Question from Hope
Help! I just learned that the high chair tray my daughter eats off of is not so good. I’m looking for a non toxic surface for her to eat off of. She’s eating finger foods straight off the tray at the moment. Bowls are out of the question. She’ll simply play with them. I’m thinking that some sort of a placemat to cover the tray would be best. I’ve heard silicone isn’t all that safe. I’ve heard even the safer plastics such as #4 aren’t really all that great either. What about eating off of a cotton placemat? What other options are there? Thanks a million!
Debra’s Answer
You could use a cotton placemat if you wash it every time you use it. Or a cotton napkin or towel. These are items that regularly come in contact with food anyway.
I personally am not concerned about silicone baking mats. I use them almost every day for baking and roasting.
I piece of wood chopping board would be good.
It would just need to be something you can easily clean and sanitize with hot water.
Readers, any suggestions?
