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By Brenna Howsepian, R.D. | Jun 16, 2022
BabyCenter selects products based on the research of our editors and the wisdom of parents in the BabyCenter Community. All prices and details are accurate at the time of publication. We may earn a commission from shopping links.
Bowls, plates, and feeding mats designed specifically for babies can make meals more enjoyable and less messy. We analyzed reviews in the BabyCenter Community to discover parents' most-recommended baby bowls and plates, and combined with our editors' expertise, selected the top picks. Read on for the best baby suction bowl, the best baby suction plate, and more.
Bumkins Silicone First Feeding Set
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This ergonomically designed feeding set helps you introduce new foods and transition your baby to self-feeding. Silicone makes for a durable bowl that is heat-safe and freezer-friendly. Storing leftovers is easy with an included clear silicone lid that you can label with a dry-erase marker. Bonus: The spoon is double ended, with one end for dipping into purees and the other end for scooping up solids.
Heads up
Some parents say the suction stopped working or wasn't strong enough. (Note: To increase the suction's strength, try adding a small amount of water on the bottom before pushing it down on your highchair or table.)
Parents say
"We love the Bumkins bowls and plates that suction. It's the only brand we have."
Specs
- Capacity: 10 ounces
- Silicone
- Microwaveable, freezer safe, and dishwasher safe (top rack)
- Recommended age: 4 months and up
Avanchy Bamboo Suction Baby Bowl
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From traditional spoon feeding to baby-led weaning and toddler self-feeding, this beautifully crafted bowl can be used for years.
Bamboo is a sustainably grown plant that is hypoallergenic and resistant to mold and mildew, making it a safe product for your baby. A colorful silicone ring suctions the bowl to a surface and detaches for easy cleanup. Each set comes with one bowl and a feeding spoon that works in your hand or your baby's.
Heads up
To create a strong suction, press down on the bowl until all the air releases. A loose suction will make it easy for your baby to pull the bowl off the table – and if thrown or dropped, the bowl can break.
Parents say
"I've had the most success with the Avanchy bamboo bowls. The suction seems to work a bit better than with other brands."
Specs
- Capacity: 10 ounces
- Organic bamboo and silicone
- Hand wash only
- Recommended age: 4 months and up
Nuby Garden Fresh Mash N' Feed Bowl
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This versatile bowl is perfect for feeding on the go and stores easily in your diaper bag.
The kit includes a hand masher, a mashing bowl with a non-slip base, a sealing lid, and a long-handled feeding spoon. You can quickly mash fruit, steamed veggies, potatoes, and other nutritious foods to whatever texture you want for your baby. The sealing lid allows you to store larger batches for later or keep food secure while in transit.
Heads up
You'll want to scrub the inside of the bowl with a brush to get all the food out of the ridges before placing it in the dishwasher.
Specs
- Capacity: 9 ounces
- BPA-free plastic
- Dishwasher and freezer safe
- Recommended age: 4 months and up
Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowl
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Three vibrantly colored bowls that hold different amounts are included in this set. The wide suction base stabilizes the bowl to limit spills and help your baby easily scoop up food.
Plus, these can be stacked together for compact storage.
Heads up
Depending on your surface, the suction may weaken throughout a meal. Some parents say they have to re-suction the bowls a few times.
Parents say
"Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls work awesome for us! We take them everywhere and he can't get them up, even when he hangs onto the edge."
Specs
- Capacity: 7 to 16 ounces
- BPA-free plastic
- Microwave and top-rack dishwasher safe
- Recommended age: 6 months and up
Bumkins Silicone Grip Dish
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Available in a variety of bright colors and shapes (including some very cute Disney characters), this plate is perfect for your older baby's transition to self-feeding. The walls of each section are sloped to help babies scoop up each bite. Plus, you can buy a separate storage lid to save leftovers.
Heads up
Silicone can absorb strong odors and flavors. Some parents say they aren't able to get rid of lingering aromas and tastes even after cleaning these plates thoroughly.
Parents say
"The Bumkins suction plates work really well for us. I use them on a smooth tray for optimal suction."
Specs
- Capacity: 3 sections that hold 5 oz, 5 oz, and 9 oz
- Silicone
- Dishwasher and oven safe
- Recommended age: 6 months and up
Baby Mumbo Food Catching Placemat
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Made from food-grade silicone, this mat covers more space than baby plates and bowls, which means less of a mess on your table. The lightweight mat is easy to clean and resistant to mold and bacteria. Each mat has a small tray that can be used to serve food or to catch dropped food. You can use this mat by itself or add your baby's favorite bowl or plate on top.
Heads up
This mat doesn't have suction, and some parents say their babies figured out how to grab this and throw it.
Specs
- Size: 10 x 16 inches
- Food-grade silicone
- Dishwasher safe
- Recommended age: 6 months and up
The Mini Mat by ezpz
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Designed by a feeding specialist, this ezpz mat adds a smile (literally) to mealtime while supporting motor skill development. The three sections help remind parents to provide a balanced meal with a variety of foods. The mat fits most highchairs, and the entire plate suctions for maximum stability. It's packaged in a reusable bag that you can stash in your diaper bag.
