SAFE LITTLE SUCKERS

TFG’S FAVORITE BPA-FREE PACIFIERS AND TEETHERS

Bisphenol A (commonly referred to as BPA), a synthetic chemical that mimics the effects of estrogen,
is used to harden polycarbonate plastic. A report by the National Institutes of Health found that BPA
may alter brain development and behavior. There are also studies that have linked the chemical to
certain cancers, including prostate cancer, and other research has shown it hinders fertility in animals.

Listen up, parents: Go BPA-free!

Here are some top choices for pacifiers and teethers that your precious little ones can sink their teeth (and gums) into—safely:

BPA-Free Orthodontic Pacifier by Natursutten ($7.49, www.bpafreekids.com)		Nuby BPA-Free Icy Bite Teething Ring ($3.95, www.diapersetc.com)
Super Soothie Infant Pacifier 2-pack BPA-Free ($4.40, www.goodforthekids.com)		Natursutten EVA Teether, Blue Fish ($10, www.thesoftlanding.com)
Playtex Ortho-Pro Silicone Pacifier, Newborn ($3.99, www.diapers.com)		Under the Nile 100% Organic Cotton Centipede ($10, www.underthenile.com)

—Morgan C. Schimminger

Morgan C. Schimminger is a fashion, entertainment and lifestyle writer currently living just outside Washington, D.C.