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Bowls & plates

First Essentials by NUK Tri-Suction Bowls

About $10Checked Oct 17, 20262 sources

Our take

Stackable plastic bowls with lids, handy for leftovers. The suction kept letting go in testing, so expect to reattach them mid-meal.

PlasticLids includedStackable

Consider instead: OXO Tot Stick & Stay for a bowl that stays put.

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 $0.56 a month over a typical 18 months of use. Our estimate; your use may be shorter or longer.
Cheaper optionMunchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls (3-pack): About $6 for 3, scored 74 (Good).
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

  • Lids for storage
  • Dishwasher safe

Recurring complaints

  • Poor suction
  • Stains; hand wash recommended for colored foods

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

Materials & safety check

2 of 2 checks clear.

MaterialPlastic
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

Other bowls & plates we scored

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86+19 pts

Bumkins Silicone Grip Dish

About $9 · Excellent

82+15 pts

OXO Tot Stick & Stay Suction Bowl

About $13 · Good

74+7 pts

Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls (3-pack)

About $6 for 3 · Good

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Common questions

Are First Essentials by NUK Tri-Suction Bowls non-toxic?

There's no legal definition of "non-toxic" for baby products, so here's what we checked. Material: Plastic. Recalls: None found in CPSC bowl and plate recalls since 2020. It scores 72 out of 100 on materials and safety, and 67 overall.

Not sure what a label means? See baby product labels, explained.

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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