FAQs

Do Philips AVENT baby bottles include BPA?

All Philips AVENT bottles, breast pumps, sterilizers and feeding solutions sold are BPA-free. The packaging of products which do not contain BPA is clearly labeled 'BPA-free'.

Are sterilizers safe to use?

We can speak only for the Philips AVENT sterilizers. Microwave sterilizers have been used for a number of years and provide a fast, efficient and effective method of sterilizing for busy parents. The Philips AVENT microwave sterilizer passes all relevant safety standards. It also does not contain BPA as it is made from polypropylene. The Philips AVENT steam sterilizer passes all relevant global safety standards for electrical products. It does not contain BPA as it is made from polypropylene.

What number are Philips AVENT bottles? I’ve heard that #7 should be avoided.

The number 7 that many people refer to often appears as follows:
It does NOT indicate whether an item contains BPA. It is a globally used labeling scheme that tells people the type of plastic and how / if it can be recycled. The number 7 is used for several plastics, including those that contain BPA as well as those that DO NOT CONTAIN BPA. Simply looking for recycling code 7 will not determine whether it contains BPA. These symbols were created to identify plastics for recycling purposes. To help parents, Philips AVENT clearly labels the packaging of BPA-free products as BPA-free.

Does Philips AVENT agree with the advice not to use scratched or damaged bottles?

Yes. This is already indicated in our directions for use where it states: Excessive concentrations of detergents may eventually cause plastic components to crack. Should this occur, replace immediately. We recommend this course of action not because the bottles contain BPA but because cracked bottles are more challenging to clean and can be dangerous as liquid may leak out from the bottle and can result in injury to the infant.