Question from petercsantoro@yahoo.com
I purée foods for my infant and discovered the Beaba Baby food freezer tray to store small portions in the freezer. The tray is made of silicone, and I am wondering how safe is silicone to store my baby’s food. Does it leach? Is it better than plastic? I have some Pirex glass bowls that I use also, but like the small, convenient size of the silicone trays. Which is best? Should I just stick with glass? Also, is a silicone steamer safe, or is there a better option for a steamer? Thanks!
Debra’s Answer
There’s a big discussion of silicone at Q&A: Is Silicone Cookware Safe?.
With regards to using it for baby food, I’ll just say that there is always the possibility of leaching of unknown substances, glass is always considered the safest, and with babies it’s always prudent to choose the safest option.
