Best baby food dishes
21 Best Baby Spoons, Bowls and Plates of 2022
Is baby showing signs that it’s time to introduce solid foods? Get ready for your next parenting adventure! But before you dive into mushy solids and first foods, you’ll want to stock up on child-friendly utensils and tableware. There’s tons of feeding accessories on the market, but a baby plate, bowl and spoon are the basic essentials you’ll need right away. (Oh and a high chair, of course!)
Ready to take the puree plunge? Here’s a list of our favorite baby feeding essentials to help reduce the mess and stress of mealtime.
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Best baby spoons
Best baby bowls
Best baby plates
Best Baby Spoons
When it comes to giving baby those first bites of food, things tend to get messy, fast—which is why it’s helpful to have a stash of top-notch baby spoons.
The best baby spoons dole out perfect bite-size portions, and fit easily inside your little one’s mouth. And since most infants begin teething around the same time they’re being introduced to solids (around the four- to six-month mark), you’ll want to opt for baby utensils with soft tips made from silicone or other food-grade materials to avoid irritating sore gums. Whether you’re gearing up for self-feeding or want something affordable and easy to clean, these clever utensils are mealtime must-haves.
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Munchkin White Hot Infant Spoons
You’re probably already familiar with Munchkin’s colorful line of baby gear. But did you know they make baby spoons and tableware too? The tips of these White Hot Infant Safety Spoons turn white if baby’s food is too hot (hence the product name). The tapered shape of the spoon is great for little mouths, and the soft tips are gentle on irritated gums. Plus, these utensils are dishwasher-safe as well as BPA- and phthalate-free, making these some of the best baby spoons around.
Buy it: $5, Munchkin.com
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Olababy Training Fork + Spoon Set
Once your little one has gotten used to eating bite-sized morsels, it may be time to introduce them to training utensils. This baby spoon has a flexible tip that lets your hungry little one scoop up food from any angle.
Meanwhile, the metal-free fork is easy to wield with soft spears that won’t poke or prod baby’s mouth. Plus, both utensils are made from BPA-free, food-grade silicone that’s dishwasher safe. Is it any wonder that this set won a Best of Baby award?
Buy it: $17, Amazon.com
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Boon SQUIRT Silicone Food Dispensing Spoon in Mint
Taking baby food on the go is a piece of cake with the Boon Squirt Silicone Baby Food Dispensing Spoon. These baby spoons hold up to three ounces of pureed baby food, and dispense one mouthful at a time for easy one-handed feeding. They’re dishwasher safe, free from harmful chemicals and come with a storage cap.
Buy it: $10, buybuyBABY.com
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BEABA First Stage Baby Utensil Feeding Spoon Set
Crafted from ultra-soft silicone, the BEABA First Stage Baby Spoons are gentle on baby’s gums and teeth and have no rough metal edges. The shallow spoon design lowers the risk of choking by limiting how much food baby can scoop up at once.
And, yes, these are dishwasher safe and BPA-, lead- and phthalate-free.
Buy it: $21 for a set of 4, buybuyBABY.com
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NumNum Pre-Spoon GOOtensils
A great way to introduce your baby to self-feeding, GOOtensils are sold in a dual-stage set: Stage one GOOtensil for beginners, and stage two GOOtensil for kids who’ve mastered the food-to-mouth motion. Their flat design makes them easier to use than a regular spoon; there’s no “wrong” way to hold them, so food doesn’t fall off. Plus, the contoured handles are designed to comfortably fit in a small hand. Parents will love that they’re dishwasher safe as well as PVC-, BPA- and phthalate-free.
Buy it: $13, Amazon.com
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Oxo Tot Fork & Spoon Set
If you’re eager to teach your toddler how to use a fork as well as a spoon, opt for OXO Tot’s utensil set. The soft, non-slip handles are easy for little hands to hold, and the fork is effective without having sharp tines.
These baby utensils have BPA-, phthalate- and PVC-free silicone handles and are dishwasher safe.
Buy it: $9, Oxo.com
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Avanchy 5-Pack Infant Bamboo Spoons
Avanchy’s feeding spoons are crafted from bamboo, and finished with a soft silicone tip that’s gentle on tender gums. Each spoon also has a long, ergonomic handle that helps reduce hand or wrist pain from awkward feeding angles.The only drawback is that—like most wooden items—the spoons aren’t dishwasher safe and should be hand-washed.
