Furthermore, several scientific panels including the European Union’s Scientific Committee on Food, the National Toxicology Program and the Harvard Center for Risk Analysis have concluded that the weight of scientific evidence does not support the hypothesis that low doses of BPA adversely affects human health. None of the large studies conducted have substantiated the claims made by those performing some of the smaller studies frequently cited. Health Canada and the United States’ National Toxicology Program (NTP) are completing their investigations of the scientific data compiled to date. Both identify “some concern” (NTP, 2008) for “potential health risks” (Health Canada, 2008) relative to neural and behavioral effects in early stages of development, based upon several of the animal studies reported, but have concluded the data are too uncertain at this time to draw any conclusions as to possible effects in humans at early developmental stages. Each will release separate final reports later this year.”

What a strange situation parents are in right now.  On the one hand there are scores of professionals warning us about the dangers of BPA.  And on the flip side planted square against them are scores of professionals telling us it is safe for our children.  As a father I can only tell you my opinion.  That opinion is if the world seems undecided and the issue is the safety of my family I will err on the side of caution.  It is easy to avoid products containing BPA.  You can buy BPA free baby bottles, drink from glass instead of plastic, and just be aware of the resin codes in the plastics you do use.  Sure it may be safe, but why even take the chance?

The CSC commissioned an independent laboratory to analyze the contents of 48 products marketing for use by babies for the two cancer-causing chemicals formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane.  The real concern is not neccessarily that one product may contain small amounts of these dangerous chemicals but that many of them would and the small amounts would add up and potentially lead to illness.  Both of these chemicals are known carcinogens and are associated with a number of health problems.  Many countries have laws restricting the use of these chemicals in care products, the United States is not one of those countries.  Formaldehyde and 1,4-dioxane are not intenionally added to products.  Formaldahyde is a by-product of many commonly used preservatives.  1,4-dioxane is a by-product of chemical processing and can be removed from the product but manufacturers are not required to do so under current law.  Common ingredients likely to be contaminated with 1,4-dioxane include PEG-100 stearate, sodium laureth sulfate, polyethylene and ceteareth-20.

source: The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics