E 23: Microplastics & Babies: 5 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Baby’s Exposure

Are babies really more exposed to microplastics than adults? In this eye-opening episode of the Best for Baby Podcast, paediatric physiotherapist Lisa Rogers Sergeant explores the growing concern around microplastics in babies’ environments and what parents can realistically do to reduce exposure without stress, guilt, or perfectionism.From baby bottles and food pouches to clothing, toys, nursery dust, car seats, and feeding equipment, Lisa shares the biggest hidden sources of microplastics affecting babies today and explains why little ones may be more vulnerable than adults.Importantly, this episode is not about fear or becoming completely plastic-free. Instead, it’s about simple, affordable changes that can reduce exposure in the areas that matter most.You’ll learn:✨ Why babies are exposed to more microplastics than adults✨ What emerging research says about microplastics, inflammation, hormones, and gut health ✨ The surprising everyday baby items that may release microplastics ✨ Safer swaps for baby bottles, feeding, food prep, and toys ✨ How to reduce exposure without overwhelm or guilt ✨ Lisa’s practical 80/20 approach to making manageable changesIn This Episode We Cover: What microplastics are and where they come from  Why babies may absorb more microplastics than adults  Formula feeding, breast milk storage, and bottle concerns  Food prep, weaning, and hidden plastic exposure  Nursery dust, carpets, baby toys, and teething rings  Synthetic clothing and bedding  Five simple ways to reduce your baby’s exposure Resources Mentioned:The Plastic Detox documentary  FREE Microplastics Checklist for Babies 💛 Remember: this episode is about progress, not perfection. Small changes can make a meaningful difference.If this episode helped you, please share it with another mum or parent who would love practical, evidence-informed ways to support their baby’s health.Connect with Lisa here!For help on: Baby Flat Head Syndrome (Plagiocephaly and Torticollis), click here!Positional Talipes (Correctable Club Foot), click here!