The best toddler plates to make meal time engaging

This bundle was awarded Gold in our 2023 Mother&Baby Awards for Best Feeding Products for Weaning.

When it comes to weaning, finding the best baby spoons, bowls and suction plates really do make the world of difference. This adorable weaning bundle from Joyto includes a bowl, lion-shaped plate and spoon, all made from 100 per cent bamboo. The bowl has a super silicone suction base to keep it firmly in one place, while the spoon has a silicone end that's gentle on your baby's gums and little teeth.

Our mum tester Holly said: "I love the cute design and the suction bases are great, they stick really well to prevent baby from pulling them off the highchair," she said. "I really love the silicon spoons too, they are quite big and great for helping baby to feed themselves with."

The EasyMat MiniMax won Silver in the Mother&Baby Awards 2023 for Best Feeding Product for Weaning.

Designed as an alternative 'open-plate' version of EasyTots award-winning weaning essential suction mat, The EasyMat Mini divided happy face plate. The EasyMat MiniMax suction plate has the strongest suction power on the market, retaining all the great features of the EasyMat Mini but with the addition of an extra-strong large central suction base, meaning that even if your baby beats the corner suckers they will not move this plate! Made to fit most high chairs it also doubles up as a lunchbox, perfect for at home and feeding on the go.

One mum tester said: "I love this product! My little boy is a messy eater and likes to throw everything off his highchair. We’ve tried lots of different suction plates and bowls but he’s managed to unstick all except the EasyMat MiniMax. We’ve used it for breakfast cereal, pasta dinners and loads more."

Meal times can get messy with a new self-feeding baby or toddlers that are learning their strength. However, the suction base on this plate will adhere to most surfaces to stop them from toppling the plate. Choose from colour combinations of blue and green or pink and purple. As for easy cleaning, simply place it in the top rack of the dishwasher!

Review: "Needed something like this as my nephew has a habit of throwing his plate around, these are ideal though and work a treat. The suction holds really well and they are portioned so ideal for different types of food. Easy enough to clean as well."

Not only are these plates great value for money, but they're also free from toxic chemicals such as BPAs. The deep lip means easier eating for your toddler, as well as the fact that these plates can be stacked away in your cupboard to give you more space. They're also suitable for use in the microwave and even in your dishwasher.

Review: "These plates are excellent for my 2 yr old granddaughter she walks around sometimes with her food but because of the lip the food doesn’t fall off the plate, I also love the choice of colours as like any toddler they have a mind of their own and like to choose a different one each time."

Munchkin Lil' Apple Plates are ideal for toddlers learning to eat a variety of foods, with three sections in a cute apple shaped plate, it's easy for your little one to scoop the sides to help them learn to self feed. BPA-free and suitable from six months of age, these plates are also dishwasher and microwave safe.

Review: "Great little plates for making mealtimes a bit more toddler friendly. My 20-month-old is great with his food but his problem is he just won't sit still! We were struggling to keep his attention for long enough for him to finish a meal without trying to climb out of his highchair so I decided to buy these along with some shaped food cutters to make things more interesting for him. I love the sections as it helps me to make sure I'm providing him with an interesting meal with a varied selection of food groups and he likes it. Fits well on his highchair tray and goes through the dishwasher well."

These divided plates are microwave, dishwasher, oven, and freezer safe. They're easy to clean and virtually unbreakable, no matter how mischievous your little munchkin gets. Made from premium quality pure silicone, these plates are free of BPA, phthalates, or other harmful and toxic materials.

Review: "Good plates, I love that my kids can't break them. It's a little hard to get some foods off the plates, unless you soak them for awhile. I haven't had any "suction power" with these though, they still move around all over the table when my kids push them around. At the end of the day it's still decent plates, though a bit pricey. We enjoy them though."

The Sili Elephant plate is perfect for picky eaters with its deep compartments, and a great way to introduce new foods and encourage healthy eating. Made from 100 per cent food grade silicone, it doesn't stain, harbour odours and is durable against little hands. Powerful suction cups that adhere to highchairs, tables and counters mean less of a mess at meal times.

Review: "I liked the plate very much! It is made of dense silicone, the sides are held firmly, it is convenient for the child to eat! Big enough. The vegetable puree from the carrot jar did not stain the surface. The suction cup covers almost the entire diameter and fits tightly."

