anyone else buying new cups and glasses?

[CalicoKat]

One of my to-do items got pushed up because of all the hype in the news.

We've got glass in the cupboard now. And the baby is moving to a stainless steel sippy. I am hoping that there isn't a run on glass bottles at the store because I do know we'll need a couple till she's transitioned completely.

I don't need more stuff right now. . .

[Jenny in Atl]

Yup, tossed the few plastic cups we had and cleaned out all my Tupperware (they were old anyway). I also made a effort to buy very little in either cans or plastic yesterday while food shopping (not an easy thing to do).

[mull-berry-ish]

Jelly jars! Out of all the glasses we have, the jelly jars are the most used. They are very durable. One trick to get the label glue off is to scrape with a razor blade, then use lighter fluid to get rid of the remainder sticky residue.

[Wendi]

Can you enlighten me?:confused:

Thanks,

Wendi

[KH_]

Yep! That's what we did over the weekend - shopped for glass glasses and some more Pyrex, so I can get rid of all my Rubbermaid.

I'm still wondering what to replace dh and my 32oz insulated mugs with . . .we use these in the evenings for our water/tea because they have a nice handle and lid. Is there anything out there similar that's not plastic? I thought I'd do some searching online today, but maybe someone knows of a product . . .

[OnTheBrink]

Can you enlighten me?:confused:

Thanks,

Wendi

Same here. I'm corn-fuzzled!:confused:

[CalicoKat]

Jelly jars! Out of all the glasses we have, the jelly jars are the most used. They are very durable. One trick to get the label glue off is to scrape with a razor blade, then use lighter fluid to get rid of the remainder sticky residue.

good idea for the littles! It's even got a lid for transportation.

[Jenny in Atl]

Walmart has pulled all #7 (baby bottles and water bottles off the shelves). Nalgene has said they are going to change which they use as well. Here are some recent links.

http://www.webmd.com/baby/news/20030331/danger-in-plastic-baby-bottles

http://www.americanchronicle.com/articles/54712

http://www.naturalpath.com/environment/kitchen_safety_can_plastic_kitchen_containers_cont aminate_our_food

http://www.culturechange.org/e-letter-plastics_enemy.html

[CalicoKat]

Can you enlighten me?:confused:

Thanks,

Wendi
http://www.plasticsnews.com/blog/2008/04/today_show_slams_plastic_bottl.html

This pretty much sums it up. Basically plastics (polycarbonates) for drinking (baby bottles included) can leech a chemical into the beverage. A chemical which is suspected to have a hand in the increased number of prostate & mammary cancers. I think they also mentioned something about precocious puberty, which we're dealing with here. :001_huh:

Anyway there is a debatable subject--those who commit and say throw out plastics and those who aren't willing to commit until after the FDA does it's review and make the decision for us.

It concerns me when there is a debate--since we'll be used as the test guinea pigs to settle it. So until someone know for certain, I'm using glass or stainless steel.

[CalicoKat]

Yep! That's what we did over the weekend - shopped for glass glasses and some more Pyrex, so I can get rid of all my Rubbermaid.

I'm still wondering what to replace dh and my 32oz insulated mugs with . . .we use these in the evenings for our water/tea because they have a nice handle and lid. Is there anything out there similar that's not plastic? I thought I'd do some searching online today, but maybe someone knows of a product . . .

reusablebags.com has some really nice insulated mugs. I got a stainless steel one there for dh for Easter. I've seen them since at Target--about the same price. But you've gotta unscrew the lids to be certain the that threads to screw the cover on aren't going to be touched by the liquid.

I got this one from http://www.reusablebags.com/store/stainless-steel-thermal-travel-p-374.html

[StacyWithFourRugrats]

and any Europeans (or former) can correct me.

With the US, we consider something safe until it is proven otherwise.

In Europe, something is not considered safe until is is proven safe.

That kind of logic is really scary. And yes, that is a general statement. Obviously, we probably never considered certain things safe. But a new pliable plastic comes out and we use it until years later research is done which discovers the harmful side effects.

We ditched our plastic cups (even tho from IKEA) in favor of some cheap glass ones a few months back. We didn't dump our plastic portable coffee cups tho. Will have to check into those.

[KristineIN]

We'll we've always been a glass family. Dh's family has used Arcoroc for a a long time and that's what we got as a shower gift. We haven't broken too many in the years, but as our family grew, I got more from here: http://www.villagekitchen.com/mfg/index/dinnerware_index_.html
We have the Arcade pattern.

