BPA ban in baby bottles?

We've been using baby bottles from the olden days. Parents then were not aware of BPA and its dangers.
We've used such bottles and we're fine now. So, why do we need to use BPA free bottles for our children?
Our parents, including ourselves do not know the harm that has been done, maybe we look fine but we can't say for sure.
Lookout for the next entry for BPA free baby bottles.

EU to ban BPA in baby bottles

Do chemicals in plastics pose a risk to the fetus or infant?

- plastics are made from a number of chemicals, including phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA)
- phthalates make plastic soft and flexible
- they are used in toys, medical devices (such as tubing), shampoos, cosmetics and food packaging
- BPA makes plastics clear and strong, used in baby bottles, food containers (to line metal food cans) and water bottles

- recent research suggests that exposure to phthalates before birth may contribute to subtle defects in male genitals
- phthalates also may pose a risk after birth
- in 2006, the National Toxicology Program (NTP) concluded that one type of phthalate used in plastic medical tubing could pose a risk to the reproductive systems of baby boys
- many hospitals have removed such products from newborn nurseries

- in 2008, the NTP also expressed concern about the effects of BPA on the brain, behavior and prostate gland in fetuses, infants and children
- other studies suggest that high BPA levels may play a role in some miscarriages