On a practical note – for the 2 year old we use some great vintage finds from the thrift store (inexpensive) or safe plastic plates that we don’t use in the microwave. So far using “real” dishes we’ve only lost one bowl.

The whole melamine-in-milk scare has served to confuse SO many people. Many parents (and even some media sources) immediately assumed that the singular form of organic melamine was synonymous with melamine resin. We received so many anxious inquiries that I addressed it in a blog post explaining the differences between the two forms of melamine, including cyanuric acid in combination with melamine used in the contaminated milk which created a very toxic combination for babies.

As you mentioned, there are small bits of evidence pointing to the leaching of chemicals from melamine dinnerware – especially when used improperly in the microwave – but we’re still waiting for more hard evidence. Personally, I’ve decided to avoid using melamine dinnerware in our house because we have older kids who make their own food and tend to forget and use them in the microwave.

I love your blog and look forward to each article with great anticipation!