https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Wed, 15 Apr 2026 14:19:15 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473768 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:21:58 +0000 loveisstrange 1473768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The main issues are dishwashing and microwaving, any time it gets heated. We dont do that, so Im not too concerned. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473758 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:20:49 +0000 immabeetoo 1473758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't dishwasher wash or microwave plastic and try to use alternatives when possible. That's realistic for our lives and works for us. I love Pyrex! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473710 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:15:29 +0000 Bao 1473710@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We heat things in glass but that's it. We will keep all of our plastic stuff. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473675 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 13:08:34 +0000 spaniellove 1473675@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't heat in plastic and were planning on not using plastic baby items whenever possible. As for cutting boards, we've always believed that wood is more unsafe than plastic because of the sanitation factor and because there's always the risk of splintering. It's so rare that we use plastic measuring cups and most of the time we use glass anyway. So basically this doesn't change our lifestyle much. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473459 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:37:57 +0000 Torchwood 1473459@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had already started before that article came out. And thankfully we started before TTC, so we won't have any plastic baby stuff to begin with. Well, I'm sure we'll get gifted some, but it will be returned. </p> <p>We just started slowly with our food storage items, then continued with things like utensils. I figure every item I get out is a step in the right direction, but I don't have to do it all at once. DH doesn't care really, but he's willing to go along with it. </p> <p>We're also getting rid of our non-stick pans, which is expensive. But thankfully my mom had an expensive stainless steel set that she didn't use, and needed new non-stick, so she was willing to trade. I hate giving her something I'm not willing to use myself, but she refuses to give up non-stick, and her current ones are older and scratched, so at least my set will be safER, even if I don't think it's really safe. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473440 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:35:11 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 1473440@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have too much plastic in the kitchen so I won't be throwing anything out. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473424 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:32:52 +0000 Andrea 1473424@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think I've already cut plastic use to my bare minimum so I won't be doing more. Once my baby is a bit older, we'll have even less plastic around, but I think it is hard to avoid some things for now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473421 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:32:41 +0000 coopsmama 1473421@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@grizz: That's us, too.</p> <p>I can't worry about everything, and since we've already done our best to keep our plastic usage low, I'm not going to dwell on DS using plastic sippy cups and straws and whatnot. We just don't have the funds currently to replace those items and I'm sure that the amounts of anything bad he could get from those items are low due to limited use. </p> <p>We also never heat anything in plastic, which is easy as we don't own a microwave. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473398 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:29:35 +0000 travelgirl1 1473398@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We don't use plastic in the microwave but I don't feel we can avoid plastic cups/plates etc at this point. It does concern me but I feel like there will be research citing dangers about every material we use at some point and I'm quick to freak outw hen there is; which stops me making balanced decisions. I'm trying to just use sound judgement and cut back where I can instead. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473376 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:27:46 +0000 littlebug 1473376@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am working on changing our food storage over to glass, but I am not going to change it all. Hubs and I both commute by train to work. Carrying the glass containers is MUCH heavier than the plastic, and it is a strain on my already-tired back and shoulders. I know that sounds like a stupid reason, but it is a genuine concern for me. For now, if I am only bringing one thing, I'll bring glass. But on the occasions where I need to bring in a couple of containers, it'll probably be plastic. And Hubs refuses to switch to carrying glass. </p> <p>So for storing stuff at home, we're switching to glass....slowly. I do not heat up our food in plastic - I either dish it out onto the plate to heat it or put it into a glass container. But D will continue to use his plastic bottles and straw cups. I did read somewhere that there are glass straws available, but....yeah, D chews on his straws too much, so THAT is not happening any time soon. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473349 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:24:38 +0000 Boheme 1473349@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We've always kept plastic to a minimum, but I'm not sure how to avoid straw cups and a few other baby items. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473332 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:22:52 +0000 mrs. wagon 1473332@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We already use pyrex to store leftovers, and about a year ago we stopped using plastic in the microwave. So we use plastic for cold things and lunches, and serving food. </p> <p>We still have plastic cutting boards but Wagon Sr. just read up on how wood is much easier to sanitize, so at some point we'll switch. I grew up with wood cutting boards and loved the thin, light plastic ones... but I guess I have to switch back now to the heavy wood ones. