Avoid Plastics
Whenever possible reduce or avoid using plastics; don't microwaving food in plastic containers; keep plastics out of your childrens mouth; and reduce plastics in childrens play areas.
Avoid using plastic containers in the microwave, since unsafe chemicals are released when plastics are heated. Instead, use glass or ceramic containers to microwave food and beverages. Reduce the number of plastic products in your child's environment-squeeze toys, rattles, bath toys, cribs, teethers, pacifiers, high chairs, and more-made of soft plastic and opt instead for toys and books made with natural wood, paper, cloth, or metal. Be cautious of cling wraps, especially for microwave use. Instead, wrap foods in butcher paper, waxed paper, or paper towels-or store food in glass or ceramic containers. Wash plastic containers by hand with a mild soap instead of dishwashing, as the hot water degrades plastics. Choose safer plastics such as polyethylene (numbered #1, #2, and #4) and polypropylene (#5), which are less toxic and non-chlorinated. Avoid the use of polycarbonate and polystyrene (#3 and #6) baby bottles and sippy cups. Look for products that state "no phthalates" or "no bisphenol A (BPA)." If the packaging does not identify the plastic, ask the manufacturer or don't buy it.
