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Just heating it up in the microwave is bad? I know I've heard heating it up in like plastic containers is bad.....but I think if you put it in a glass container such as Pyrex it should be fine.

Not to sound cynical or anything, but nowadays there are tests and surveys that link everything to cancer......I wouldn't worry about the microwave...

Is it that the items are cold from the fridge, or do you have to defrost?

We don't have a microwave, so I have to heat stuff up either on the stove or in a double boiler over water, which is what I do for DS's stuff so it doesn't scorch.

i have zero background, but they say heating it up from the stove vs microwave is different and supposely microwave kills any "good" nutrients. i believe it. sometimes though (usually), convenience wins hands down! maybe compromise and use a toaster oven? when i "toast" things, it's pretty quick (less than 4 min?)....not sure if you have any baby dishes that could withstand the heat though.

edit: actually, might take longer with a "real" meal, like spaghetti. so maybe just stovetop with high heat?

@Andrea: yeah, microwave is my best friend. i still use it to this day. but if i'm not lazy enough, i'll heat it stovetop.

Could you heat it up in the oven? It would take a little longer, but maybe you can find something to do to entertain her and stall for a bit.

Personally, I use the microwave. My hubby doesn't like it, but if he wants to start cooking fresh all the time and not freeze her meals then he's allowed, and he doesn't want to do that.

@Andrea: Yeah, but it will be worth it in the long run when you feel good about what you're feeding your LO and don't have to worry.

@Andrea: Haha! Why do you care about your LO's health more than your own? You should take care of yourself too so you're around to see her grow up for as long as possible!

In terms of veggies, I have actually heard the opposite... boiling things depletes more vitamins than microwaving....

@Andrea: Lol- I just googled "Microwave harms food" and the amount of sensational websites is crazy! No wonder you were concerned. I did find an article that put together where the fear is coming from that you might want to check out. All the info in that article makes sense. http://www.abc.net.au/science/articles/2006/03/23/1597903.htm (and unfortunaltely, I have no idea how to turn that into a hyperlink with my phone).

I'm sure they're right that it's not as healthy as non-microwaved food but it's not like your LO is getting NO nutrients from it. As long as everything she eats isn't out of the microwave, I wouldn't worry about it. All in moderation.

I was going to say, isn't heating in any way going to disturb molecules?? We use the microwave freely, but we are careful as to what containers we use to heat in. Usually ceramic or glass.

I intend to continue using my microwave - it's just so much easier! But I always try to avoid heating up plastic containers, even if it's microwave proof, I usually transfer it to plate.

We don't own a microwave. We haven't owned a microwave in over 4.5 years! I don't think we will ever own a microwave again, unless a house we rent or buy has one built in.

I can't use my microwave anymore since reading this.
I put water in a pot, placed LO's food in a glass jar and heated her food up in boiling water. Worked well!

I have looked through the medical journals I can search at work before, and I am yet to find any legitimate, peer reviewed journal article that indicates that microwave cooking of food is hazardous in any way.