Expanding a baby's diet is a unique stage that requires not only a well-thought-out menu but also appropriate feeding accessories . Among these , baby tableware —plates, bowls, cups, and cutlery—plays a key role. More and more parents are choosing silicone tableware today. Why? Because it combines safety, durability, and ease of use , surpassing other materials like melamine.
Why is it worth choosing silicone dishes for babies?
1. Safety – BPA and toxin-free silicone
The highest quality food-grade silicone is free of BPA, phthalates, and other harmful chemicals. This is especially important for young children, who often put dishes in their mouths or chew on the edges of plates. Unlike melamine, silicone does not release harmful substances even when exposed to heat.
2. Resistance to temperature and damage
You can safely heat silicone bowls and plates in the microwave, wash them in the dishwasher, and freeze them.
Melamine is not suitable for microwave use , it can crack and break, and contact with high temperatures increases the risk of elements migrating into food.
3. Flexibility and durability
Silicone is soft, flexible, and shatterproof, making it an ideal material for children's first tableware. It doesn't make a noise when dropped , and it doesn't crumble or splinter —unlike melamine, which can be damaged by a hard impact.
4. Extra features that really help
Most of the silicone dishes for children available at Kokosek.pl have:
- suction cups to prevent the plate from sliding on the countertop,
- soft edges that your baby can bite without risk,
- non-slip bases for increased stability during meals.
These properties are particularly important in the increasingly popular BLW (Baby-Led Weaning) method, whereby a child expands their diet without the use of a spoon. In this method, the toddler decides what and how much to eat, and meals are served in bite-sized pieces that the child can grasp and independently place in their mouth.
That is why it is so important that baby dishes are:
- stable (e.g. thanks to suction cups that prevent the plates from sliding off the countertop),
- light and unbreakable (a toddler often drops dishes on the ground),
- easy to grip and suitable for little hands.
5. How does silicone compare to other materials?
6. Silicone is a long-term choice – and with care for the environment
Unlike plastic and melamine, good quality silicone:
- does not wear out after several uses,
- does not discolor so easily,
- can be processed ,
- reduces the need to buy new dishes every few months.
It's a smarter, more eco-friendly choice – for you and the planet.
Silicone baby dishes that you can find at kokosek.pl
In our store you will find brands tested and recommended by parents:
- Mushie – suction cup plates, bowls, spoons, cups and many other practical gadgets made of certified and safe materials
- B.Box – this Australian brand offers modern, functional baby feeding accessories – made of safe materials, ideal for everyday use and expanding a baby's diet , including training cups, snack containers, and silicone teethers.
- Done by Deer is a Danish brand offering stylish and functional accessories for babies , including silicone dishes for expanding their diet , which are distinguished by Scandinavian design, safety and comfort of everyday use.
- Beaba is a renowned French brand specializing in innovative baby accessories, such as silicone dishes , steamers for preparing meals and accessories for expanding the diet , which combine functionality with elegant design.
