Parents are constantly striving to protect their children from threats, both visible and invisible. One of the growing concerns in the world of child health concerns chemical substances known as PFASs, often referred to as "eternal pollutants" due to their persistence in the environment and in the human body. This article explores the dangers of PFAS for babies and how innovative products, such as Élhée medical silicone baby bottles, offer a safe alternative to keep them away from these risks.
- What is a PFAS?
- Impact of PFAS on babies' health
- How do they come into contact with babies?
- The Élhée solution: A PFAS-free bottle in medical silicone
- Our tips for protecting babies from eternal pollutants
What are PFAS?
PFAS are a group of over 4000 chemical compounds used in a multitude of everyday products for their water and grease repellent properties. They are found in items as varied as food packaging, clothing, non-stick cookware, bibs, changing mats, bedding... Unfortunately, their chemical structure makes them not only resistant to water and grease, but also extremely persistent in the environment and in living organisms, hence their nickname.
Impact of PFAS on babies' health
Research indicates that exposure to PFAS can be particularly harmful to babies and young children. These substances have been associated with a variety of health problems, such as developmental delays, immune deficiencies and impaired thyroid function. Since babies and toddlers are in a phase of rapid growth, they are particularly vulnerable to the toxic effects of these pollutants.
How do PFAS come into contact with babies?
PFAS can contaminate babies by several routes, but the most direct is through food. Food packaging, certain types of plastic baby bottles and other products can contain PFASs, which then migrate into food or milk. What's more, as these compounds are ubiquitous in the environment, they can also be present in drinking water.
Élhée's solution: a PFAS-free bottle in medical silicone
In response to these concerns, Élhée has developed an innovative medical-grade silicone feeding bottle that represents a significant advance in infant food safety. Here's why Élhée feeding bottles are an ideal choice for parents concerned about their children's health:
High-quality medical silicone
The silicone used by Élhée is LSR (Liquid Silicone Rubber), known for its biocompatibility, hypoallergenicity and non-allergenic properties. This material is specially designed for sensitive medical applications, and meets the strict standards of the European Pharmacopoeia and international regulations such as ISO 10993 and USP Class VI.
No harmful pollutants
Élhée baby bottles are free from bisphenol (A, B, C, E, F, S, Z), phthalates, lead, PVC, chlorine and nitrosamines. Most importantly, they contain no PFAS, ensuring that infants are not exposed to any of these eternal pollutants.
Innovative design
The patented design of the Élhée feeding bottle guarantees perfect harmlessness between the milk and the plastic components that make up the bottle, thanks to a protective neck made of medical silicone that eliminates any risk of contamination of baby's milk.
Commitment to safety
By choosing platinum rather than peroxide catalysis for silicone manufacture, Élhée demonstrates a commitment to the purity and safety of the materials used, going beyond regulatory requirements.
Les biberons Élhée accompagneront votre bébé de la naissance jusqu'à 24 mois et plus, pour lui permettre une parfaite autonomie, sans risque de casse.
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Tips to protect babies from PFAS
In addition to using safe baby bottles like those offered by Élhée, parents can adopt several reflexes to minimize their babies' exposure to PFAS:
- Prefer filtered water: Use certified water filters to remove PFAS.
- Choose certified PFAS-free products: Check product labels, especially on clothing.
- Opt for second-hand clothes: Opt for second-hand clothes, or wash new clothes before baby wears them.
- Avoid heating purées in plastic or non-stick containers. plastic or non-stick containers: When heating baby's purées, use glass containers instead.
As concern over PFAS continues to grow, companies like Élhée are playing a crucial role in developing products that guarantee the safety and health of future generations. Choosing a PFAS-free baby bottle, like those from Élhée, is an important step towards a childhood protected from harmful substances.
It's important to remember that every little step counts and contributes greatly to a safer environment and your child's well-being.
