{"id":50249,"date":"2026-11-12T08:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-11-12T07:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/?p=50249"},"modified":"2026-10-29T19:22:04","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T18:22:04","slug":"care-baby-silicone-tableware","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/entretien-vaisselle-silicone-bebe\/","title":{"rendered":"How to care for baby's silicone tableware: washing, smells and stains"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silicone tableware is practical, but it has its little quirks: it sometimes holds on to smells and stains easily with carrots or tomato. Here are our tips to keep it clean, soft and pleasant to use, meal after meal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The first wash<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Avant la premi\u00e8re utilisation, lavez chaque pi\u00e8ce \u00e0 l&#8217;eau chaude avec un peu de liquide vaisselle doux, puis rincez abondamment et laissez s\u00e9cher. Cela supprime la poussi\u00e8re de fabrication et l&#8217;\u00e9ventuelle odeur de neuf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Everyday washing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Rinse the tableware quickly after the meal to stop food from drying on.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Lavez-la \u00e0 l&#8217;eau chaude avec un liquide vaisselle doux et une \u00e9ponge non abrasive.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Remember the nooks and crannies: under the suction cups, the edges of bowls and the rims of bibs.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Rincez \u00e0 l&#8217;eau claire pour \u00e9liminer tout r\u00e9sidu de savon.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can you use the dishwasher?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often yes, by placing the pieces in the top rack, away from the heating element. However, check the manufacturer's instructions on each product page: they always take priority.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sterilising silicone tableware<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pour les petits, certains parents st\u00e9rilisent la vaisselle. Ne le faites que si le fabricant l&#8217;autorise, et respectez la m\u00e9thode indiqu\u00e9e (eau bouillante, st\u00e9rilisateur). En cas de doute, demandez conseil \u00e0 votre p\u00e9diatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting rid of smells<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Laissez tremper les pi\u00e8ces dans de l&#8217;eau chaude avec du bicarbonate de soude, puis rincez.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Essayez un trempage dans de l&#8217;eau additionn\u00e9e d&#8217;un peu de vinaigre blanc, puis rincez abondamment.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Laissez s\u00e9cher \u00e0 l&#8217;air libre, id\u00e9alement pr\u00e8s d&#8217;une fen\u00eatre, pour a\u00e9rer la mati\u00e8re.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Removing stains<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Very colourful foods (carrot, tomato, turmeric) can tint light-coloured silicone. Soaking in bicarbonate of soda and then drying in daylight often fades the tint. Avoid bleach and abrasive products, which damage the material.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Drying and storing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">S\u00e9chez compl\u00e8tement chaque pi\u00e8ce, notamment sous les ventouses o\u00f9 l&#8217;eau stagne, avant de la ranger. Un rangement humide favorise les odeurs et les moisissures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When should silicone tableware be replaced?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n\n<li>Fissures, d\u00e9chirures ou parties qui s&#8217;effritent.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Significant warping or a suction cup that no longer holds.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>A smell that persists despite washing.<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Couleur qui s&#8217;\u00e9caille, devient collante ou grasse au toucher.<\/li>\n\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions fr\u00e9quentes sur l&#8217;entretien du silicone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can silicone tableware go in the microwave?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seulement si le fabricant l&#8217;indique clairement sur la fiche du produit. Dans le doute, \u00e9vitez.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pourquoi le silicone garde-t-il l&#8217;odeur ?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silicone can hold on to a little of the fats and smells from food. Soaking in bicarbonate of soda and drying it well usually solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Going further: <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/food-grade-silicone-baby-safety\/\">food-grade silicone: is it safe?<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/baby-silicone-tableware\/\">why silicone tableware is essential<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/blog\/baby-meals-complete-guide\/\">complete guide to baby meals<\/a>. D\u00e9couvrez nos ensembles comme l&#8217;<a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/complete-silicone-feeding-set\/\">complete silicone feeding set<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product\/silicone-baby-car-meal-set\/\">car feeding set<\/a> in the category <a href=\"https:\/\/petitmaxou.com\/en\/product-category\/baby-feeding-accessories-and-utensils\/crockery\/\">baby tableware<\/a>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to wash baby's silicone tableware: first wash, dishwasher, smells, stains, drying and when to replace it. 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