The end of plastic baby bottles in nurseries
Since January 1, 2025 , nurseries , schools , and medical facilities located in municipalities with more than 2,000 inhabitants have been prohibited from using plastic food containers for cooking, reheating, or serving meals . This regulation confirms the phasing out of plastic baby bottles in favor of safer alternatives for babies' health : glass or silicone bottles. It also reflects a crucial commitment to protecting the precious health of young children.
still too often exposed to invisible microplastic particles.
In the heart of Elhea
At Élhée, this conviction has been at the heart of our commitment since 2019 .
In our creation, we have indeed chosen to push the boundaries of traditional childcare by offering a healthy and sustainable alternative to plastic baby bottles , at a time when this public health issue was still little known.
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Anti-colic baby bottle made of medical-grade silicone.
Why ban plastic in nurseries?
Why ban plastic in nurseries?
Because the goal is to protect the health of babies.
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The first few months of life are crucial, and infants are more sensitive to chemicals than adults. Furthermore, because their digestive system and metabolism are still immature, they absorb them more quickly.
An underestimated health risk
When plastic is heated, it releases invisible microparticles that can migrate into food. Some of these, such as endocrine disruptors, are suspected of having harmful effects on children's hormonal development and growth.
A commitment to future generations
This ban goes far beyond just the health of babies: it contributes to reducing plastic waste and protecting
Our environment. Less plastic in nurseries also means a healthier planet for our children.
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Regulations that formalize this awareness
This measure follows commitments made under the EGALIM law, aimed at limiting the exposure of vulnerable populations to food contaminants. (Source: info.gouv.fr ) But what does this mean in practical terms for your baby and their meals at daycare? What are the risks associated with heated plastics , and what alternatives exist ? We'll explain.
- Plastic baby bottles remain permitted during the transition period , but can no longer be heated on site, in the nursery.
- Meals must be served and reheated in plastic-free containers : glass, silicone or stainless steel.
- Nurseries must gradually renew their equipment , favouring healthy and sustainable solutions.
What if your baby uses a plastic bottle? They can keep it; the daycare will simply have to:
- Transfer your milk into a non-plastic container before heating it.
- Ensure that no plastic is exposed to heat before serving him/her meals or drinks.
Why choose the Élhée medical silicone baby bottle?
It stands out thanks to its unique features , designed to guarantee the safety and well-being of your baby.
PLATINUM CATALYSIS
Guarantees exceptional purity by avoiding the use of peroxides or other chemical agents.
HYPOALLERGENIC AND BIOCOMPATIBLE
designed to be perfectly tolerated by the bodies of toddlers, without the release of microparticles.
FREE FROM HARMFUL SUBSTANCES
Medical-grade silicone contains no BPA, BPS, phthalates, or other controversial substances.