Can bisphenols migrate from children's products into saliva?
Yes. A 2025 study found bisphenols migrated from some toys, oral supports, feeding accessories, and baby bottles in simulated saliva.
What is actually in it
Bisphenols include BPA and related replacement chemicals. They can be used in some plastics and product materials.
Babies and toddlers put toys, teethers, and feeding items in their mouths. Warm saliva can pull small amounts of chemicals from product surfaces.
What the research says
A 2025 study in Chemosphere tested 162 children's products from the Swiss market using artificial saliva. BPA and bisphenol B were the most often detected. Oral supports and feeding accessories had higher migration than toys and bath accessories.
The study found some exposure estimates that exceeded the European Food Safety Authority threshold for BPA. It also found concern for one BPA replacement in oral-support products.
For everyday play, untreated wooden toys are a practical lower-plastic swap. Keep medical feeding items and needed care products guided by your clinician.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Assessing bisphenols migration from children's products on the Swiss market: simulated oral exposure and risk implications. | Chemosphere | 2025 |