IKEA weaning stuff (plates/bowls) is generally really good quality and cheap.” (Tried and tested by Mumsnet user MyCatShopsAtAldi) Our verdict PERFECTLY DESIGNED - Flat edge fits most standard highchair trays and allows baby to sit closer their food. Sectioned compartments on the suction plates are ideal for serving different foods. Bamboo is cool to touch for sensitive hands. Also something like this is really useful once you're started as you just make dinner with less salt and mash the babies' in this.” (Recommended by Mumsnetter Kwaziseyepatch) Our verdict There is no set time for this as it will depend on how you feed your baby, what foods they eat and what your child is like at mealtimes. Some children will eat nicely off a plate, others will throw the plate and all its contents on the floor - in which case, it’s probably best to just put it straight onto the highchair tray. As your child gets older, you can introduce plates - maybe starting with a suction base - to get them used to it. What are the best baby bowls and plates? If you're looking for a bamboo suction plate or, bamboo suction bowl, then our bamboo baby feeding and weaning collection has got you covered. Our baby bamboo suction plates come with a strong suction base that helps to keep them in place, so you don't have to worry about spills and messes. The suction base also makes it easy for little ones to learn to self-feed, giving them a sense of independence.

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

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Material: The seat and tray are polypropylene plastic, while the legs are steel with epoxy/polyester powder coating | Size: ‎90 x 62cm | Dishwasher safe: Tray is dishwasher safe | Microwave safe: N/A What we love Material: BPA-free silicone | Size: ‎16.4 x 14.6 x 7.6cm | Dishwasher safe: Yes | Microwave safe: Yes What we love One of my least favorite parts of suction plates and bowls of any kind is the removal process, but OXO makes a breeze. Material: Bamboo | Size: ‎20 x 20.5 x 3.3 cm | Dishwasher safe: No | Microwave safe: No What we love We know it can be hard to remember everything your baby needs for weaning, so our weaning bundles make it easier to get started on their weaning journey and save a little money too. Ideal kids, toddler and baby plates, bowls and dinner sets, designed with you in mind. Suitable for babies aged 6m+. Discover more Munchkin Products

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? If your baby doesn’t tend to throw food about, then IKEA’s KALAS range is a bargain. Available in colourful six-piece sets, these bowls and plates are microwave and dishwasher safe. We think they'd be great for outdoor dining for all ages, so you'll get use out of them post-weaning, well after you've stored your feeding bottles and steriliser away. They’re also BPA-free. bag. They’ll come in handy anytime you’re eating out, whether at a restaurant or the home of a friend or family Even with plates that organize your toddler’s food and deep walls, it’s inevitable that some food is going to end upOur baby bamboo bowls and bamboo plates collection is perfect for new parents who are just starting their weaning journey. The silicone spoon in the bowl set is designed to be gentle on little ones' delicate mouths, and the bamboo construction ensures they are non-toxic and safe for babies to use.