Flow Nipple for 0+ month baby
Wide neck bottle is easy to clean and to load up milk
Anti-leak hood & Easy to hold
Heat resistant
Available in White

One pack: 1 Babito Essential TouchTM Silicone Bottle x 1

Code: LS11S2125

Babito Happy Nature Wide Neck Feeding Bottle 8oz / 250ml

Babito Happy Nature Wide Neck Feeding Bottle 8oz / 250ml
[Happy Nature]

This bottle is made from high medical grade Polypropylene material which is 100% Bisphenol-A FREE. The BabitoTM Happy Nature Wide Neck bottles have cheerful designs to make feeding even more colorful. They come with an exclusive Nipple that reduces the risk of colic. The nipple is easy to use and leak-proof with the cover on.

100% Bisphenol-A FREE
Heat resistant upto 120′c
Break resistant high medical grade Polypropylene bottle
Medical grade silicone nipple that features anti-colic valve.
Medium Flow Nipple for 3+ month baby.
Wide Neck & Straight shape is easy to prepare for the feed and to clean.
Anti-leak hood and disc.
Embossed graduation scale.
Available in Blue, Pink, and Green

One pack: 1 Babito Happy Nature Wide Neck Feeding Bottle

Code: LS21P2222

Mammary gland will start producing real milk in 4 – 5 days after delivery. The milk will be bluish containing sufficient nutrients for the development of baby. Breast milk has inconsistent components which can be changed all the times. Milk will flow fast when baby starts drawing in milk in first few minutes. This portion contains high protein while low fat and energy. After, milk will flow slower and contains higher fat and energy. Baby’s sucking will adjust balance of nutrients in breast milk required for the development.

Breast milk has essential nutrition that is easier absorbed by baby’s digestion than powdered milk so little liver and kidney which are not fully developed do not have to work hard to expel waste from your baby’s body.
Mom should breast feed her baby within half an hour after delivery and should feed every 2 hours or as needed. The more the baby sucks, the more the mother produces milk.

During first 4 months maternity leave, breast milk is highly recommended to feed your baby. When return work, expelled breast milk during the day can be cold stored in closed container for breast feeding your baby when you get home.