Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate
A genuinely solid-bamboo divided baby plate (not the melamine-bound "bamboo fiber" trap) with a removable silicone suction ring - the rare natural-material kids plate.
The verdict: Silicone only
The plate is solid organic bamboo sealed with an FDA-approved food-grade varnish - Avanchy is explicit that it is NOT "bamboo fiber," i.e. not bamboo powder bound in melamine-formaldehyde resin, which is the plastic that most cheap "bamboo" kids dishware actually is. The only non-bamboo part is a removable food-grade silicone suction ring on the base, which doesn't touch food. That silicone ring is the sole reason it isn't rated fully plastic-free; pop it off and you have an all-natural bamboo plate.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| plate body solid organic bamboo with FDA-approved food-grade varnish | Bamboo | Yes primary |
| suction ring / base removable food-grade silicone ring; plate usable without it | Silicone | No |
A divided toddler plate carved from solid organic bamboo, paired with a removable silicone ring on the base that suctions to a highchair tray or table. It's lighter and warmer to the touch than steel, but, being wood, needs hand-washing and can eventually wear. Some SKUs include a silicone-tipped bamboo spoon.
Pros
- Solid, melamine-free bamboo - a true natural material, not a bamboo-fiber composite
- Removable silicone ring means it can be used as an all-natural (silicone-free) plate
- Warm to the touch and lightweight for small hands
- Biodegradable body
Cons
- Bamboo needs hand-washing; not dishwasher- or microwave-safe
- Varnish and bamboo wear over time with heavy use
- Not as bomb-proof as stainless steel
Notes
- The silicone ring is shared with Avanchy's same-size stainless plate
Common questions
Does the Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your food on the Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate is plastic or silicone — the food path is bamboo.
What is the Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate made of?
Part by part, the Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate is: plate body — bamboo; suction ring / base — silicone.
Does the Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate have silicone in it?
Yes — the suction ring / base is silicone on the Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate. It is a seal rather than a surface your food sits against, which is bamboo.
Is the Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate BPA-free?
No plastic touches your food on the Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate — the food path is bamboo — so BPA, which comes from polycarbonate and epoxy plastics, is not in play here.
Where is the Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate made?
The Avanchy Bamboo Suction Plate is made in China.
Categories: Kids Plates & Bowls
Sources
Every material claim above is backed by these. This is the scattered info we centralized.
- manufacturer https://avanchy.com/products/baby-plates brand states "Organic bamboo and silicone," solid bamboo handle with FDA-approved food-grade varnish, silicone suction ring; marketed plastic-free and melamine-free
- manufacturer https://avanchy.com/blogs/avanchy/bamboo-or-stainless-find-the-right-baby-plate brand explicitly contrasts its solid bamboo with melamine/bamboo-fiber composites and states its bamboo is plastic- and melamine-free
- review https://nontoxiclab.com/best-non-toxic-kids-plates/ independent guide flags that much "bamboo" dishware is bamboo powder + melamine and lists solid-bamboo/steel + silicone-suction options as the safe alternatives
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