Buy it: $20 for a set of 5, Maisonette.com
Best Baby Bowls
When baby is staring at a bowl of food, it’s hard to nix their instinct to grab it and throw it across the room. Good news: Baby bowls with suction bases, high sides and lids can help keep the mess in check. Here, some of our favorite baby dishes on the market today.
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Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls
First up is Munchkin’s set of three different-sized bowls.
The strong suction base keeps baby from being able to throw it across the room, but the quick-release tabs make it easy for parents to remove. These baby bowls are BPA-free as well as microwave and dishwasher safe.
Buy it: $9, Munchkin.com
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Avanchy Baby Bamboo Stay Put Suction Bowl + Spoon
If you like the idea of a plastic-free baby bowl, but still want it to stay put, the Avanchy Bamboo Spill Proof Stay Put Suction Bowl is an excellent choice. The bowl itself is made out of organic, biodegradable bamboo, and the BPA-free silicone suction base easily attaches to any flat surface. Included with the bowl is a bamboo and silicone spoon that’s perfectly sized for baby’s hands, but not so small that parents will find it difficult to use. Note that this option is not dishwasher safe.
Buy it: $20, Maisonette.com
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NUK Mash & Serve Bowl with Masher to Prep and Serve Baby Food
Interested in making your own baby food but don’t want to invest in extra appliances? Go with the NUK Mash and Serve Bowl.
Toss in some steamed fruit or veggies and use the included masher to prep the food to whatever consistency you desire. The non-skid base makes the baby bowl super-easy to use. Plus, it’s microwave and dishwasher safe as well as BPA-free.
Buy it: $14, Walmart.com
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Bella Tunno Get in my Belly Suction Bowl
Next up is a baby bowl that combines style and function. Wonder bowls come in a range of fun options, but we like this bright yellow version that reads “get in my belly.” The dishwasher safe pick has a suction base and curves inwards to prevent spillage. Better yet, Bella Tunno is a brand that gives back. For every product sold, Bella Tunno provides a meal to a child in need.
Buy it: $18, Maisonette.com
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Skip Hop Easy-Grab Bowls
Designed with parents’ comfort in mind, Skip Hop’s baby bowls feature a unique comfort-grip handle to take the hard work out of feeding time.
Thanks to the ergonomic design, you can easily grip the bowl in one hand, leaving the other hand free to coax baby to eat. The set includes two phthalate- and BPA-free bowls complete with lids, so storing leftovers is easier than ever.
Buy it: $12, SkipHop.com
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Lalo Suction Bowl
This next product ticks every box when it comes to finding the best baby bowl. Suction base to keep it in place? Check. Non-toxic BPA-free materials? Check. Curved sides to prevent spillage? Check. Dishwasher and microwave safe? Double check! Lalo’s suction bowl also comes in three cute colors and can be bought in multi-packs too.
Buy it: $13, MeetLalo.com
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Wild and Stone Baby Bamboo Bowl and Spoon Set
Searching for a baby bowl made from eco-friendly materials? Check out this tableware set made from sustainably sourced bamboo and food-grade silicone. Designed to look like a smiling sun, the bowl has a removable suction base that adheres to any smooth surface.
It comes with a silicone-tipped spoon, with no sharp edges or corners that could harm baby’s sensitive gums or newly-emerged teeth.
Buy it: $23, TheNaturalBabyCo.com
Best Baby Plates
Once your little one has moved on from purees, and ventured into the wonderful world of finger foods, it may be time to pick up a few extra plates. Many baby and toddler plates are divided into neat sections that help you serve up the perfect amount of food—with the added bonus of appeasing picky eaters that don’t like different food groups to touch. Here are a few top-rated baby plates to make mealtime a breeze.
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Loulou Lollipop Silicone Suction Snack Plate
Here at The Bump, we’re big fans of the Born to Be Wild tableware collection by Loulou Lollipop (the brand won a Best of Baby award in 2021). The plates are made from 100 percent food-grade silicone that’s free of BPA, phthalates and other harmful substances.
Plus, the plates are microwave and dishwasher safe. And, like many of the best baby and toddler dishes, they have a nifty suction base that won’t budge.
Buy it: $20, LoulouLollipop.com
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ezpz Mini Mat
Outsmart baby’s tendency to toss their plate on the floor with ezpz’s Mini Mat, a one-piece silicone plate and placemat combo that suctions to the table (or any flat surface). Divided sections encourage parents to serve a variety of foods; plus, and it’s lightweight enough to bring along on trips or dinners out. Made from 100 percent food-grade silicone, it’s BPA-, BPS-, PVC-, lead- and phthalate-free and dishwasher safe. These baby plates even come in a variety of colors. Plus, take 15 percent off sitewide with the code BUMP15.
