Every parent wants the best for their kids. We carefully choose organic foods, filter their water, and read every ingredient label.
But what if the biggest danger isn’t in the food itself—but in the bowl you’re serving it in?
If you’re still using plastic baby products, here are 5 reasons why it’s time to stop—for good.
1. Babies Consume More Microplastics Than Adults—And Their Bodies Can’t Fight It
Microplastics are tiny plastic fragments that shed from bottles, bowls, and even toys. The problem? Babies and toddlers ingest far more than adults.
🔬 A 2021 study in Environmental Science & Technology found that infants had 10-20x more microplastics in their stool than adults. That means their small, developing bodies are taking in far more plastic than we ever did growing up.
And the worst part? Babies don’t have the detoxification systems that adults do. Their bodies can’t process these plastics, meaning they stay inside—accumulating over time.
2. Plastic Baby Products Break Down Faster Than You Think
Think your baby’s bowl, bottle, or spoon is safe because it looks fine? Think again.
🚨 Studies show that plastic degrades every time it’s heated, scratched, or washed. That means:
⚠️ Every time you microwave baby food in a plastic bowl? Microplastics are released.
⚠️ Every time you wash a baby spoon in hot water? Plastic fibers break down.
⚠️ Every time your baby chews on a plastic cup? They’re ingesting invisible plastic particles.
Plastics aren’t just holding your baby’s food. They’re becoming part of it.
3. Endocrine Disruptors in Plastic Could Affect Growth, Metabolism & Fertility
Plastic isn’t just breaking down—it’s leaching toxic chemicals into your baby’s food.
Many baby products contain endocrine disruptors—chemicals that mimic hormones like estrogen and interfere with normal development.
Research has linked these toxins to:
⚠️ Hormonal imbalances
⚠️ Gut issues & immune dysfunction
⚠️ Developmental & behavioral concerns
A 2011 study in Environmental Health Perspectives found that even BPA-free plastics still release hormone-disrupting chemicals when heated or scratched. That means even “safe” plastic isn’t actually safe.
4. Microplastics Stay in the Body—They Don’t Just Pass Through
You might think microplastics pass through the body like other toxins. But that’s not what research is finding.
🔬 Scientists have detected microplastics in:
- The bloodstream 🩸 (Leslie et al., 2022)
- The lungs 🫁 (Jenner et al., 2022)
- The brains of newborn babies 🧠 (Ragusa et al., 2021)
Plastic isn’t something the body can just flush out. Once it’s in, it stays.
And with babies ingesting more microplastics than ever, that means their tiny bodies are storing plastic from the moment they start eating.
5. The Solution? Ditch Plastic Switch to Food-Grade Silicone
The good news? You can protect your baby from microplastic exposure—by switching to safe, non-toxic, plastic-free feeding products.
The Everything Mealtime Set by Morepeas is made from 100% food-grade silicone—a safe, durable alternative that doesn’t break down over time.
✅ No BPA, phthalates, or plastic leaching
✅ Scratch & heat-resistant—won’t degrade
✅ Microwave, dishwasher & freezer safe
✅ Designed for independent eating with spill-proof features
Microplastics are everywhere—but they don’t have to be in your baby’s food.
The Everything Mealtime Set is designed to make meals safer, easier, and mess-free—without the hidden risks of plastic. Made from 100% food-grade silicone, it won’t scratch, break down, or leach chemicals into your child’s food.
With a spill-proof snack cup, a suction bowl that stays put, and multiple lids for every stage of feeding, it’s the only set you need from first bites to independent eating.
No plastic. No toxins. Just stress-free mealtime—every day.
Investing in your baby’s future starts with the choices you make today.
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