Heads up
Parents with space-saving highchairs say the mat is too big for the highchair tray.
Parents say
"We have two and they're great! My daughter likes to throw her bowls and plates, but she can't throw the mat.
I like the different compartments."
"The ezpz mat comes in a travel bag and is great for eating out."
Specs
- Capacity: 3 sections that hold 2 oz, 2 oz, and 4 oz
- Silicone
- Dishwasher and microwave safe
- Recommended age: 6 months and up
The right baby bowls and plates can make mealtimes easier for your baby and cut down on the mess involved. Many of parents' favorites suction to a table or highchair tray, so your little one can't pick up a meal and fling it to the floor. And these bowls and plates are designed with arching sides to help your baby get food onto the spoon.
As you introduce solids, start with smaller portion sizes so your baby isn't overwhelmed. Baby bowls may seem too big for the servings your little one needs during the early months of eating solids, but they're designed for longevity, so your child can keep using them for years to come.
Baby bowls and plates are made from many materials: plastic, wood, squishy silicone. Hard plastic is the easiest to keep clean, but some plastic can shatter if your baby throws or drops it just right; less rigid plastic can warp in the dishwasher and gather smells and stains. Wood can stain over time, too, but it's natural and practically indestructible; silicone is fun to touch but gets a funky smell eventually.
Many baby bowls and plates come with suction cups or otherwise adhere to the table to keep your baby from picking it up and throwing it. Very determined or strong kids can still sometimes defeat these devices, but they can be useful for many situations.
Baby plates are usually compartmentalized into three or four sections, so you can expose your baby to a variety of flavors and textures. (Divided plates are also helpful for picky toddlers who don't like their food to be touching.) They also come in different shapes and colors to liven up mealtimes.
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Manufacturers have warned of a possible increase in prices for baby food - Agroinvestor
The baby food industry is not experiencing problems associated with a high level of adulteration A.
Gordeev The business proposes to exclude products for children from the labeling experiment for canned meats, vegetables and fruits. This follows from a letter from the association of manufacturers "Rusbrand" (includes Nestle, Danone, etc.) to the Ministry of Economic Development, which Izvestia has read. The letter notes that for foreign products, the developer offered more expensive technical solutions, which threatens with a shortage of goods on the shelf and an increase in prices "by at least 10%".
The level of imports in this segment is 25-30%, Rusbrand estimates. Also, the association does not understand what problem labeling will solve, because there are no known cases of counterfeiting in the industry recorded by regulators: the industry has established state control over the production, distribution and sale of baby food, increased requirements are imposed on raw materials and materials, and the finished product is packaged in sealed packaging, which undergoes sterilization.
The Ministry of Industry and Trade proposes to conduct an experiment on labeling canned food for children from vegetables and meat, as well as jams, jellies and nut butters from May 1, 2022 to February 28, 2023. The draft government decree on the experiment was prepared on behalf of the president. An objective assessment of the costs of introducing marking is possible only during the experiment; support measures have been developed for the companies participating in it, including soft loans for the purchase of marking equipment, says a representative of the department.
Chairman of the Board of the Dairy Union of Russia Lyudmila Manitskaya told Agroinvestor that baby food is not getting more expensive because of labeling. “Prices in this segment will increase for the same reason as for other products: the cost of all components of production is growing. We are talking about fuel, electricity, imported components and so on. In addition, inflation is rising, and the ruble is weakening, ”commented Manitskaya.
According to her, falsified products are periodically found in the baby food segment. “Full-fledged labeling for baby food has not yet been introduced, so we do not yet understand how it will work and how it will protect the buyer,” added Manitskaya.
Dmitry Leonov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of Rusprodsoyuz, is sure that labeling will invariably lead to an increase in prices on the shelf. According to the most modest forecasts, the growth per unit of goods will be from 10%, he believes. “In a situation of rising prices for all components of the cost of production - raw materials, logistics, packaging - and the ongoing trend of falling incomes of the population, the introduction of an additional financial burden on both business and consumers is unacceptable. According to dairy producers, where labeling has already been introduced, it has become one of the most expensive regulatory measures in the history of the sector,” Leonov told Agroinvestor.
In his opinion, the introduction of mandatory labeling for certain categories must be approached "extremely balanced and cautious.
" It is worth starting with independent research of the counterfeit market in these categories and discussion with the business community of all the risks and expediency of labeling. The total introduction of labeling without objective indicators of a high level of counterfeiting in a category is fraught with a significant increase in prices for many groups of goods, Leonov warns.
The baby food industry is not experiencing problems with high levels of counterfeiting, he continues, adding that these may be isolated cases. This is due to rather strict state control over the production and sale of baby food at all levels "from the field / farm to the counter." “Increased requirements are imposed on raw materials, equipment and materials that are used for the preparation of children's preservation. In addition, products for children do not go through a simplified procedure for declaring safety, but a strict certification system,” Leonov emphasizes.
CRPT specialists are confident that information about the impact of labeling on the cost of baby food "does not correspond to reality and is not supported by calculations.