Buy it: $20, ezpzfun.com
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Wee Sprout Suction Plates with Lids
WeeSprout Silicone Divided Plates are microwave, dishwasher, oven and freezer safe.
Parents will appreciate that the three divided sections have higher sides than other similar products to better reduce spillage. Plus, these baby plates are made of 100 percent BPA-free silicone and come in sets of three vibrant colors.
Buy it: $22, WeeSprout.com
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Green Sprouts Baby Learning Plate Made from Silicone
Parents of little ones who demand that their peas and carrots don’t touch will appreciate this clever dish. It has four separate sections that help you serve up perfect toddler portions of each food group. The learning plate is made from food-grade silicone, and is free from PVC, BPAs and petroleum. It also has a suction base to prevent toppling and an easy-release tab to help you unpeel it from a high chair or table. Better yet, it’s heat-resistant, dishwasher safe and virtually indestructible.
Buy it: $17, GreenSproutsBaby.com
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Baby Bjorn Baby Feeding Set
Here’s a dinner set that looks good and works well for little eaters.
Each item offers smart design features to make feeding all the better. The unique shape of the baby plate makes it easy for tots to scoop up food and harder to tip the plate. The silverware handles have a ring to prevent baby’s hand from slipping down too far, and a groove to prevent the fork and spoon from sliding into the plate. The set also comes with a grip-friendly cup and an adjustable bib with a spill pocket. (And who doesn’t love the lovely color palette?)
Buy it: $30, BabyBjorn.com
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Ahimsa Balanced Bites Stainless Steel Plates in Rainbow
Looking for an alternative to silicone baby plates and bowls? Check out this stainless steel tableware by Ahimsa. Created by a real-life mom (who also happens to be a pediatrician), the plates are free of BPA, PVC, phthalates, melamine and lead. Plus, steel dishes are incredibly strong and non-porous, meaning they won’t retain bacteria or become discolored over time. Each plate is divided into three sections to help you serve up a balanced meal.
Granted, they are a little pricey, but these plates will last a lifetime.
Buy it: $86 for a set of 4, buybuyBABY.com
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Bumkins Silicone Grip Toddler Dish in Marble
Last up on our list of the best baby plates and bowls, is this stylish pick by Bumkins. Made from soft silicone, this faux-marble dish features three perfectly proportioned sections and a strong suction base that secures to any surface. It’s also dishwasher safe and free from BPAs and other harmful chemicals.
Buy it: $17, buybuyBABY.com
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13 Best Suction Plates and Bowls for Toddlers of 2022
Written by Rachel Murphy
Updated June 9, 2022
Mealtime can be a big mess for toddlers. As a mom of a 16-month-old, I know the grind all too well.
Picking up messes like spaghetti and yogurt from the floor is no doubt a parenting right of passage, but all of this extra time with my floors had me wondering if there’s a way to cut back on the clean-up process. So, we tested suction plates and bowls for toddlers to find out which ones actually stay put.
I spent the better part of three weeks testing 13 popular suction plates and bowls for toddlers. Of the products we tested, the Bumkins Silicone Grip Dish (available at Amazon for $10.99) is the very best suction dishware for your little one. The Bumkins Silicone Grip Dish won us over for several reasons, but mostly because my toddler son wasn’t able to lift the plate from a textured or smooth surface and throw it on the floor.
If you or your toddler prefer a bowl for mealtime, the OXO Tot Stick & Stay Suction Bowl (available at Amazon) is our pick thanks to its large size and how easy it is to remove. And, if you're in the market for something cuter than your average plate and bowl, you can't go wrong with the adorable Bamboo Bamboo Toddler Suction Plate (available at Amazon) in a cute animal design.
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser
The Bumkins Silicone Grip Dish was our overall winner for suction plates.
Best Overall
Bumkins Silicone Grip Dish
The Bumkins Grip Dish is our best suction plate pick because it offers long-term suction on a variety of surfaces, is made of durable silicone, and is easy to clean. This plate sticks better to a smooth surface like my quartz kitchen countertops and plastic highchair tray, as opposed to a textured surface like my wood dining table. For the most part, the silicone plate stayed suctioned down to my table minus a few firm nudges. But, most of the plates and bowls in our roundup moved to some degree when pushed.
