Since January 1, 2025 , daycare centers , schools and medical facilities located in a municipality with more than 2,000 inhabitants can no longer use plastic food containers to cook, reheat or serve meals . A regulation that confirms the abandonment of plastic baby bottles in favor of safer solutions for babies' health : glass or silicone baby bottles. And it is also part of an essential approach: protecting the precious health of toddlers, who are still too often exposed to invisible plastic microparticles.
At Élhée, this conviction has been at the heart of our commitment since 2019. Since our creation, we have indeed chosen to push the limits 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.
SUMMARY :
- Why ban plastic in daycare?
- A regulation that formalizes this awareness
- Zero plastic in daycare, constraint or opportunity?
- Why choose an Élhée medical silicone baby bottle?
Why ban plastic in daycare?
Because the challenge is to preserve the health of babies.
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The first months of life are crucial and infants are more sensitive to chemicals than adults. In addition, their digestive system and metabolism are still immature, so they assimilate them more quickly.
An underestimated health risk
When plastic is heated, it releases invisible microparticles that can migrate into food. Some, such as endocrine disruptors, are suspected of having harmful effects on hormonal development and growth in children.
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A commitment to future generations
This ban goes far beyond just baby health: it helps reduce plastic waste and protect our environment. Less plastic in daycare centers also means a healthier planet for our children.
🍼 Choosing a silicone bottle for your baby
A regulation that formalizes this awareness
This measure follows the commitments made under the EGALIM law, aimed at limiting the exposure of sensitive populations to food contaminants. (Source: info.gouv.fr ) But in concrete terms, what does this mean for your baby and their meals in daycare? What are the risks associated with heated plastics and what alternatives exist ? We will enlighten you.
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Plastic baby bottles remain permitted during the transition , but can no longer be heated on site in the nursery.
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Meals must be served and reheated in plastic-free containers : glass, silicone or stainless steel.
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Nurseries must gradually renew their equipment , favoring healthy and sustainable solutions.
What if your baby uses a plastic bottle? He can keep it, the nursery will simply have to:
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Transfer your milk to a non-plastic container before heating it.
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Make sure no plastic is exposed to heat before serving food or drinks.
Zero plastic in daycare, constraint or opportunity?
While this development may seem restrictive at first glance, it is an opportunity to teach our children healthy habits .
✨ What if you took the opportunity to adopt a safer alternative right now?
At Élhée, we designed our medical silicone baby bottle with one absolute requirement: to preserve the purity of milk preparations and protect baby from plastic microparticles .
Why choose the Élhée medical silicone baby bottle?
The BibROND, as it is known, 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 that can leave volatile residues.
- Hypoallergenic and biocompatible : designed to be perfectly tolerated by the body of little ones, without releasing microparticles.
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Free from harmful substances : medical silicone does not contain BPA, BPS, phthalates or other controversial substances.
Enhanced security thanks to our unique locking system
Élhée has developed a patented closure system that eliminates any contact between milk and plastic, unlike glass baby bottles that still use polypropylene collars ( thermoplastic polymer derived from hydrocarbons ). An innovation that guarantees your baby a diet that is 100% free of unwanted microparticles.
An ergonomic and sensory design
- Soft and flexible texture that mimics the feeling of the mother's breast for optimal comfort. High-performance anti-colic system reduces air absorption during feeding.
- Lightweight and unbreakable, ideal for safe use, without risk of breakage, unlike glass.
By choosing Élhée, you are choosing an innovation designed for the well-being of babies and a healthy alternative to plastic bottles, thus contributing to the protection of your child's health. 🌿
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