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Put sustainability on your daily menu. Munchkin's Bambou™ mealtime collection is made with non-toxic, renewable bamboo that helps create a greener future for our children and planet. This durable bamboo plate is made for small portions and small hands. With a non-slip silicone base to minimize spills and three high-sided sections that ensure foods don't touch, it's perfect for learning about food groups. At Munchkin, sustainability is always on the menu because we love babies as much as we love our planet.Of course, since you’re a busy parent like me, cleaning is another important factor to consider. Most of the suction bowls and plates we tested are dishwasher-safe, but some are made of certain materials that aren’t made to be submerged in water. We took other essential details into consideration, too, like how easy it was to use the plate or bowl, the quality, portability, storage, and if it offered any special features or not. What You Should Know About Toddler Plates and Bowls Securing the plates and bowls before (and sometimes during) mealtime An adorable and eco-friendly baby and toddler plate that has mighty suction power, but requires some maintenance
Some babies are experts at pulling any type of suction bowl off the table and tipping the contents on their head/your wall/the floor/you. In this case, Mumsnet users recommend putting food straight onto the tray of the highchair. Related: Up your sustainability efforts with the best reusable nappies, according to parents When should babies start using plates? The plate also comes with a handy dipping pot in the middle which you can add sauces or yoghurts to - although it is quite shallow - so children can explore even more tastes and textures. It is suitable for the microwave and dishwasher, but the base isn’t, so be careful.If you’ve got a tiny kitchen, you may want to consider how you’ll store the bowls before making a decision. No plate or bowl is perfect
Some cheaper bamboo products are made from fibres that are then glued together with melamine. Watch out for these as, while the FDA says it’s safe, they caution not using melamine in the microwave or with food hotter than 160 degrees. Also avoid serving highly acidic foods as it increases the chance of the material migrating or transferring into baby food. Are silicone baby plates safe?The best baby plate is the EasyMat Mini Portable Baby Suction Plate with Lid. The strong suction cups make it ideal for weaning and we love that it also comes with a lid, sections for portioning out food and a cute happy face design that kids will love. The Tommee Tippee Feeding Bowl is BPA-free, can be used in the freezer and the microwave, and is dishwasher safe. Some of the products we tested, like the First Essentials by NUK Tri-Suction Plates, needed to be pressed down multiple times during mealtime. So, if you’re hoping for a few minutes to yourself while your toddler chows down, just know that won’t always be the case without having a big mess to clean up. Consider how you’ll store the dishes