The end of plastic baby bottles in crèches
As of January 1, 2025, crèches, schools and medical establishments in municipalities with a population of over 2,000 are no longer allowed to use plastic food containers for cooking, heating or serving meals. These regulations confirm the move away from plastic feeding bottles to glass or silicone bottles, which are safer for babies' health. It is also part of an essential initiative to protect the precious health of toddlers,
who are still too often exposed to invisible plastic micro-particles.
In the heart of Élhée
At Élhée, this conviction is at the heart of our our commitment since 2019. As early as
, we chose to push back the boundaries of traditional childcare by offering a healthy, sustainable alternative to plastic baby bottles, at a time when this public health issue was still little-known.
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Anti-colic bottle in medical silicone.
Why ban plastic from nurseries?
Why ban plastic from nurseries?
Because it's all about keeping babies healthy.
A small but growing organization
The first few months of life are crucial, and infants are more sensitive to chemical substances than adults. What's more, as their digestive systems and metabolism are still immature, they assimilate them more quickly.
An underestimated health risk
When plastic is heated, it releases invisible micro-particles that can migrate into food. Some, like 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 the health of babies: it helps to reduce plastic waste and protect
our environment. Less plastic in nurseries means a healthier planet for our children.
🍼 Choosing a silicone feeding bottle for your baby
Regulations formalize this new awareness
This measure follows on from the commitments made in 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 his meals at nursery school? What are the risks associated with heated plastics, and what alternatives exist? We explain.
- Plastic feeding bottles are still allowed during the transition period, but can no longer be heated on site at the crèche.
- Meals must be served and reheated in plastic-free containers: glass, silicone or stainless steel.
- Day-care centers must gradually renew their equipment, giving priority to healthy, sustainable solutions.
What if your baby uses a plastic bottle? He can keep it, the nursery will simply have to :
- Transfer milk to a non-plastic container before reheating.
- Make sure no plastic is exposed to heat before serving food or drinks.
Why choose the Élhée medical silicone feeding bottle?
It stands out thanks to its unique features, designed to guarantee your baby's safety and well-being.
PLATINUM CATALYST
Guarantees exceptional purity by avoiding the use of peroxides or other chemical agents.
HYPOALLERGENIC AND BIOCOMPATIBLE
designed to be perfectly tolerated by toddlers' bodies, without releasing microparticles.
NO HARMFUL SUBSTANCES
medical silicone contains no BPA, BPS, phthalates or other controversial substances.