The Bumkins Silicone Grip Dish isn’t perfect, but it’s close enough that I’ll continue to use it with my toddler. The plate feels nice and sturdy like it’s going to last a while. More importantly, my toddler wasn’t able to unhinge this one during our month-long tests.
Another factor that makes this plate a great choice is that it’s made of 100 percent food-grade silicone and free of harmful chemicals like BPAs, PVC, lead, or phthalates.
It’s also dishwasher safe (hello, easy cleaning), unlike more expensive plates we tested from Avanchy and Bamboo Bamboo. A toddler-friendly plate that offers good suction, is easy to clean, and free of harmful chemicals? That’s a win-win in my household.
If I can offer you any piece of advice when using this product, it’s this: For an extra good stick, dribble a few droplets of water on a clean, dry surface for optimum suction. I did this on my quartz countertop and the plate was stuck like glue, but it was still pretty simple to remove. If you get stuck, just slide your finger under a corner of the large suction piece on the underside of the plate. There's also a small pull tab on the bottom underside of the plate, but it's hard to find when the plate is stuck to a surface.
We also like that there are plenty of options to choose from when it comes to colors and designs. Bumkins Silicone Grip Dishes come in all sorts of colors, including a modern marble color, as well as character designs like Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Batman, and Winnie the Pooh that will make mealtime fun for your little one.
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser
The OXO Tot Stick and Stay bowl is easy to clean and has great suction.
Best Suction Bowl
OXO Tot Stick & Stay Bowl
If you prefer a bowl to a plate, we think that the OXO Tot Stick & Stay Bowl is the best suction bowl for toddlers because it’s easy to clean, has great suction, and is larger than any other bowl we tested. The bowl is made without BPA, phthalates, and PVC. The bowl is similar in design to its sibling that we tested, the OXO Tot Stick & Stay Suction Plate, but the bowl version offers better suction and stayed put in almost every test we put it through.
The bowl works best on a smooth, flat surface like a kitchen countertop, but, surprisingly, the bowl still worked well on my textured wood dining table and on my son’s plastic high chair tray. Of all the bowls we tested, the OXO Tot Stick & Stay Suction Bowl is the largest. So, if your toddler is like mine and can pack away quite a bit of oatmeal or spaghetti, then you’ll appreciate how much food this bowl can handle without causing a big mess.
One of my least favorite parts of suction plates and bowls of any kind is the removal process, but OXO makes it easier than ever. The suction portion of the bowl is separate from the bowl itself. When you’re ready to clean up, turn the bowl counterclockwise until it detaches from the suction base. Then, remove the suction base from the table by lifting up on the side. The whole process takes less than 10 seconds, and you can put it straight in the dishwasher for an easy clean.
Pros
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Easy to clean
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Great suction
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Larger than most
$10.99 from Amazon
Buy now at Home Depot
$10.99 from Bloomingdale's
$10.99 from Walmart
Credit: Reviewed / Betsey Goldwasser
The Bamboo Bamboo plate is made from bamboo and has good sticking power on certain surfaces.
Best Novelty
Bamboo Bamboo Fox Suction Plate
We really loved the Bamboo Bamboo Suction Plates because they stuck to the majority of surfaces we tested and are made from sturdy bamboo materials, but the price point is higher than most other models we tested. It feels like a high-end plate that you’ll want to keep for years and years.
The quality and performance of these plates are nearly identical to another bamboo plate we tested from Avanchy (keep reading for our review), but the Bamboo Bamboo plates are about $6 less expensive for basically the same product and offer a variety of designs depending on what you’re looking for. Unlike Avanchy, which only sells circle plates in three different sizes, the Bamboo Bamboo plates incorporate playful animal designs including a fox, rabbit, and sheep, as well as regular circle plates that can easily be stored in your kitchen cabinet.
Bamboo Bamboo warns that the plate may break if dropped, however, we tossed the product onto a tile floor and threw it against the wall several times without any damage.
The suction piece on the bottom is removable and can be cleaned in the dishwasher, but, like other Bamboo suction plates and bowls featured in our roundup, this one plate will need to be hand-washed and dried.
How We Tested Suction Plates and Bowls
The Tester
Hi, I’m Rachel Murphy. But, most of the time, I’m better known as “mom” to my son, Arlo, age 16 months, and my daughter, Reese, age 6. Ever since I became pregnant with my daughter over six years ago, I’ve spent countless hours researching children’s products, searching for the best options for my family. So, rest assured you’re in good hands (because I don’t want a big mess all over the floor any more than you do).
