I don’t know how the debate over Bisphenol A (BPA) in baby bottles will turn out. In addition to manufactures that use BPA to harden the plastic in their baby bottles, the FDA, EFSA (European Food Safety Authority), and Japanese National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology all believe there are no short or long term health risks associated with BPA in polycarbonate baby bottles (this makes me feel better since we used Avent bottles with our two boys). In 2007 the EFSA even increased the acceptable level of BPA in consumer products based on additional studies.

The government pushing for the discontinuation of Bisphenol A (BPA) is Canada. Canada agrees that BPA in Baby Bottles “is below levels that pose a risk”, however they feel the levels are close enough where effects could occur, and they want to reduce chances of further exposure. As a result it is Canada’s “intention to ban the importation, sale and advertising of polycarbonate baby bottles.”

I’ve used (and still do) polycarbonate water bottles (that contain BPA) for several years. I started drinking more water, less soda, and I wanted bottle that wouldn’t create the waste of “disposable” water bottles. I’m confident the net gain from the thousands of gallons of water consumed, outweighs the possible negative impact from BPA, and for the time being I will continue to use polycarbonate bottles.

But when it comes to my new baby girl, I’m more cautious. As new parents you have enough on your mind; the last thing keeping you up at night should be worrying if your baby bottles are safe. As a result, like Canada, 3LUXE has gone BPA Free with Baby Bottles. We went back to the beginning with our research of the baby bottle category, starting from scratch and immediately eliminated any options containing BPA. We have three new “Best Of” selections that are all BPA Free Bottles . Hopefully this will help you get a little more sleep at night.

All the best,
Bill

As a dad with 2 boys I’m always on the lookout for new and innovative toys that will be fun and stimulate our kid’s imagination, I discovered one today. I received an email this morning from Daily Candy Kids featuring kids crooked house. This is an outdoor play house that is straight out of Saturday morning cartoons. There is not a square angle on the house and they’re available in fun colors like “tigger” orange.

They can also be customized into almost any theme, my favorite is the castle, but I’m really wondering if they can make a Star Wars version, it would be EPIC… and the boys would be excited too.

The business is growing and I’m not the only one who thinks it’s a great product. Kids crooked house, recently beat out more than 9,000 small businesses to win Yahoo’s Ultimate Connection Contest, which will give them approximately $100,000 in marketing services – expect to see a kids crooked house popping up in your neighborhood soon.

Playhouses are not a featured on 3LUXE yet. Let me know if you think we should add them as a subcategory under Outdoor Fun, after all this site is for you!

All the best,
Bill