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Baby Food Storage Containers
Small containers used for storing, freezing, and serving homemade or leftover baby food. Often heated in microwave with food inside, increasing potential for chemical leaching.
Why It Matters
Baby food is often heated directly in these containers. Acidic foods (fruits, tomatoes) and fatty foods increase leaching. Freezing and thawing cycles can stress plastic.
Chemicals of Concern in This Product
Bisphenol A (BPA)
An industrial chemical used to make certain plastics and resins since the 1950s. Found in...
BPA Substitutes (BPS, BPF)
Chemicals used to replace BPA in plastics and can linings after BPA health concerns emerged....
Phthalates
A group of chemicals used to make plastics more flexible and harder to break. Also used as...
PFAS (Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances)
A large group of synthetic chemicals known as 'forever chemicals' because they don't...
Ingredient Red Flags
Watch for these on ingredient labels:
- Microwaving in plastic
- Scratched or worn plastic
- Unknown plastic types
- Containers not meant for food storage
What to Look For
- ✓Glass containers with silicone lids
- ✓Stainless steel containers
- ✓Silicone containers (for freezing)
- ✓Never microwave in plastic
Finding Safer Options
Glass baby food containers (WeeSprout, Sage Spoonfuls), silicone freezer trays (Kiddo Feedo), or stainless steel containers. Mason jars work well too.
Certifications to Look For
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