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A preliminary government report produced by the National Toxicology Program suggests that the chemical bisphenol A, which is found in shatterproof plastic bottles, may be linked to hormonal problems, such as early puberty, and possibly even tumors.

According to the Washington Post, citing the Centers for Disease Control, “More than 90 percent of Americans are exposed to trace amounts of bisphenol.” Exposure results when the chemical leaches out of plastic bottles or containers, such as plastic baby bottles or water bottles made with bisphenol.

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My little guy would rather drink anything but water, unless of course it’s bedtime (that’s the only time he wants to drink it…”more, mmmore, mmmorre water, please”). Getting kids to drink plenty of water goes beyond saving money at the grocery store. Drinking water is about health.

Actually, water is essential for good health. The body is made up of mostly water–our blood and organs contain water. Water helps regulate the body, remove waste, maximize efficiency, rejuvenate and protect, among other functions. Drinking too little water can lead to dehydration. Exercise and activity (think sweat, urination) can also lead to dehydration. Dehydration can interfere with overall healthy functioning, performance, and possibly result in illness.

Since, you’ve probably already lost your kids on these points, and you’ve probably already tried explaining the importance of drinking water a zillion times, here’s an approach to getting your kid to drink H2O.

1. Remind them that even if they don’t feel thirsty, they may need to drink water.

2. Tell them to look for clues (like a detective!). Urine color is a good indicator of hydration status (a yellow color and strong odor may indicate your kid needs to drink more water). Keep in mind headaches might also be associated with dehydration.

3. Give them a totally cool water bottle to keep with them throughout the day. Suggest that your kid play a game with the bottle. Whenever they “see” the bottle they have to take a sip from it. My kids love SIGG Kids Bottles and actually beg me for water refills!

4. Be that good influence. If you child sees you drink water, they will probably be more inclined to want to drink it.

As always, be sure to talk with your pediatrician or family doctor if you have any concerns about your child’s health or water consumption.

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Have you ever noticed how cute toddler fingers look when they’re perfecting their fine motor skills doing that little pincer grasp? Well, if you’re looking for a healthy snack besides Cheerios to put in those handy toddler friendly Snack ‘n Serve Cups, maybe Snikiddy, the new line of kid-friendly organic food products, is worth checking out. I stumbled across Snikiddy Rockin’ Ranch Puffs today at a grocery store. I admit, I’ve yet to taste test the product, and convincing my kids to try an alternative to Pirate’s Booty is going to take some serious coaxing. But just knowing another healthy snack exists for my kids rocks my parenting world.

Sure gotta’ love food companies that turn out parent approved products!

www.snikiddy.com

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March 25, 2008: The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (”CPSC”) has announced a voluntary recall of Backyard and Beyond Metal Water Bottles, distributed by Downeast Concepts Inc., of Yarmouth, ME. The recall affects model numbers 67402, 67404, 67442, 67444, 67742, 60442, 67744, 67746, 67748 and 60448 printed on the hang tag.

According to CPSC, “Surface paint on the metal water bottles contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.” Consumers are advised to discontinue use of the bottles.

The recall affects about 18,000 units.

For more information about the recall, check out the news release here.

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Note: Since last year, thousands of aluminum water bottles have been recalled for violations of the federal lead paint standard. However, not all aluminum bottles are affected by these recalls. For example, check out SIGG eco-friendly water Bottles.

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