Modern-day parents are steering clear of products containing plastics with BPA, PVC, and other harmful ingredients. When working towards reducing your plastic consumption why not start with what your kids are using every day? Little Keegs offers eco-friendly and sustainable feeding products made from 100% Food Grade Silicone. Food Grade Silicone is a safe and convenient alternative to plastic due to it being sustainable, easy to clean, light weight, durable, hygienic and hypoallergenic.

Silicone vs Plastic

Silicone is derived from silica, a natural substance found in sand. Being made from sand means that silicone is the second most abundant element on Earth. The silica is then processed with oxygen (to form the element silicon (Si)), hydrogen and carbon to create a non-toxic polymer. In contrast, plastic is made from crude oil, a non-renewable resource, and contains harmful toxins such as bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS).

Silicone’s base material, silica, doesn’t contain the same chemicals that are found in petroleum-based plastics. Plastics can be know to contain harmful toxins such as BPA, BPS, phthalates or microplastics.

Unlike plastic, silicone does not contain harmful toxins such as BPA, PVC, BPS, phthalates or microplastics. That’s why Silicone is the perfect choice for children’s tableware.

Silicone is more environmentally friendly than plastic as manufacturing silicone does not involve mining for crude oil, which most plastics are made from. It is also more durable than plastic so it lasts longer. Silicone is recyclable but not biodegradable, however it does not break down into micro-plastics either, which makes it ocean-friendly and less harmful than plastic. 

Why Choose Silicone?

Silicone dishes can withstand extremely high amounts of heat, making them great for use in the microwave or dishwasher. They and even oven safe up to 428 degrees Fahrenheit or 220 Celsius. Silicone dishes are heat resistant and 100% food grade silicone will not leach harmful chemicals into your food. This makes them a great option for reheating food. You no longer have to dirty multiple dishes just to safely reheat leftovers. Remember to always test the food’s temperature before giving it to a baby.

Parents tend to choose plastic because it is durable and easy to clean, but so is silicone! In fact, silicone is non-porous which means it’s a hypoallergenic material that’s waterproof and won’t harbor germs. Silicone is highly durable and retains its shape and flexibility in extreme conditions. This means your silicone dishes will not crack or warp if dropped or washed in the dishwasher.

Silicone is more environmentally friendly than plastic. It is made from silica, which is derived from sand, and manufacturing silicone does not involve mining for crude oil, which most plastics are made from. It is also more durable than plastic so it lasts longer. Silicone is recyclable but not biodegradable, however it does not break down into micro-plastics either, which makes it ocean-friendly and less harmful than plastic.

Why Choose Little Keegs?

Not all silicone is created equally. At Little Keegs we pride ourselves on safety and make sure you are receiving the highest quality of silicone. Our feeding products are made of 100% food grade silicone to prevent the use of toxins.

Our Little Keegs feeding sets are tested by a Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) accepted and accredited laboratory to ensure they comply with all applicable children’s product safety rules and have Children Product Certificates that certify compliance with all applicable federal safety requirements. This means you can rest assured that our products are not only beautiful but also safe. They are non-toxic and free of harmful chemicals like Lead, Phthalates, BPA, and PVC.