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When I released my reports on BPA free sippy cups I had a large number of moms ask about regular cups (non sippy) as well as plates, bowls, and utensils. I can certainly understand why any parent would hesitate to give a toddler or young child a glass or ceramic cup and plate so of course it is important to highlight BPA free options for plates, cups, and utensils. Fortunately there are quite a few options! They are stylish and non-toxic. I have highlighted most of the ones I know of. If you have a lead on others…just let me know.
The ThinkBaby Feeding Set – This is a set of stainless steel feeding products covered in safe plastic. It contains a cup, two bowls, a bento box, lids, and utensils. They are free of BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead, and melamine. It is a big hit in our home! Read our personal review of it here.
Boon Products – This company offers several BPA free products that parents will love. If you recall we just reviewed their Fluid Sippy Cup in our second report on safe sippy cups. It is a pretty snazzy looking cup. They also have plates, utensils, and feeding cups that are all equally snazzy.
The Catchbowl - Boon just can’t do anything ordinary it seems. This groovy shaped bowl works better than a bib and funnels runaway food back into the bowl rather than on the floor. A suction cup base keeps bowl securely in place. This is a good bowl for newbies to table food and the process of feeding themselves.
The Groovy – This is an interlocking plate and bowl set and a fun way to serve meals in a customizable configuration. This set includes a toddler-sized plate with two separate compartments plus two small bowls that attach to the edge of the plate in several different positions.
The Snackball- This is a sphere-shaped snack container. Sooo much better than a plastic baggy or a toxic plastic container. The rigid form protects snacks from being crushed, making the Snack Ball great for travel. The two halves unscrew for easy cleaning and the lid snaps in place to keep snacks inside. Dishwasher safe.
Modware – True to their orange and blue theme these utensils are pretty cool looking. These are for toddlers that have mastered the Benders (below) and are not ready to move on to adult tableware. They too are soft with no sharp edges and they have an ergonomic design. Dishwasher safe.
Benders – They help children transition to regular utensils and develop motor skills with their sharp angles and easy grip handles. They are dishwasher safe.
Camden Rose Wooden Bowl and Spoon- Woot! Our top pick! What could be more natural than wood. This set is solid Cherrywood hand-rubbed with a non-toxic Beeswax polish. It inherits the natural markings of the parent tree’s grain pattern. They are handcrafted by an Amish Co-op and are perfectly functional and ready to serve. They should be handwashed.
Laptop Lunchboxes – I have mentioned this lunchbox system many times but never in reference to being being BPA free so there is yet another reason to buy this awesome lunchbox! Read my review of it here.
Mini-Me Bamboo Bowls from Bambu – Hand coiled bamboo bowls. The outsides of the bowls are painted in several lovely colors. They also have bamboo flatware and plates.
Silicone Bowls – Silicone is BPA free and kid friendly. These bowls are so squishable and compact you can take them anywhere too.
Ikea Rainbow Tumblers- These are some very pretty, simple, and affordable cups from Ikea. They are made of Polypropylene making them BPA free and they are stackable and dishwasher safe.
The Dombo – Decor Craft produces this two-handled cup. It is another unique design in
children’s dinnerware. I have seen them in yellow, purple, and blue. This cup is very easy to grab and hold onto, with oversized “ears” on each side that make it as whimsical as it is practical. It’s non-breakable and dishwasher safe.
Baby Cie Tray Sets – Very cute! You can get a plain tray or one with cup, bowl, and utensils. There are many designs too like their Jungle set and their farm set. It has French words in the tray areas designed to keep food separate so baby can learn french while they eat, LOL. They are very durable and dishwasher safe.
Trebimbi Puppets Club 6-pc. Dining Set- This set includes knife, fork, spoon, egg cup/condiment holder, bowl and mug. It has a Stainless steel body with plastic handle for the best of both worlds. Set of 3 utensils snap together for easy storage; dishwasher safe. For ages 2–6 yrs. I have seen pink, blue, and orange. What is so fun about these is that they have little smiley faces like little puppet people….too adorable!
Sassy Baby – Sassy also has several BPA free options for tableware.
Sassy Stackable Feeding Plates - This set contains two divided plates, two standard plates and two snap-on lids in a rainbow of colors.
Sassy Insulated Feeding Pots with Spoon - This set has two insulated feeding pots that keep food cold or warm longer. Perfect for babies! They are dishwasher safe too.