When my son began eating regular table foods, I wanted him to get the real experience of eating from dishware designed with toddlers in mind instead of just straight off his plastic Stokke high chair tray every time. I knew that basic plates and bowls weren’t going to cut it, so I turned to the power of suction to help me find the right mix of dishware that would actually stay in place.
The Tests
For nearly a month, my toddler and I tested 13 different suction plates and bowls that are suitable for children ages 6 months and up. To identify which products to test, I researched the top suction plates and bowls from well-known kids companies like OXO, NUK, and even fancy bamboo suction dishware that’s sold at Pottery Barn. I spent time scouring Amazon, looking for recommendations from other parents of plates and bowls that can stand up to my toddler’s growing strength and determination to make as many messes as possible with his food.
I tested the plates and bowls on a variety of surfaces such as glass patio tables, wood dining tables, quartz kitchen countertops, and plastic high chair trays to find out which ones work best. The suction plates and bowls were also tested on crumb-covered surfaces and wet surfaces using a few drops of water to a giant puddle. Surprisingly, a few drops of water seemed to offer better suction to some of the products we tested.
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 Suction Plates and Bowls
Securing the plates and bowls before (and sometimes during) mealtime
Most of the plates and bowls we tested must be pushed down onto a surface in order to trigger the suction. The extra pressure helps secure the plate to the surface—most of the time. 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
Suction plates and bowls can be odd shapes and sizes, meaning that they won’t always fit nicely and neatly inside of your kitchen cabinets. The larger plates may need to be stored separately from your everyday dishes due to their large and cumbersome sizes. But, we did find that some of the bowls, especially the ones that come in a two or three-pack, easily stack on top of one another for clutter-free storage. 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
In my dream world, there’s an affordable suction plate and bowl that my toddler won’t be able to mess with during mealtime, but after testing 13 different options, there was no perfect product. However, some suction plates and bowls performed better than others, but much of it hinges on the kind of surface you’ll be placing the plate or bowl on. Even our favorite picks slide around ever-so-slightly when nudged, but they still offered enough suction to prevent dinnertime from becoming a total mess.
Other Suction Plates and Bowls We Tested
Avanchy Bamboo Suction Toddler Plate + Spoon
Avanchy, a brand sold at Pottery Barn and other retailers, is the other brand of bamboo plates and bowls we tested. This bowl, like the Bamboo Bamboo products, is a bit of a splurge, but if you’ve got the budget, this bowl is a great choice. It performed similarly to its plate sibling, sticking to clean and dry textured and smooth surfaces with no problem. The suction ring on the bottom of the bowl is removable, so you can pull it right off to clean by tugging on the tab located on the suction piece.
Again, the quality of this bowl is above and beyond the plastic and silicone options we tested. The outer rim of the bowl does not bend like the Bumkins Silicone Grip Bowl since Avanchy makes its products from 100 percent bamboo. As for the other materials, the plate is biodegradable, environmentally friendly, non-toxic, and is coated with an FDA-approved, food-grade varnish.
It also comes with a baby spoon, so you don’t have to worry about buying additional products to use with it.
Pros
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Sticks well to clean, dry surfaces
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The suction ring is detachable
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Environmentally friendly
Bamboo Bamboo Baby Suction Bowl and Matching Spoon Set
This bowl looks and feels just like the Avanchy set, and to be quite honest, there doesn’t seem to be any immediate differences in the two bowls. When placed side by side, the Bamboo Bamboo bowl and the Avanchy bowl are the same sizes, but the logo for Bamboo Bamboo is printed on the side of the bowl, while Avanchy’s logo is on the base of the bowl.
The two bowls are very close in price depending on where you purchase. Like Avanchy, the Bamboo Bamboo bowl also comes with a spoon, and the cleaning process is basically the same.
However, Bamboo Bamboo does recommend applying a teaspoon of coconut oil to the bamboo each month to moisturize the product.
As for suction, Bamboo Bamboo recommends placing it on a non-porous surface, which explains why it stuck so well to my quartz countertops. The suction was OK on our plastic high chair tray, but it needed a few firm presses throughout mealtime to stay in place to keep it from coming loose.