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473312 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:20:46 +0000 sunny 1473312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The only change we are planning to make (started before this article) is that we are going to start storing our food in glass containers. We already don't microwave plastic. We will continue to use plastic bowls, spoons and cups for LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473305 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:19:08 +0000 Elderberrygin 1473305@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the main thing I'll be looking at is switching from plastic to glass storage containers. I'm less worried about things that just briefly touch food during a meal or prep like spatulas and measuring cups and whatnot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473297 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:17:57 +0000 Baby Boy Mom 1473297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've been slowly switching to glass storage. It helps that the coconut oil and apple sauce we buy come in glass so I've been repurposing those jars. We are going to try to switch some of our baby stuff to stainless steel, but it's probably going to take a while. To be honest, environmental toxins concern me a lot, but the convenience of plastic is hard to give up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473231 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:09:46 +0000 LovelyPlum 1473231@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>About a month ago, we made the switch to not microwaving in plastic. That's about all we're doing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473200 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:06:43 +0000 autumnlove 1473200@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm not tossing anything. I will buy some glass Pyrex food storage and use those for leftovers. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toss-all-plastic-plates-bowls-spoons-cutting-boards-etc#post-1473179 Thu, 06 Mar 2014 12:04:10 +0000 Cchoi4 1473179@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Have you all read the article on how BPA-free products aren't necessarily as safe as we once thought?</p> <p>Link here: <a href="http://www.ibtimes.com/bpa-free-plastics-might-not-be-safe-you-think-they-are-1559434" rel="nofollow">http://www.ibtimes.com/bpa-free-plastics-might-not-be-safe-you-think-they-are-1559434</a></p> <p>I don't want to be alarmist but we have a TON of BPA-free plastics for our two kids: sippy cups, IKEA plates and bowls, take and toss cups, spoons, bento boxes, snack traps, even teethers!</p> <p>So what are we to do? Toss it all and re-buy everything in glass and/or stainless steel?</p> <p>I'm looking even my kitchen supplies and realize I use so many plastics for my own cooking/eating needs - measuring cups, tupperware, oil dispensers, cutting boards, etc. </p> <p>I know I can't get away from ALL plastics, but I can replace things that I think are used frequently... </p> <p>I'm not sure what my plan will be...anyone already start tossing the plastic? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craft-project-help-for-1st-birthday-decorating-plastic-bowlsplates#post-188622 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 20:22:14 +0000 chopsuey 188622@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't believe your LO is almost 1 already!!!<br /> And I would go buy stickers. Much easier than paint! (less toxic too) :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craft-project-help-for-1st-birthday-decorating-plastic-bowlsplates#post-187758 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:27:31 +0000 heffalump 187758@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like Mrs. Bee's sticker idea. I feel like they sell dot stickers at office supply stores. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craft-project-help-for-1st-birthday-decorating-plastic-bowlsplates#post-187743 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:19:54 +0000 eeh 187743@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would be careful with painting on anything you're using to serve food. Most paints aren't food safe. </p> <p>Maybe you could use the platters to hold other types of containers..lime green platters with polka dotted cupcake liners with snacks inside. Or, line the platters with tissue paper. Or do a fun table cloth and keep the platters solid colored. Or add some brightly colored vases with polka dots. Or even find some great ribbon to spruce up the table. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craft-project-help-for-1st-birthday-decorating-plastic-bowlsplates#post-187732 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:08:29 +0000 Mrs. Bee 187732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>you could use a hole punch and put on round white stickers instead. you can buy full size sticker paper at any office supply store. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craft-project-help-for-1st-birthday-decorating-plastic-bowlsplates#post-187728 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:07:27 +0000 Smurfette 187728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Thehistoryofus: I would just ask someone at your local craft store. I don't know what paint would work best but I know that there is one. They make foam circle brushes so it would be really easy to do once you get the right paint. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craft-project-help-for-1st-birthday-decorating-plastic-bowlsplates#post-187655 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:24:40 +0000 T.H.O.U. 187655@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blushink: Thanks, any ideas for paint to use to paint on plastic? I know people paint on wine glasses and such so maybe something similar?! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craft-project-help-for-1st-birthday-decorating-plastic-bowlsplates#post-187649 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 07:09:03 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 187649@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the wall feature here<br /> <a href="http://blog.amyatlas.com/2010/12/shes-about-to-pop-bubbles-guest-dessert-feature/" rel="nofollow">http://blog.amyatlas.com/2010/12/shes-about-to-pop-bubbles-guest-dessert-feature/</a></p> <p>here's a polka dot party search<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/search/?q=Polka+dot+party+" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/search/?q=Polka+dot+party+</a></p> <p>You can check out these boards for some great ideas<br /> <a href="http://pinterest.com/karaspartyideas/" rel="nofollow">http://pinterest.com/karaspartyideas/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craft-project-help-for-1st-birthday-decorating-plastic-bowlsplates#post-187638 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:54:55 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 187638@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I know you can make cupcake stands with plates and candlesticks. Even wall art with the paper plates. </p> <p>Let me find a few links on pinterest. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/craft-project-help-for-1st-birthday-decorating-plastic-bowlsplates#post-187632 Wed, 13 Jun 2012 06:48:18 +0000 T.H.O.U. 187632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So we are doing a polka dot theme for LO's first birthday. I got some great lime green platters and bowls at WalMart (ugh I normally hate shopping there but they did have what I needed) for $1. I now want to spruce these up a bit with some white polka dots. Any suggestions? They will be used to set cupcakes on, bowl for chips, etc. Is there a special paint to be used? </p>