Sassy Baby Less Mess Toddler Spoons – Cute spoons! The holes in spoon are to keep food on spoon longer and the soft grip handle allows child easier grip. They are dishwasher safe and come in multiple colors. See also the Toddler feeding spoons.
Sassy Baby Less Mess Toddler Bowl – Comes with a suction base and storage lid and a uniquely shaped bowl to make it easier to guide food onto spoon. Dishwasher safe and comes in multiple colors.
On the Go Feeding Set - This is a baby Bento! Ya’ll know how much I love these. It is a 9 piece set with a large sectioned bowl with lid, three removable dishes with lids, and a toddler feeding spoon.
Baby Bjorn Plate & Spoon Set -These really are adorable. The shape of the plate kind of reminds me of Mickey Mouse and the utensils have little eyes. Very cute. They are designed to help children eat by themselves at an early stage and the three-leaf clover shape makes it easier for the child to scoop up food with his or her spoon and hold on to the plate. A rubber base prevents the plate from sliding
Stainless Steel Dish Sets – I often prefer stainless steel for drink cups so I was happy to find a complete stainless steel alternative to plastic. You cannot microwave these or put them in the dishwasher though so they aren’t for everyone.
I hope you enjoy this information!
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I am a very naive person, and if I see something is “dishwasher safe”, I believe it is. I am not an
environmentalist, nor I really follow what’s safe and what’s not out there. I just try to pick up healthly/organic food for my little one, check toys recalls, do my recycling, and that’s all. So I’ve been washing all of my daughter’s dishes in a dishwasher!!! Until now, of course. Fortunately, I was breastfeeding her for the longest time, so she wasn’t exposed to many plastics for the fist year. Then I got to like Avent Naturally sippy cups and we used them a lot (mother’s intuition?). Yet, I used some of the unsafe once too. My first reaction was to toss all of the cups we’ve got. So I did. I managed to order a couple of Klean Kanteen bottles but they are pretty expensive. I was really happy to come accross your website and the reviews you’ve written. Thank you Tiffany!
PS. Prize #1 seems very attractive
Hi Tiffany,
I would love the Sassy Baby Mealtime On the Go Set
Your blog is very informative, thanks for all of the info and reviews!
Cool! I am a new subscriber, and I just wanted to say that the blog (and giveaways) are awesome! Thanks! =)
Either prize would be very cool…
Loved this info! I used your sippy cup info too! Thanks for helping out other info-hungry moms! I’d love to win the Boon set
I love your blog, and this is great information. I would love “Prize Pack #2″. I have also placed a link to your blog on my own: http://livingnaturallybodyandhome.blogspot.com/. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
I’d love to win either set!
I have a 4 month old and a 4 year old
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These are awesome. We could use either one!
Just found my way to this blog today and love it! My little Luna Blue could use package #1!
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I have really enjoyed reading your blog-i never knew that such great products existed. I would love to get package #1.
thanks for alway providing great information on such earth friendly products
I love your blog and would love to enter the giveaway! I have been trying to find BPA free plates for my 15 month old baby girl! Thanks so much!!
I linked you in my own blog
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Great post- thanks once again for keeping your blog readers informed!
My little P is just starting solids so I’m reading up all I can. And btw- hook me up with the 2nd prize package!!
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Thank you for this information! We are just starting to feed my son solids, and I will feel much better doing so in one of these safe choices. We’d be happy to try either prize package!
Wood utensils are also great for teething. You have never mentioned them, but aren’t take and toss products BPA free or at least a safer option? I read this online a year ago when I researched BPA free baby bottles and their products are BPA free because they are #5 plastic, so they are polyproline, which isn’t as good as a non-plastic option, but at least safer then most plastics?
I want I want I want! I’ve been dealing with this for a while now.
The current solution is a cocktail fork (metal) and corelle bowls (which don’t break. mostly)
Ooooh – enter me please! And thanks for the great information, too!
Good article. I really like the Sassy Baby Mealtime On the Go Feeding Set. It’s very bento box like.
Great post….as we are looking for more dishes for our boys…..they thought the Sassy set was really cool!!!
I just wish our area carried more products like this….but its worth ordering online for something that is safe and the kids will like it!!! Eating their Organic foods on safer dishes!!