Bumkins Silicone First Feeding Set
The Bumkins suction bowl is made from bacteria-resistant silicone and is BPA-free. It can also be placed in the microwave, freezer, and dishwasher. The silicone is pretty thick, but, unlike other hard plastic bowls we tested, this one is easy to bend when you pick it up (or if your toddler pushes in on the sides). The base of the bowl features a small tab to pull when you’re ready to remove the bowl from the surface.
While we love the Bumkins Grip Dish, the Bumkins suction bowl didn't stick well to crumb-covered surfaces, nor did it adhere to my plastic high chair tray for very long.
If you're going to use this bowl with your toddler, make sure to do it on a clean, dry, smooth surface to avoid food on the floor.
Pros
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Bacteria resistant
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Nice and flexible
Cons
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Poor suction
Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls
The Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls offer the most bang for your buck since they come in a three-pack. The bowls, which are designed for ages 6 months and up, can be placed in the microwave and in the top rack of your dishwasher. Made without BPAs, the bowls feature three different sizes including small, medium, and large. However, the largest Munchkin bowl was still smaller than our favorite suction bowl for toddlers from OXO.
For the most part, this bowl stays in place and doesn’t slide around when stuck to a clean and dry flat surface.
But, this bowl did not stick for long and was easy to slide around on textured surfaces and it didn’t stick well on water or crumbs. You’ll have to give this bowl a hard press in order to get it to stick on a smooth surface, and when you’re ready to remove it, just pull the tab on the bottom portion of the suction piece.
First Essentials by NUK Tri-Suction Bowls
Although these suction bowls are from the same line as the First Essentials by Nuk Tri-Suction Plates, the bowls offered more suction and, therefore, performed better than the plate version. The bottom of the bowl has three large suction cups, but this bowl still isn’t perfect. It barely stuck to our high chair tray for more than a few seconds during use and I had to reattach the bowl several times so my son could finish eating without making a mess.
The bowl comes with a lid in case you need to save any food for later. Another bonus? The bowls can be stacked on top of one another for easy storage in your kitchen.
As for cleaning, the bowl can be placed in the dishwasher, however, I recommend washing it by hand if you’re serving a meal like spaghetti to remove any saturated stains.
Pros
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Dishwasher safe
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Includes a lid
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Stackable
Cons
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Poor suction
Silikong Suction Plate + Flexible Spoon
The Silikong Suction Plate is similar to the Bumkins Grip Dish in appearance and quality. It's made from 100 percent food-grade silicone, and like many others we tested, it is free of BPA, PVC, phthalates, and lead. Aside from our favorite suction plate, the Bumkins Grip Dish, the Silikong Suction Plate is the only other one that says it can be placed in the oven.
The plate didn’t play nice with crumb-covered surfaces, but it mostly stayed in place on my kitchen countertop when sprinkled with a few drops of water.
By now, you probably know that you’ll need to push down on any suction plate to activate the grip, and Silikong is no exception to this rule. Although it offered substantial suction, my toddler was able to move this plate on his high chair and our dining room table.
There’s a very small tab on the underside of the plate to help you detach it from the surface, but it’s hard to find. You’re better off sliding your finger under the suction base and removing it that way.
Avanchy Bamboo Suction Toddler Plate + Spoon
We tested two sets of suction plates and bowls made from bamboo, and the Avanchy Suction Plate was one of them. Like many of the plates we tested, this one is divided up into three sections to keep foods separated. It’s also one of the most expensive suction plates we tested, but it does come with a matching spoon so you don’t have to spend extra on utensils.
One thing to note is the quality of this plate (and the other bamboo options in general). It’s durable without being heavy, and, due to its hefty construction, feels like it would last a very long time.
In addition to Amazon, you can find this plate for sale at Pottery Barn, and other stores.
This plate stuck to smooth and textured surfaces, but it does lose its suction over time. If you have a toddler who likes to play with their dish ware, they may try to slide this one around, but it will take some real muscle to pull it up from whatever surface you’ve got it stuck to.
These plates aren’t dishwasher safe either, so you’ll have to wash and dry them by hand. However, my husband accidentally ran this plate through the dishwasher and everything was fine, but I wouldn’t recommend that as a regular method of cleaning for this plate.
Silivo Silicone Child Feeding Plate
The Silivo Baby Placemat with Suction Cups says it fits most high chairs, but it was too large for my Stokke high chair tray. However, I was able to test this mat on my dining room table and quartz kitchen countertop.
Before I dive into the plate’s performance, it’s worth noting that the plate emitted a very strong chemical-like odor when I opened the package.
