It has been discovered that the plastic bottles used by the baby contain the chemical Bisphenol A (BPA). And it causes harm to the kids. In 2008, on April 17th, two parents who got very disturbed and concerned by this discovery even started a website ? www.bpafreebottles.org. Since it made to the news, many stores have removed the bottles affected by BPA from their shelves as they are health hazards and now they are demanding BPA free bottles. Before it was believed that BPA was very harmless but some studies on animals led to the conclusion that they cause many health problems, which includes various birth defects and even cancer. They are also the reason behind girls attaining early puberty and the strange behavioral changes found in the babies. BPA is found in various plastic bottles which includes the baby bottles also. Check the recycling stamp on the bottle and if its carries the number 7, then the bottle is said to be affected by BPA. If the number 7 is not there, then its BPA free bottle. Parents can also opt for glass bottles since they are BPA free bottles but at the same time, they also feel hesitant and are apprehensive about using it. The reason is that they break easily and may cause any injury to the children. However parents need not worry about it. Some of the companies have sort out the problem by putting a cover made of rubber on the bottle which will protect the bottle as well as make it easier for the kids and the parents to hold it. What's more! It adds a new stylish look also to the bottles and is completely safe to use. Some of the glass bottles also have an air vent in them which is an added advantage. Likewise there are many other options available in the market if you want to switch to BPA free bottles. There are bottles made from polypropylene, which does not contain BPA and is also inexpensive. And if the baby prefers the silicone nipples then, there are bottles available with that option also. There is also a model of bottle in the market which is known for its internal vent which eliminates the negative pressure applied on the bottle and minimizes the chances of baby getting affected from infections. Though the polycarbonate material bottle is affected by BPA but you can go in for the glass bottles which are BPA free bottles. In the same way, most of the BPA free bottles are also free from other harmful toxics such as lead, phthalates, nitrosamines, PVC and polycarbonates. And the mothers who are looking for ways to store the breast milk so that they can give it to their babies later sometime also have such type of bottles available in the market in which they can pump and store the milk and afterwards use the same bottle to feed their babies. These bottles are also free from BPA. Thus there are many options available in market. One just needs to gather the appropriate information related to them so that they can make good purchases.