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No AVENT BPA-free bottles in Malaysia

by Kit on February 11, 2009

I was searching high and low for AVENT’s BPA-free range of bottles in KL and online but found NONE available. The only online store selling them was Lil Caliph but they are also out of stock.
Correct me if I’m wrong but a little bird told me that the reason why no AVENT BPA-free bottles [...]

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Another email from AVENT on BPA-free bottles

I’d forgotten all about another email from AVENT on the issue of the current range and upcoming range of BPA-free bottles. Check out a few questions I posed and the answers I got from AVENT:
Q. When will the BPA free bottle be on the market in Malaysia, Hong Kong and China?
A. The new bottle [...]

Food poisoning!

Just when life is ordinary again, something else strikes. I’d just discovered that I’m not pregnant, our nice neighbours have moved out and now, he has a fever and diarrhea!
You know I cook everyday? On Saturday, I took a break and instead of Chinese food, we decided to try Western. We ordered pizza and spaghetti [...]

BPA-free bottles: AVENT answers email

I thought I’d never hear from AVENT after they released their media statement but hey, they did!
Good to note that the Senior Manager for AVENT’s Global Public Relations finds it important to reply…
Here’s what Mr. Robert Rooney has to say:
I’m writing to respond to your email of July 2…
We fully understand your concern regarding the [...]

Getting back into shape

Were you less-than-skinny before you became pregnant? Or are you worried about your weight now that you’re pregnant? Maybe you’re always thinking,
“I just want to look fit and fabulous!”
If you’re anything like me, your answers would be “Yes” to all of the above. Just like the average woman, I want to look my best. [...]

AVENT’s media statement on BPA

Well, AVENT has finally responded. Not to my personal enquiry below (they must have been up to their necks notes, emails and calls after that class action suit) but a public one.

AVENT’s answers are as clear as glass to these particular questions:
Do ALL Philips AVENT feeding products contain Bisphenol A (BPA)?
No. Our existing range of [...]

AVENT in Malaysia: An answer, please!

This morning, I was going to catch up on Malaysian drama, especially as the hot hits are now playing: sex, courtroom drama, international politics…
Instead, I decided to check up on BPA as my friend (thanks so much, BH!) asked me if I’m using Avent since she’s just got some BPA-free bottles. I was like, “What’s [...]

Dioxin, recycling and your life

I first heard about dioxins when I was reading up on cloth diapers. Do you know what they are?
I confess that despite my dance with hyperthyroidism for 5 years and gastritis, I’ve never taken a serious look at my health. After all, all of us come from good stock.
However, my father’s recent demise from cancer [...]

REVIEW: Yoga for Pregnancy

I came across this book when I was in my 4th month of pregnancy.
This book was next to Yoga for New Mothers: Getting Your Body and Mind Back in Shape the Natural Way After Birth but I was attracted by its tagline as I’m a strong advocate of gentle yoga:
“the safe and gentle way to [...]