QuantumQuokka4
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Baby dummies found to contain hormone-disrupting chemical linked to serious health problems.
Three major European brands, Philips, Curaprox, and Sophie la Girafe, have been found to produce baby dummies that contain bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical used in the production of plastics, which mimics the female hormone oestrogen. The discovery was made by the Czech consumer organisation, dTest, who tested 19 dummies sourced from shops and online marketplaces across Europe.
The research found high levels of BPA in some of the dummies, with one pacifier containing as much as 3 micrograms per kilogram (µg/kg) - a level far above the EU's limit of 0.04 mg/kg for BPA migration from baby products. Another soother, marketed as "BPA-free", contained a concentration of 19 µg/kg, which is higher than the regulatory limit set by the European Toy Safety Directive.
Experts warn that exposure to BPA at an early age can lead to serious health problems, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, obesity, diabetes, and altered immune systems. Children are particularly vulnerable as their organs are still developing and sensitive to disruption.
The European Union has banned the use of BPA in babies' bottles since 2011, but these rules have not been extended to pacifiers, which are often used for longer periods and more intensively than bottles. Campaigners argue that this is a "lack of stringent regulation" and that the current laws are failing consumers.
The three brands involved have responded to the findings, with Philips claiming that it has carried out further testing and found no BPA in its products, while Sophie la Girafe disputes the results, saying that the concentration of BPA was "insignificant". Curaprox has removed affected batches of its baby grow from the market and offered refunds to customers.
The discovery highlights the need for greater regulation around the production of baby dummies and other products made from plastics. As one expert noted, "Pacifiers are often one of the first items parents buy, and they do not expect to be exposing their children to hormone-disrupting chemicals from day one."
Three major European brands, Philips, Curaprox, and Sophie la Girafe, have been found to produce baby dummies that contain bisphenol A (BPA), a synthetic chemical used in the production of plastics, which mimics the female hormone oestrogen. The discovery was made by the Czech consumer organisation, dTest, who tested 19 dummies sourced from shops and online marketplaces across Europe.
The research found high levels of BPA in some of the dummies, with one pacifier containing as much as 3 micrograms per kilogram (µg/kg) - a level far above the EU's limit of 0.04 mg/kg for BPA migration from baby products. Another soother, marketed as "BPA-free", contained a concentration of 19 µg/kg, which is higher than the regulatory limit set by the European Toy Safety Directive.
Experts warn that exposure to BPA at an early age can lead to serious health problems, including breast cancer, prostate cancer, obesity, diabetes, and altered immune systems. Children are particularly vulnerable as their organs are still developing and sensitive to disruption.
The European Union has banned the use of BPA in babies' bottles since 2011, but these rules have not been extended to pacifiers, which are often used for longer periods and more intensively than bottles. Campaigners argue that this is a "lack of stringent regulation" and that the current laws are failing consumers.
The three brands involved have responded to the findings, with Philips claiming that it has carried out further testing and found no BPA in its products, while Sophie la Girafe disputes the results, saying that the concentration of BPA was "insignificant". Curaprox has removed affected batches of its baby grow from the market and offered refunds to customers.
The discovery highlights the need for greater regulation around the production of baby dummies and other products made from plastics. As one expert noted, "Pacifiers are often one of the first items parents buy, and they do not expect to be exposing their children to hormone-disrupting chemicals from day one."
those baby dummies r literally poisonin ur little ones! i mean i know we all thought they were harmless but now i'm thinkin twice about buyin one for my niece 
i heard curaprox is already removin batches tho 
but seriously how can they not regulate these products better? its like we r puttin our babies 2 a toxic product just cuz we dont know any betta 
gotta spread the word, peeps! 
(btw u should totes check out this article on it: 
It's like they say, "what you don't know can hurt you" and we're literally putting our kids at risk for life-long health problems. This is not about regulation or consumerism, it's about being a responsible parent and protecting your child's future 
. Can't we just make these companies do the right thing without having to resort to campaigns and lawsuits? 
those brands need to get their act together 
especially with how long some parents use them and stuff 
it's all about putting our babies first and making sure they're protected from toxic chemicals 
can't believe they're putting our babies at risk like this. i mean, we knew that BPA was a problem, but it's crazy that it's still happening in 2025. and what really gets me is that the EU banned bottles but not pacifiers? it's just so... convenient for these companies to take advantage of parents who are already stressed out enough 
it's like we're not even thinking about their health anymore. and it's not just the brands involved, it's the whole system - we need to be holding our manufacturers accountable for this stuff. i mean, europe already banned bpa in bottles back in 2011, but pacifiers are still off limits? that's just not fair 
. and what about all the other products out there that could be containing similar chemicals? we need stricter regulations, stat! 
I'm so glad Curaprox is taking responsibility and removing the batches they had - that's a huge step. Philips and Sophie la Girafe need to step up their testing game too 
it's not okay for parents to be unknowingly exposing their little ones to this stuff. experts are right, we need stricter laws around baby products 
gotta protect our tiny humans from harm 
And to think these brands have been selling them like they're safe for our little ones? That's just not right.
I guess it's good that Curaprox is taking action and removing those affected batches from the market. But what about the ones that have already been sold? Are we gonna be stuck with them forever?
... kinda. And Philips seems legit in their claim of no BPA, so fingers crossed they're telling the truth.
I think it's time for stricter regulations on baby products, especially plastics. We need to make sure our babies are safe and healthy from day one! 
. And it's not just the babies, I'm worried about the long-term effects too, obesity, diabetes, breast cancer... it's all so scary 
. i'm so glad Curaprox took responsibility for the affected batches tho 
. anyhoo, it's just another example of how we need stricter regulations around baby products... like duh 