Plastic bottles are the most convenient choice for parents living in Singapore and beyond due to their wide availability and affordability. However, with all their benefits, there is always a downside, like the absorption of toxins and the release of microplastics in liquids held within the bottles.
After considerable research, BPA (Bisphenol A) has been declared harmful to baby health, and leading manufacturers have removed the substance from their feeding products. But the question is, are BPA-free bottles safe? Most manufacturers use polypropylene (PP) and polyphenyl sulfone (PPSU), but these can get scratched and release plastic into the bottle's content. A tint forms on the bottle that can hinder proper cleaning.
So why are other plastic so harmful to your baby’s health? Let’s take a deeper dive into the pros and cons of plastic bottles:
Pros of Using Plastic Bottles for Babies
- Easier to wash and sterilise
- Low chance of breaking
- Affordable
- Widely available
Cons of Using Plastic Bottles for Babies
- Chemical leaching
- Low durability
Alternatives to plastic bottles include stainless steel and glass, but these are not widely available and expensive.
In the search for a material that is strong and also less harmful to a baby's health, Tritan™, manufactured by the Eastman Chemical Company (Eastman), appears to be a safer alternative to other plastic materials. Evorie is a leading brand at the forefront of utilizing safe plastics for baby materials, and they are now producing baby bottles made from Tritan™ (BPA Free) plastic.
Tritan™ is an excellent alternative to PP and PPSU because it has been proven and tested to be free of BPA and BPS, toxins. Although PP and PPSU bottles are also BPA free, but PP bottles can get eroded and develop a yellowish tint that compels parents to replace these bottles frequently. Whereas PPSU is a safe material but it can be more costly than Tritan™.
Here are some benefits of Tritan™ that make it a great material for use in baby bottles:
Benefits of Tritan™’s Use in Baby Bottles
Tritan™ is an extremely strong plastic that is impact resistant. It is lighter and very strong, so it doesn't require a lot of protective packaging either. Toddlers tend to throw their bottles and sippy cups, and that is why Tritan™ bottles and cups are perfect for babies and toddlers.
Tritan™ does not stain easily, meaning the bottles will remain clear as glass, making it easier for parents to clean them thoroughly.
Tritan™ bottles are strong, and they have good durability. They can be easily washed in a dishwasher and sterilised in electric sterilisers without getting reshaped or leaching chemicals.
Tritan™ is a safer form of plastic free of BPA, sulphur, halogens, lead, mercury, etc. This makes Tritan™ a very safe plastic to use in baby products.
Evorie has been invested in creating safer baby-feeding products for parents’ peace of mind and baby’s health and has been using Tritan™ in manufacturing their baby bottles and sippy cups since 2016. Not only is the material safe for babies, but it is also safe for the environment due to containing 50% ISCC Plus (International Sustainability & Carbon Certification) certified recyclable content.
Evorie’s Tritan™ sippy cups are an award-winning product, and the brand is invested in strong research and development to ensure baby products that are safe for babies and easy to use for parents.
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