Baby product safety: what BPA free actually means
BPA is an industrial chemical once common in hard plastics, and BPA free means the product was made without it. It matters most for anything a baby mouths or that holds food.
What BPA is, briefly
Bisphenol A is an industrial chemical that was widely used in hard plastics and some container linings. The concern is that it can pass from the plastic into what it touches, which is why baby products became a focus. BPA free simply means the item was made without it.
Why it matters most for babies
Babies explore with their mouths. A teether is made to be chewed for long stretches, and feeding items touch food and milk directly. Long contact and a small body are why baby products are held to a stricter standard.
What we apply
Baby Butter is a parent owned company, and we start with the basics: our teethers and feeding items are BPA free, our toys are painted with non toxic, heavy metal free paints, and every product is free from lead and phthalates.
What to check on any baby item
- Material stated plainly. Food grade silicone is common in teethers for good reason. If a listing will not say what something is made of, that tells you something.
- Paint and finish. On painted toys, the coating matters as much as the material underneath.
- Small parts. Anything that can come loose is a choking risk, whatever it is made of.
- Cleaning. Items that cannot be washed or sterilised properly are less practical than they look.
- Seams on soft toys. They take real punishment, and weak stitching shows quickly.
- Safety standards. Look for testing to standards such as EN71, ASTM or ISO 8124 on the product page.
A note on proportion
None of this needs to become anxiety. Buying from sellers who state their materials, choosing items made for the child's stage and washing things properly covers most of it. The point of checking is so you can stop worrying afterwards.
Quick answers
What does BPA free mean?+
BPA is an industrial chemical once common in hard plastics. BPA free means the product was made without it. It matters most for items a baby mouths or that hold food.
Are your teethers BPA free?+
Yes. Our teethers and feeding items are BPA free, and our toys are painted with non toxic, heavy metal free paints.
What should I check before buying a baby toy?+
That the material is stated plainly, the paint or finish is non toxic, there are no small parts that can come loose, and it can be cleaned properly.
Are soft toys safe for newborns?+
Check the age guidance on the specific product and the stitching quality. Soft toys are meant for supervised play, not for leaving in a cot with a sleeping newborn.
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