{"id":5797,"date":"2014-09-29T15:41:42","date_gmt":"2014-09-29T13:41:42","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/?p=5797"},"modified":"2014-09-29T15:41:42","modified_gmt":"2014-09-29T13:41:42","slug":"choosing-utensils-babies-tots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/blog\/choosing-utensils-babies-tots\/","title":{"rendered":"Table Talk: Choosing the Best Utensils for Babies &#038; Tots"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You know how important it is to make sure your growing baby eats the healthiest foods; but how much have you thought about the tableware used to serve that food? In today\u2019s world of cheap mass-produced plastics, so many parents choose plastic baby bottles, lunch boxes and utensils, without realising the hidden risks of ordinary plastics. When you&#8217;re choosing the perfect plate, bowl or sippy cup for your little one&#8217;s meals, there are so many cool and clever toxin-free alternatives. Take a look at what Faithful to Nature has in store, and get inspired!<\/p>\n<p>First of all, why should parents avoid plastics?<\/p>\n<p>When plastic containers are heated, washed or scratched, they start corroding and eventually start leaching a whole list of nasty chemicals into their contents.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Common Chemicals in Ordinary Plastics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>BPA:<\/strong> Bisphenol A is widely-used industrial chemical found in plastic containers and drinking bottles. This chemical mimics oestrogen hormones, which can disrupt young children\u2019s reproductive development.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Phthalates:\u00a0<\/strong>Another type of chemical used to make plastics; phthalates are endocrine disruptors that have been linked to hormonal imbalances.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dioxin:\u00a0<\/strong>Used in polyvinyl chloride (PVC) plastic products. Like phthalates, dioxin is an endocrine disruptor; plus it\u2019s been classified as a carcinogen by the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Vinyl Chloride:\u00a0<\/strong>Also used in PVC plastics; and also classified as carcinogenic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Styrene:\u00a0<\/strong> Found in disposable bowls, plastic cutlery and disposable polystyrene\u00a0cups and containers. Classified as a possible human carcinogen.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Obviously, none of us want these yucky substances leaching out of plastic containers and into baby&#8217;s food! Plus, plastic utensils aren&#8217;t really built to last; they&#8217;re typically disposable, short-lived products that get thrown away, and because they&#8217;re not biodegradable they pile up in our landfills pretty fast. Luckily, health-conscious baby care brands have created a range of really innovative products that are free of these harsh synthetic chemicals; and eco-friendly too.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Safe Alternatives to Ordinary Tableware<\/strong><\/h2>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Stainless Steel<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Stainless steel is lightweight but super-tough. Drinking bottles and food jars made of stainless steel are perfect for keeping food and drink healthy, fresh and chemical-free. Plus stainless steel tableware travels really well, as it can withstand being dropped and knocked around.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Our stainless steel tableware picks:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2865\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Cheeki-Serenity-550ml-Food-Jar-p-5003.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5803 \" title=\"cheeki-food-jar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/cheeki-food-jar1.jpg\" alt=\"cheeki-food-jar\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Cheeki-Serenity-550ml-Food-Jar-p-5003.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cheeki Food Jar<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Green-Kid-Stainless-mid-145-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5804 \" title=\"greenkid-bottles\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/greenkid-bottles.jpg\" alt=\"greenkid-bottles\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Green-Kid-Stainless-mid-145-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\">GreenKid Baby Bottles<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/klean-kanteen-sippy-cup.jpg\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5805 \" title=\"klean-kanteen-sippy-cup\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/klean-kanteen-sippy-cup.jpg\" alt=\"klean-kanteen-sippy-cup\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Klean-Kanteen-12oz-Kid-Kanteen-Sippy-Cup-p-4388.html\" target=\"_blank\">Klean Kanteen Sippy Cup<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Cornstarch Plastic (&#8220;PlaStarch&#8221;)<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This is a natural, plant-based alternative to chemical plastics. The cute and colourful Sprout Ware range includes forks and spoons, bowls, plates and sippy cups in a choice of colours for boys and girls. Dandelion also makes a range of lightweight but durable plates using cornstarch-based plastic. Perfect for picnicking!<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Our cornstarch plastic <em><strong>tableware<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0picks:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2865\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Sprout-Ware-mid-236-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5807 \" title=\"sproutware-cutlery\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/sproutware-cutlery1.jpg\" alt=\"sproutware-cutlery\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Sprout-Ware-mid-236-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Sprout Ware<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Dandelion-2pk-Plates-Reusables-Made-from-Corn-PBA-Free-p-2797.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5809 \" title=\"dandelion-plates\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/dandelion-plates.jpg\" alt=\"dandelion-plates\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Dandelion-2pk-Plates-Reusables-Made-from-Corn-PBA-Free-p-2797.html\" target=\"_blank\">Dandelion Divided Plates<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>BPA-Free Plastics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re enjoying a family nature walk or doing back-to-school shopping, there are so many great carcinogen-free plastic products available that will fit right into your kids&#8217; daily routine. Bobble water bottles and Re-Play utensils are made from food grade recycled plastics, free of BPAs and phthalates. Stylish Bento-Ware lunch boxes are so clever, designed to help mom pack a balanced lunch that won&#8217;t get soggy or squished! They&#8217;re also made from food safe plastics, BPA-free and phthalate-free.