Is Bakelite a safe plastic for children to eat off of regularly?
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I have never heard of bakelite being unsafe.  But bakelite is the most highly prized vintage plastic.  The material is very hard, and was used in stylish items from the 1920's and 30's.  If you have bakelite plates, are you sure they're not collectibles?
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Type of plastic that can be used.\nSize of the removal pieces.\nLevel of lead in the paint of toys.\nLabeling for appropriate age.
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Iv not heard that it can be toxic? But it does give warm liquids a 'plasticy' taste sometimes?
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Many young children put nonfood items in their mouths at one time or another. They're naturally curious about their environment, and they may, for instance, eat some dirt out of the sandbox. Kids with pica, however, go beyond this innocent exploration of their surroundings. As many as 25% to 30% of kids (and 20% of those seen in mental health clinics) have an eating disorder called pica, which is characterized by persistent and compulsive cravings (lasting 1 month or longer) to eat nonfood items. \n\nWhat Is Pica?\nThe word pica comes from the Latin word for magpie, a bird known for its large and indiscriminate appetite. \n\nPica is most common in people with developmental disabilities, including autism and mental retardation, and in children between the ages of 2 and 3. Although kids younger than 18 to 24 months can try to eat nonfood items, it isn't necessarily considered abnormal at that age. \n\nPica is also a behavior that may also surface in children who've had a brain injury affecting their development. It can also be a problem for some pregnant women, as well as people with epilepsy.
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Polymers from some plastics can supposedly leach.\nThis happens e.g. if you microwave something without removing the saran wrap.\n\nIn general the environmental hazard with plastics and polystyrene is not that they're toxic, but that they will last for thousands of years. It's unfortunately more economical to make them disposable than to recycle. If oil hit $200 a barrel or there were higher pollution fines /landfill fees this would change.
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Hmmm well eating ballons isn't that healthy no matter what thhy are coated with, just beacuse of the material they are made out.  But other than that there should be no other effects, talk to a doctor if you get any other symptoms though!
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yes it is very safe. yeah sure its full of chemicals. for those of you that drink ice mountian bottled water because its 'filtered and it aint tap water' news flash its tap water more speciffialy its swamp water. so bottoms up
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I'm sorry, I don't know anything about it.. hold on. .  lemme check..\nit looks like they're poisonous for sure.. but I can't find anything about children eating them..  Sorry.\n\n\nhttp://www.cookiebabyinc.com/poisonousplants/daffodil.html\n\nOh.. here's something else\n\nhttp://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/plantanswers/publications/poison/poison.html
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The symbols on the bottom indicate the type of plastic. This information is (theoretically) used for recycling purposes. Not all plastics can be dumped togeter for recycling.\n\nIf the bottle hasn't been used there shouldn't be a problem. I would not recommend a used bottle unless it has been boiled, and personally wouldn't use it even then.
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No, it is not harmful.  It is used instead of flour in foods.  You can use in  pies, custards and such.  It is a thickening agent.
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plastic and chocolates
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Currently, the polymer sodium polyacrylate.  It is nicknamed "super slurper" because it can absorb 400-800 times its body weight in water.  Oh yeah, it is used in a variety of applications, including diapers.  Pretty cool, huh?
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Lead isnot allowed for use in any childrens toys. It may be a good idea to have him checked out anyhow by a doctor to ensure the marble doesn't cause a blockage in his intestines. Best of luck to you both!
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I am a school lunch aide and must be very watchful of food allergins  \nTootsie rolls are non-peanut contact, but are a choking hazard for very young children.  You can make chocolate flavored treats with candy flavoring.\nhave your child tested every few years by the doctor, as some children out grow peanut allergies, I have one of my students who has.
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One of the most dangerous chemicals in diet foods is Aspartame (Nutrasweet).  A lot of people are affected by Nutrasweet, yet the manufacturers keep pumping that stuff into everything -- it's almost impossible to find a low-cal yogurt without it!  Sucralose is supposedly safer, but I avoid the stuff anyway.  It's best to just eat natural, healthy foods in reasonable quantities -- fresh fruits and vegetables and lean meats.
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Cold, wet foods/liquids are recommended; jello, popsicles, etc... As long as the child is ok with it then there shouldn't be a problem. Stay away from ice cream and other dairy though.
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Are we going to next ban preservatives in their lunch food...kids are going to do whatever they want so as RESPONSIBLE parents we should arm them with the pros and cons of drinking soda, eating nasty food, unprotected sex, drinking alcohol and trust that they will use their common sense to do what is right...you can't be there every moment for the rest of their life...