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Bowls & plates

Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls (3-pack)

About $6 for 3Checked Oct 17, 20262 sources

Our take

Three nesting plastic bowls for a few dollars. Suction needs a firm press and slips on textured trays or with crumbs and water, so they work better for storage and snacks than for a determined toddler.

BPA-free plastic3 sizesMicrowave safe

Consider instead: OXO Tot Stick & Stay for suction that holds.

Before you buy

Do you need it?Later Needed once solids start, around 6 months. A suction plate or bowl keeps more food on the tray.
Cost per monthAbout $0.33 a month over a typical 18 months of use. Our estimate; your use may be shorter or longer.
Secondhand?Fine secondhand. Fine secondhand if the silicone or plastic isn't cracked or cloudy.
TipOne good suction plate and one bowl is plenty to start.

What parents and testers say

Recurring praise

  • Very cheap
  • Three sizes nest together

Recurring complaints

  • Weak suction on textured or wet surfaces
  • Plastic

Our summary of patterns across the reviews and threads linked below, not quotes.

Materials & safety check

2 of 2 checks clear.

MaterialBPA-free plastic
RecallsNone found in CPSC bowl and plate recalls since 2020

When to buy it

Registry

Optional; many arrive as gifts

~6 months

When solids start

~12-18 months

Move to toddler sets

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Common questions

Are Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls non-toxic?

There's no legal definition of "non-toxic" for baby products, so here's what we checked. Material: BPA-free plastic. Recalls: None found in CPSC bowl and plate recalls since 2020. It scores 74 out of 100 on materials and safety, and 74 overall.

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Sources

  1. Reviewed: Best suction plates and bowls, tested (2024)reviewed.com
  2. CPSC recall database: "bowl" recalls since 2020saferproducts.gov
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