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Our BPA-free plastic <em><strong>tableware<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0picks:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2865\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Bobble-Water-Bottle-385-ml-Pink-Kiddies-p-2922.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5812 \" title=\"bobble-kids-bottle\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bobble-kids-bottle.jpg\" alt=\"bobble-kids-bottle\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Bobble-Water-Bottle-385-ml-Pink-Kiddies-p-2922.html\" target=\"_blank\">Bobble Kiddies Water Bottle<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Laptop-Lunches-Bento-Ware-mid-318-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5813 \" title=\"bento-boxes\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/bento-boxes.jpg\" alt=\"bento-boxes\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Laptop-Lunches-Bento-Ware-mid-318-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Bento-Ware Lunch Boxes<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Re-Play-mid-331-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5814 \" title=\"re-play-cups\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/re-play-cups.jpg\" alt=\"re-play-cups\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Re-Play-mid-331-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Re-Play<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Glass<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Made from natural materials (sand, soda ash, limestone), glass is healthier for the planet and for your family. Glass is also inert, which means its structural integrity won&#8217;t break down over time like plastic does. Glass containers won&#8217;t stain, won&#8217;t absorb odours or flavours and most importantly, won&#8217;t leach.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Our glass <em><strong>tableware<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0picks:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2865\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Consol-Grip-Go-Bottle-p-5211.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5818 \" title=\"consol-bottle\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/consol-bottle.jpg\" alt=\"consol-bottle\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Consol-Grip-Go-Bottle-p-5211.html\" target=\"_blank\">Consol Grip &amp; Go Bottle<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Cherub-Baby-mid-329-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5819 \" title=\"cherub-baby\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/cherub-baby.jpg\" alt=\"cherub-baby\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Cherub-Baby-mid-329-p-1.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cherub Baby Bottles<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Consol-291ml-Jam-Jar-p-5259.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5820 \" title=\"jam-jar\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/jam-jar.jpg\" alt=\"jam-jar\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/Consol-291ml-Jam-Jar-p-5259.html\" target=\"_blank\">Consol Jam Jar<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h3><strong>Wood<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Tableware made from sustainably harvested natural woods are so safe and eco-friendly; plus they look really beautiful! Our range of bamboo wood plates, cups and utensils make lovely gifts, plus they&#8217;re ergonomically designed to help tots who are learning to feed themselves.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Our wooden\u00a0<em><strong>tableware<\/strong><\/em>\u00a0picks:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2865\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/La-Boos-Kids-Bamboo-Bear-Plate-Cutlery-p-5288.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2865\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5824 \" title=\"la-boos-plate\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/la-boos-plate.jpg\" alt=\"la-boos-plate\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2865\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/La-Boos-Kids-Bamboo-Bear-Plate-Cutlery-p-5288.html\" target=\"_blank\">La-Boos Bamboo Tableware<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_2864\" style=\"width: 154px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/La-Boos-Bamboo-Learning-Cup-p-5291.html\" target=\"_blank\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2864\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-5825 \" title=\"la-boos-learning-cup\" src=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/natural-organic-blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/09\/la-boos-learning-cup.jpg\" alt=\"la-boos-learning-cup\" width=\"144\" height=\"144\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2864\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.faithful-to-nature.co.za\/La-Boos-Bamboo-Learning-Cup-p-5291.html\" target=\"_blank\">La-Boos Learning Cup<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<h2><strong>Benefits of Eco-Tableware<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Safer for Kids:<\/strong> Nomore worries about \u00a0harsh chemicals leaching into food or formula.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Saves Waste:<\/strong> Every time you choose reusable containers or utensils, you save a whole bunch of disposable ones from ending up in a landfill.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cost effective:<\/strong> These goodies might cost a little more than cheap single-use plastics, but they last SO much longer, they save you money in the long run.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Ditching the disposable plastic really is a no-brainer; it&#8217;s better for the environment, better for your budget and most importantly, better for your growing baby.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You know how important it is to make sure your growing baby eats the healthiest foods; but how much have you thought about the tableware used to serve that food? 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