That smell goes away after washing (you can run it through the dishwasher), but it was rather unpleasant and was the only plate that gave off an odor upon arrival.
The plate features four suction cups (one in each corner) that you’ll need to press down on to secure it to the table or tray. When it comes to wet and crumb-covered surfaces, the suction is less than stellar. Silivo’s suction plate does move on clean and even surfaces, but, thanks to the non-skid silicone bottom, it should stay in place long enough for your toddler to get through dinner without tossing the plate across the kitchen. Fingers crossed.
One thing we liked about this plate is that it comes in several kid-friendly animal designs like elephants and ducks. We also like that it’s made without BPA, BPS, PVC, lead, or phthalates. However, it’s also the largest plate that we tested, making it difficult to store inside of a cabinet.
OXO Tot Stick & Stay Suction Divided Plate
OXO is one of my favorite brands for kitchen and bathroom items, so I had high hopes for the company’s version of suction plates for toddlers.
However, my experience was not the one I was hoping to have. The plate offered barely any suction on my wood dining room table, which has a slight texture to it. I found that this plate works best on smooth and flat surfaces like my quartz kitchen countertop or glass patio table, but it didn’t offer enough suction to last the duration of mealtime like our favorite, the OXO Tot Stick & Stay Suction Bowl. Ultimately, this plate became very easy for my toddler to slide around.
One place this plate excels, though, is the multiple divided sections for food, including a circle compartment in the center of the plate, which is a great place for dips and condiments like hummus or mustard. The plate is dishwasher safe, but I found it’s best to scrub by hand with soap and a sponge, then rinse with hot water. Make sure to remove the bottom suction piece first, which unscrews, to clean all the nooks and crannies.
Cons
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Poor suction
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First Essentials by NUK Tri-Suction Plates
The First Essentials by NUK Tri-Suction Plates are the most affordable suction plates we tested. But, if you’re looking for a plate that’s going to last and stays in place, this one probably isn’t for you. The plates feel flimsy and cheap, and like you’re probably going to replace them after a few weeks of continuous use. However, they are very lightweight, making them ideal for traveling or using sparingly at a grandparent’s house.
As for how it sticks to surfaces, the underside of the plate features three suction cups, but they’re pretty useless. I had to keep applying pressure to this plate multiple times during mealtime—which isn’t ideal when there’s food on the plate—to get it to stay in place for even just a minute.
My toddler was able to move this around, undoing the plate’s grip from my dining room table and countertop.
It didn’t stick very well to the plastic high chair tray, either. The plates, which are designed for ages 6 months and up, are microwave and dishwasher safe.
Pros
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Extra lightweight
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What dishes to include in the children's menu to make it tasty and healthy
In winter, vulnerable children's immunity needs to be strengthened by any available means. And for this, you should add as many healthy dishes with a shock portion of vitamins to your daily diet as possible. Mostly it is vegetables in all possible variations. They are good to bake and stew, serve as a side dish, make soups and even delicious desserts based on them.
This topic is dedicated to our selection of recipes.
Soup classic
Chicken soup with vegetables is the perfect embodiment of a balanced vitamin meal for a child. To prepare it, take 2 chicken thighs, pour 3 liters of water and leave to cook over low heat for half an hour. In the meantime, we will make a ruddy frying of the onion, carrot and celery stalk in a saucepan. Just don't overcook the vegetables. As soon as they soften, pour 3 potatoes into cubes and fry for another 5 minutes.
Strain the finished broth and pour the contents of the pot. When the potatoes are completely cooked, lay 50-60 g of egg noodles, salt and pepper the soup to taste, add fresh herbs. Grind the cooled chicken thighs and also pour into the pan. It remains to bring the soup to readiness and let it brew under the lid.
Peppers with a surprise
For the second, offer your child hearty stuffed peppers. Let's start with the filling first. To do this, cook until half cooked 100 g of rice.
While it is quietly boiling in a saucepan, we pass the onion into cubes and grated carrots until golden brown. We mix the frying with semi-cooked rice and 300 g of any minced meat, which the child likes best. Add a little salt and dry herbs, knead the mass with your hands. We cut off the caps of 4-5 medium-sized bell peppers, remove the seeds and partitions, fill with minced meat and put upright in a wide pan.
