The sustainability battle: plastic and silicone

As a parent, when putting together your layette, you are inundated with lots of beautiful and practical eating utensils in various materials like plastic (PP) and silicone. But which material should you choose? We compare two of them, to hopefully make that choice a bit easier for you! ;-)

Plastic

For years, plastic was seen as the perfect material. And that’s understandable up to a point. Plastic is a safe material that lasts for years without compromising on quality. The material absorbs shocks well, so it can handle being dropped or knocked over.

Newer versions of plastic plates or storage boxes can, in most cases, be used in the freezer, microwave or dishwasher without any problems. However, make sure you check the symbols for suitability, which can often be found on the bottom.

What about the OXO Tot collection?
Because of the high-quality and functional design of the OXO Tot products, you can rest assured that they are made to last. The sturdy plastic (made from the more ecological polypropylene) and the combination with silicone ensures that they can withstand a lot of falls and knocks. Products such as the freezer boxes, the bottle drying rack and the cutlery for older children can be used for a long time, long after your child has taken his first steps.

Silicone

Silicone is one of the safest and most durable materials. It can withstand extremely high and low temperatures, which makes it suitable for use in the freezer, microwave, oven and dishwasher. Silicone products are also very easy to clean. Due to the flexibility of the material, silicone can also withstand being dropped and knocked.

What about the OXO Tot silicone collection?
The OXO Tot silicone products consist of 100% silicone. So you can assume that every item will last a long time and can withstand extreme temperatures, falls and knocks.

So there is something positive and negative to say about these two materials. It’s best to weigh up your own expectations to help you decide whether you want to go for silicone or plastic.