Silicone vs. Platinum Silicone: What Moms Should Know

When it comes to safe food storage, not all silicone is created equal. Here’s the quick breakdown

Food-Grade Silicone (the “basic” option)

  • Safer than plastic

  • Flexible and reusable

But may sometimes hold odors or have tiny residues from the curing process

Platinum Silicone (the “better” option)

  • Made with a platinum curing process (instead of cheaper peroxide)

  • Cleaner and purer — fewer residual chemicals

  • Odor-free and taste-free

  • Built to last— Stronger and longer-lasting even after freezer, dishwasher, and microwave use

According to Better Homes & Gardens, experts note that high-quality silicone — especially platinum-cured — is preferred because it reduces leftover chemicals and odors from the manufacturing process (BHG.com).

Mom Tip: If you’re looking for the best way to store breast milk or baby food, the SelectShen™ Platinum Silicone Milk Storage Bag is made with 100% platinum-cured silicone. It’s reusable, leak-proof, foldable, odor-free, freezer-safe, and safe for sanitizing in boiling water — built to handle everything from -40°F to 400°F. That means you can confidently freeze milk, thaw it, or sanitize the bag in boiling water without worrying about plastics breaking down.

Sanitizing is especially important for newborns’ bottles and milk bags, giving moms extra peace of mind with every use.

SelectShen™ Platinum Silicone Milk Storage Bag – Safe to Boil, Safe for Babies

Why It Matters for Families

If you’re storing breast milk, baby food, or everyday leftovers, you don’t want to second-guess what’s touching your family’s meals. Platinum silicone is simply the safer, more dependable choice

Bottom line:

  • Plastic = outdated and risky

  • Regular silicone = good

  • Platinum silicone = best for moms who want peace of mind

👉 Ready to switch? Check out our SelectShen™ Platinum Silicone Milk Storage Bags — reusable, durable, and designed with moms in mind.

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