Now let's fill it. Stir in 300 ml of hot water, 3 tbsp. l. tomato paste and thick sour cream, put salt and black pepper. Pour the stuffed peppers in a saucepan, bring to a boil and simmer over low heat under a lid for 40-45 minutes. At the end, put the bay leaf and keep the peppers without fire under the lid for a quarter of an hour.
Fish delicacy
In winter, meat in the children's diet is especially important to alternate with seafood. Grilled red fish with sauce is just what you need. We rub the lime zest on a fine grater, squeeze the juice from the fruit and mix everything.
Shred 5-6 sprigs of cilantro. We cut the onion into a small cube. Mix citrus juice with zest, herbs and onions. Lubricate 5 portioned pieces of salmon with marinade, leave for 15 minutes.
It is better to cook such fish in a grill pan in order to preserve the maximum of nutrients. Fry the salmon on both sides until golden brown stripes appear. Light yogurt sauce is perfect for it. Chop as finely as possible 1 tbsp. l. capers, a clove of garlic, 2-3 sprigs of tarragon. Add 100 g of natural yogurt, juice of half a lemon, season with salt and black pepper. Little gourmets will be pleased, especially if you serve fish on wooden skewers.
Potatoes with vegetable vitamins
Experience shows that children prefer potatoes to many other vegetables. And therefore, you won’t have to persuade them to eat baked potatoes for a long time. We wash 4 oblong tubers in water, wipe dry, grease with oil and bake whole with the skin in the oven at 220 ° C for 45–50 minutes.
Let's make the salad while the root vegetables are ready.
Cut 6-8 cherry tomatoes into slices, fresh cucumber into half circles, red onion into half rings. Do not forget to pour boiling water over the onion to remove unpleasant bitterness. We chop 5-6 sprigs of parsley, mix with vegetables, salt to taste, season with Greek yogurt.
We cool the finished potato tubers, cut off the side part and remove part of the core, we will also mix it into the salad. We fill potato boats with salad and decorate with lettuce leaves.
Curd breakfast
All food for children in the cold season should be healthy, and desserts are no exception. In this regard, the traditional cottage cheese casserole is a win-win option for all occasions.
Whisk the egg vigorously with 1 tbsp. l. sugar and a pinch of salt. Add 300 g of cottage cheese with a fat content of at least 9%, 1 tbsp. l. semolina, 0.5 tsp. baking powder and a pinch of vanilla. We knead the resulting mass well and leave it for 10-15 minutes so that the semolina disperses. If desired, you can put a grated apple, a handful of raisins, banana slices or dried berries here.
Lubricate ceramic molds with oil, sprinkle with ground breadcrumbs and fill with curd mass. We put them in the oven at 180 ° C for about half an hour. This cottage cheese casserole can be prepared for breakfast. Just let it cool down properly, garnish with mint and serve with sour cream.
Cake with an orange mood
Even homemade cakes can be charged with vitamins and made extremely healthy. Spicy carrot cake is just such a case.
In one container, mix 130 g flour, 1 tsp. baking powder, 70–80 g of sugar, 0.5 tsp each. cinnamon and ground ginger, a pinch of vanilla and nutmeg. In another container, beat 2 eggs with 80 ml of vegetable oil, pour 300 g of grated raw carrots. We combine dry and liquid bases, carefully knead the dough until a homogeneous consistency.
Fill buttered muffin tins with it and bake in the oven at 180°C for 40-45 minutes. When the carrot muffins cool down, they will taste even better. Serve a healthy dessert with whipped cream, and there won't be a crumb left.
Health cocktail
Almost all children drink milk with pleasure. Why don't we make a strawberry and banana milkshake?
Grind 200 g of fresh strawberries in a blender and rub the resulting mass through a sieve to get rid of small seeds. Mash a large ripe banana with a fork into a thick gruel. We combine strawberry and banana puree, add honey and vanilla sugar to taste, beat everything until a smooth consistency is obtained. Pour in 400 ml of milk and continue whisking until a fluffy foam appears. Pour the cocktail into tall glasses, decorate with mint petals and treat the children. Don't forget the colorful straws. It is much more pleasant to sip a thick fragrant cocktail through them.
This is the vitamin menu we propose to prepare for your children. For more fun ideas, check out the recipes page from Eat at Home readers. And what vitamin dishes do you prepare for your child? Share branded recipes in the comments and tell us what helps you keep children's immunity normal.
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Eggs must always be fresh. If your child likes eggs in a bag, you need to keep them in the oven for no more than five minutes, and if, on the contrary, he does not like liquid ones, tighten the pots or molds
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