I am so happy to have found your website! I couldn’t believe all the unsafe bottles, sippy cups & utensils that I had at my house. Last night I put them all into a garbage bag and replaced them with Born Free products. By reading your website I was happy to discover some more options! The only products that I had that are BPA free in my household were the IKEA rainbow cups, plates & bowls
Either prize would be wonderful if I am the lucky winner!! Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for the information about the Ikea tumblers. they are the last piece of plastic in our house and I have resisted discarding them because they are so useful. I feel much better about them now.
Great blog!
I’d love to win the Boon set! I’ve had my eye on their products for quite some time!
Funny thing – I was planning to do a post about the Boon Snack Ball when I discovered your giveaway! So, I linked you!
http://mindfulmomma.typepad.com/mindful_momma/2008/02/boon-snackball.html
#1 sounds good to me.
These both sound great, but my favorite is the “On the go” set! Thanks for all the great feeding product info!
Thank you for posting this information. I have two toddlers and am always looking for “safe” products that I can bring into the home for them. Thank you! Thank you!
As for which set, I would take either, but the Boon set sounds great for two toddlers.
Just linked to this from another blog. It is great. Would love to have the boon giveaway.
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those are adorable. both sets are great to have!
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I don’t know if mine are just an older version or what, but my Baby Bjorn plates had a plastic #7 on them, and I threw them out. FYI
Thank you for such a complete list! The snackball is especially cool, we might need one for my husband to take his afternoon snack! My son is not yet feeding himself, so we still use little Arcuisine glass bowls. The set I have has lids, so they are perfect for storing and transporting food, and since they are tempered glass, they should hold up if dropped! We really like the Boon set, but either would be groovy!
Groovy baby
Count me in for the prize pack 2. I’ll also be blogging this tomorrow. (Hopefully I’ll remember to come back and make a second comment.) Thanks!
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What a fantastic contest! The Boon Company makes wonderful products that are colorful and fun. Please enter me in your drawing.
I appreciate it….Thanks,Cindi
You sure saved me lots of time from web searching on a topic I care a lot about. Thank you for sharing your info!
Great post – all good products! Our boys are of the age(s) where they’re using less plastic, but this is still an excellent resource.
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My girls (7months old) just started on solids, and after using glass bottles, you’d think I’d be a little more savvy when it came to utensils. Now I realize I’ve got to throw out all the “munchkin” brand bowls/spoons/cups and replace it. I wish these companies would get with it already and banish BPA and pthalates!
Thanks so much for posting this. We’ve been trying to find a replacement for the cups we use at my children’s nursery school, so it’s great to hear we can use the Ikea ones without worry! Great name, BTW! If I’m not too late, I’d love to put my name in the draw for the BOON pack
I love your blog – beyond valuable information – thank you! I’d love a chance to win the give-aways!
And – I have a question:
Do you have an “safe” recommends for baby food storage containers that can be frozen? Looking to freeze baby food after I make it to save time.
Thanks again!
I’d love to be entered and I’d be happy with either give-away.
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Well, it is time to announce the winners (random.org) of the Boon and Sassy BPA free feeding gear packs. Congrats ladies!!
Melissa of comment #9 wins Prize Pack #1 – A Boon Groovy – Interlocking Plate and Bowl Set & Boon ModWare – Toddler Utensils.
Stephanie of comment #55 wins Prize Pack #2 – Sassy Baby Mealtime On the Go Feeding Set & Sassy Baby Less Mess Toddler Spoon 2 Pack.
Enjoy!
Love all the Boon products. Thanks for all the great information!
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Hi, What a fantastic giveaway contest. Please enter me in your drawing. I would be a happy camper to win either of your prizes!
Thank you, Cindi
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Thanks for the great information. Another option is enamelware. I found an American company called GSI that manufactures their product in Mexico. You can find their plates, bowls, cups, etc either on line or at a sporting goods store like REI.
WIth the enamelware, do you need to be concerned about lead content? We’ve switched to stainless steel and glass & currently looking for options for plates/bowls/cups so this site was a good find! THX
One more thing, last night at Whole foods, I saw that they are starting to sell bamboo plates and silverware. They are advertised as disposable wear but can’t hurt to reuse them. To try them out, I picked up a package of 8 size small plates for $5.80. They seem pretty sturdy & we are just hand washing & reusing them.
These baby/child silverware progression sets from Oneida are very cute and a non-plastic alternative. A little pricey but again, something they can grow with and help transition to adult utensils.