🧾 Introduction
Silicone dishes are very popular for baby meals: flexible, unbreakable, and BPA-free. But how to properly maintain them to ensure hygiene and longevity? Should they be hand washed? Are they dishwasher and microwave safe? Here is everything you need to know to properly wash baby silicone dishes.
🧽 Why good maintenance is essential
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Silicone is porous: poor washing can leave residues.
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Good cleaning prevents the accumulation of bacteria.
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Baby puts everything in their mouth, hence the importance of perfectly clean dishes.
✅ Steps to properly wash silicone dishes
1. 🧼 Hand washing (recommended for small items)
2. 🧺 Dishwasher washing
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Place in the upper basket
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Avoid cycles that are too hot or aggressive
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Do not overload to allow complete rinsing
3. 🌡️ Occasional disinfection
⚠️ Never use bleach or overly harsh products
❗ Tips if silicone retains odors
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Soak in a mixture of water + white vinegar (50/50)
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Let sit for 30 minutes, rinse thoroughly
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Alternative: baking soda + hot water
🛍️ Our recommendations
All Baby-Crea products are:
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In BPA-free silicone
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Easy to wash by hand or in the dishwasher
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Heat resistant, microwave safe, and sterilizable
👉 See our silicone tableware for babies on baby-crea.fr
❓FAQ
Q: Can I sterilize a silicone plate?
A: Yes, provided it is made of food-grade silicone.
Q: Does the dishwasher damage silicone tableware?
A: No, if it is placed in the upper basket and washed at a moderate temperature.
Q: How to remove ingrained stains?
A: Use a baking soda paste or a vinegar + hot water mixture.
💬 Conclusion
Cleaning baby silicone tableware requires little effort but must be done carefully. With proper care, you ensure perfect hygiene for baby… and you extend the lifespan of your accessories.
➡️ Discover our personalized silicone tableware, easy to maintain, on baby-crea.fr
