Use This Not That: Mealtime Essentials Non-Toxic Switches for Kids

September 25, 2020 Aida Garcia-Toledo

After my last post I received may request for more ‘swaps’ so here is one more! Let me know what other swaps you are interested in knowing about!

Today lets focus on mealtime for kids

Generally you will find the main rule is to step away from plastic… However other materials you want to minimize or source carefully (only high quality items) include:

melamine: is suspected of causing damage to the bladder and kidneys when continuously exposed to high heat (never microwave nor place in dishwasher)

wood: some wooden plates come sealed with lacquers that could wear down with use. Ideally look for wooden items that are sealed/finsihed with natural beeswax, walnut oil, beeswax, carnauba wax. Always follow care instructions carefully
bamboo: all bamboo mugs and plates can released high amounts of the toxins when exposed to heat (up to 30 times the EU’s safe limit for adults and up to 120 times the limit for children) this is because to make bamboo cups and plates you usually need Melamine and formaldehyde containing resins.
silicone: low quality and brightly colored silicone can contain lead and fillers and can leach siloxanes when exposed to heat. always confirm your silicone is platinum or medical grade and has been tested for lead and contains no fillers

Switch this: for this!

plastic ‘BPA ‘ free baby bottles SWITCH TO glass or stainless steel baby bottles

So many to choose from! My Amazon Shop and love these available at The Tot

Plastic blender for baby food ——- Beaba Babycook Neo - no plastic comes into contact with the food!
Plastic sippy cup ——— Green Sprouts glass sippy cup
Melamine plates —— stainless steel, glass covered with silicone. Some brands I like:

KiddoBloom :

Cutelery