Let me start by saying I had HIGH hopes for these plates. The idea of stainless steel with silicone suction? Genius... in theory. Here's the real deal after using them daily for my 18-month-old tornado (I mean, toddler).
The GOOD stuff first: These plates are BOMBPROOF. My kid has yeeted them across the kitchen more times than I can count, and zero dents or scratches. The divided sections are perfect for keeping foods separate (because heaven forbid the peas touch the mac n cheese). They clean up beautifully in the dishwasher - no stains or weird smells like plastic plates get.
Now the NOT-SO-GOOD: That 'strong suction' claim? Yeah... about that. The silicone base might as well be decorative. My toddler pops these plates off the tray with one casual swipe. I've tried every trick - wetting them, pressing harder, sacrificing to the toddler gods - nada. For $30 a set, I expected better.
PRO TIP: If your kid's still in the 'flip everything' phase, these might frustrate you. But if you're past that stage and just want durable, easy-clean plates? Worth it for the stainless steel alone.