Do plastic high chairs release chemicals that kids absorb?
Worth avoiding. BPA leaches from plastic, especially when heated. Use glass or stainless steel.
What's actually in it
BPA (bisphenol A) is used to harden polycarbonate plastics and line metal cans. It leaches into food and drinks, especially when heated or scratched. BPA acts like estrogen in the body at low concentrations.
Many "BPA-free" products use BPS or BPF instead. Early research suggests these alternatives may behave similarly to BPA.
What the research says
A 2026 study in j clin endocrinol metab looked at chemical exposure from everyday products and found: Associations between serum PFAS concentrations and beta cell function and insulin resistance in adult females..
Palaniyandi J(1)(2), Bruin JE(1), Fisher M(2), Borghese MM(2), Hoyeck MP(1),.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Associations between serum PFAS concentrations and beta cell function and insulin resistance in adult females. | J Clin Endocrinol Metab | 2026 |
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