1- Avoid plastic bottles with the following recycling codes #1 PET, #3 PVC, #6 PS, and #7 Polycarbonate, which may leak suspected carcinogens and hormone disruptors.
2-Look for safer plastic bottles, such as #2 HDPE, #4 LDPE, and #5 PP.
3-Make sure formula is prepared with safe water since boiling increases the lead concentration. Infants are at particular risk of lead poisoning because of the larger amount of water they consume relative to their body size.
4-Do not use hot water from the tap for cooking or drinking, as toxins are more likely to leach into hot water.
5-Avoid using pesticides, fertilizers and other chemicals near your well’s supply source as they can pollute your groundwater.
6-Find out if the pipes in your home or apartment building are made of lead or contain lead solder.