Shortlisted Best Toddler Food Range/Product at the 2021 Mother&Baby Awards
Read our full tried and tested review of the Bamboo Bamboo Unicorn Suction Plate here

This adorable suction plate is sure to keep your little one under its enchanting spell. A good size and sturdy, this plate is made from 100 per cent natural bamboo which is antibacterial and toxin-free. The powerful food-grade silicone suction base also means no more flips, spills and mess.

Mother & Baby Tester, Chantelle, said: "I love this plate. It makes mealtimes less messy! No more plate being flung across the room with dinner on it. I can nip across the room and grab something without finding a pile of mess on the floor when in come back. It is really easy to clean too. You ideally need a brush just to get in all the corners properly but it comes apart and back together easily."

There never seems to be enough plates in the cupboard with your snack-happy toddler around. These plates are perfectly sized for toddler meals and fit great on high chair trays and small placemats. With vibrant colours to attract their attention, once they've finished their meal you can pop them in the dishwasher for an easy clean.

Review: "Let’s be honest, we care about just a few things with toddler feeding plates and bowls: Will they survive being frisbee’d across a kitchen; are they the right size; can I throw them in the dishwasher. The answer is positive on all counts. Buy with confidence."

A stylish pick for snacking, dividing, dipping or portioning, that grips surfaces firmly and helps small hands find their food. Designed in premium silicone for its velvety-soft feel and durability, with curved walls to help them find their food. Suitable for use in the dishwasher, microwave, oven or freezer, this suction divided plate from KIDLY is a versatile bit of dinnerware for your toddler.

Review: "The best plates we’ve had so far! These are so far indestructible and not easy to pull off the high chair, they are nice and deep too so food doesn’t spill over easily when learning to use cutlery. A big thumbs up from my 18 month old!"

This plate has a unique design in bright colours to make mealtime more fun for your little one. It's made with 100 per cent food-grade silicone with BPA, PVC, BPS and Phthalate free. It has strong suction and is dishwasher, microwave, and freezer safe. We love how handy it is for dividing foods as well as fun for a car-loving tot!

Review: "Just what we needed. It's so lovely and my 16-month-old absolutely loves it. It's great for getting him to try different things at his own pace. The suction cups work really well and it cleans brilliantly. There's no staining from curry and bologna and it looks as good now 2 weeks after use as it did when it arrived. It's easy to clean and can even be put in the dishwasher. I'd definitely recommend them to my friends!"

In colour choices of pink, blue or green, this toddler plate with a suction cup base will have them engaged during their meals. Free from toxins and suitable for use in the microwave and dishwasher, this adorable toddler feeding plate has deep divided sections to make feeding easier for your tot.

Review: "I love this plate! Soft and durable. Good size portions and great suction that doesn't cause you too struggle to pull off nor do you have to worry about baby pulling up the plate either. It's easy to clean and stain resistant (spaghetti sauce did not stain inside and it was left in overnight!!!) Cute pastel pink colour and cute little face inside without being too distracting or ugly for that matter. I like that it's no colouring on the face so you don't have to worry about anything bleeding into the food. I looked through hundreds of suction plates and finally decided on this one and I'm glad I did. The quality is great and the pricing was even better."

Yet another sustainable alternative to plastics, this ethically made and organic bamboo plate comes with a spoon to encourage self-feeding. The adorable plate features an extra strong suction base which grips to your high chair or table to prevent spills, and the spoon has food-grade silicone that's soft against gums and makes for easy scooping.

The doddl Plate is expertly shaped for gaining mealtime skills. The lip at the back helps keep food on the plate, while the wider flat front gives them easier access while they learn to master their cutlery. The colourful splat in the centre isn't just decorative, as it focuses their attention on the action, with a non-slip base to keep it stable. All this and it's made of a biodegradable material, is free from BPAs and can be thrown in the dishwasher, too.

Ready to make the transition from plastic to a grown-up plate for your toddler? This porcelain plate from H&M comes as part of a matching set is available in lion, polar bear or panda bear print. Your little one will love eating from these grown-up plates, although we do recommend these for older tots due to the fact it's a breakable material.

Review: "Lovely plate to upgrade my toddler from plastic plates. Quite heavy and not much lip round the side so will take some getting used to."