bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate
A value suction plate made of actual solid bamboo - not the bamboo-fiber/melamine composite that fills this category - with a food-grade silicone suction ring underneath.
The verdict: Silicone only
The eating surface is solid natural bamboo with a food-safe finish - importantly NOT bamboo powder bound in melamine-formaldehyde resin, the plastic-in-disguise that dominates "bamboo fiber" dishware. The only non-natural part is a food-grade silicone suction ring on the underside, which is what earns the silicone-only rating. Whether the ring is removable isn't clearly stated by the brand; even attached, the silicone doesn't touch the food, so this is a clean bamboo-and-silicone plate and a natural-material value pick.
What it's made of
| Part | Material | Food contact |
|---|---|---|
| plate body solid natural bamboo with a food-safe finish | Bamboo | Yes primary |
| suction ring food-grade silicone suction ring on the underside; brand doesn't state whether it's removable | Silicone | No |
bamboo bamboo's suction plate is the value entry for parents who want a real wood dish rather than steel or silicone. The eating surface is solid bamboo with a food-safe finish, and a silicone ring on the base gives the suction that keeps a toddler from flinging it off the tray. Warmer and lighter than steel; the trade-off, as with any real wood, is hand-washing and eventual wear.
Pros
- Solid natural bamboo eating surface - a real natural material, not melamine composite
- Silicone suction ring keeps it planted on the tray
- A genuine value alternative to steel or all-silicone plates
Cons
- Brand doesn't state whether the silicone ring is removable
- Bamboo needs hand-washing and wears over time; no microwave
Notes
- Hand-wash only; don't soak or put bamboo in the dishwasher
Common questions
Does the bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate have plastic in it?
No. Nothing that touches your food on the bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate is plastic or silicone — the food path is bamboo.
What is the bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate made of?
Part by part, the bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate is: plate body — bamboo; suction ring — silicone.
Does the bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate have silicone in it?
Yes — the suction ring is silicone on the bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate. It is a seal rather than a surface your food sits against, which is bamboo.
Is the bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate BPA-free?
No plastic touches your food on the bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate — the food path is bamboo — so BPA, which comes from polycarbonate and epoxy plastics, is not in play here.
Where is the bamboo bamboo Baby Suction Plate made?
The bamboo bamboo Baby 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://bamboobamboo.com/collections/suction-plates brand states plates are natural bamboo (not melamine-based) with a food-safe finish and a food-grade silicone suction ring
- manufacturer https://bamboobamboo.com/ brand states products are free of BPA, phthalates, PVC, and melamine, made of solid bamboo rather than bamboo-fiber composite
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