Kristine

[nmoira]

Basically plastics (polycarbonates) for drinking (baby bottles included) can leech a chemical into the beverage. A chemical which is suspected to have a hand in the increased number of prostate & mammary cancers. I think they also mentioned something about precocious pubertyI don't understand why this is big news NOW. We haven't used most plastic bottles, including Nalgene for years. I thought BPA issues were common knowledge, or maybe just common knowledge in crunchy circles? Dunno. I suppose it was the same way with pthalates, now that I think of it.

[CalicoKat]

and any Europeans (or former) can correct me.

With the US, we consider something safe until it is proven otherwise.

In Europe, something is not considered safe until is is proven safe.

That kind of logic is really scary. And yes, that is a general statement. Obviously, we probably never considered certain things safe. But a new pliable plastic comes out and we use it until years later research is done which discovers the harmful benefits.

We ditched our plastic cups (even tho from IKEA) in favor of some cheap glass ones a few months back. We didn't dump our plastic portable coffee cups tho. Will have to check into those.

Thanks for sharing this. I am seeing the influence of my upbringing then in my over reaction (according to DH). I spent a considerable percent of my youth overseas. Tee hee, now I have "a leg to stand" on during our discussions--it's just me!

[CalicoKat]

I don't understand why this is big news NOW. We haven't used most plastic bottles, including Nalgene for years. I thought BPA issues were common knowledge, or maybe just common knowledge in crunchy circles? Dunno. I suppose it was the same way with pthalates, now that I think of it.
:banghead: you're absolutely right. The information has been there for years.

I've known about it. Its on my to do list of changes to make for the family. B U T I put it off because it was more convenient with babies to use what was generally available.

Now that it is in the public forums--not just another thing weird homeschoolers and green conscious people, it seems easier somehow. :001_smile:

So we moved up this item on our to do list to priority level. It's also easier to convince my dh that I'm not nuts. The whole world is going nuts about this!!

[Frontier Mom]

I'm confused because the articles are not necessarily recent. Was there something recent that has caused people to go nuts?

Anyway, what about bottled water? We have water delivered and it comes in 5 gallon "plastic" containers. So, what do I do?

[Miss Peregrine]

We have not used plastic here for years. The kids grew up drinking out of glass(much to the chagrin of MIL-"What if they cut themselves?")

Is this big on the news right now? I've never considered plastic "safe" to drink out of.

One thing I need to remember to do differently is ask for regular glasses in restaurants for the kids. The server always bring those plastic cups with lids.

[Jenny in Atl]

I'm confused because the articles are not necessarily recent. Was there something recent that has caused people to go nuts?

Anyway, what about bottled water? We have water delivered and it comes in 5 gallon "plastic" containers. So, what do I do?


Here is a newer article. I also saw one in the NYT and on CNN. Can't seem to find the links to those.

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1711398,00.html

[hornblower]

I'm confused because the articles are not necessarily recent. Was there something recent that has caused people to go nuts?

Anyway, what about bottled water? We have water delivered and it comes in 5 gallon "plastic" containers. So, what do I do?

"The federal government announced Friday it intends to ban the import and sale of polycarbonate baby bottles containing bisphenol A, making Canada the first country in the world to limit exposure to the controversial chemical."
http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2008/04/18/bisphenol-a.html

The feds here are in process of reviewing all policies regarding bisphenol A but their first step was to deal with baby bottles & sippy cups.

[RoughCollie]

I never realized until today how much we rely on bottled water, Tupperware and Rubbermaid plastics, and canned goods -- all of which may have this chemical in them.

Do plastic jugs of milk and OJ also have this chemical in them? What about microwaveable frozen products -- are those plastic trays contaminated?

I can't figure out what to do. I'm going to email Tupperware, Campbell's, and Rubbermaid and ask them if this chemical is present in their products.

RC

[Frontier Mom]

OK. Now I get why it is suddenly in the news again.

If I call my water delivery supplier, will they be able to tell me if the plastic they are in contains these chemicals?

[CalicoKat]

OK. Now I get why it is suddenly in the news again.

If I call my water delivery supplier, will they be able to tell me if the plastic they are in contains these chemicals?
they'll at least be able to tell you what kind of plastic is used to make the bottles -- just look on the bottom. In the triangle there is a number. You don't want it to be a 3,6,or 7.

[6packofun]

OK, well my Cranergy and Juicy Juice bottles and the little Take & Toss sippy cups for my toddler are NOT #3, #6, or #7. Whew.

Otherwise, we usually drink out of glass or our Kleen Kanteens. :D