Skip Hop Zoo Melamine Plate and Bowl Set

These are great dishes for a toddler. The biggest problem with most melamine kid's dishes on the market seems to be durability. I've tried a couple different brands only to end up with cracked plates or bubbling, peeling decals etc. after very very short periods of time. So far the Skip Hop dishes are proving to be much more durable. I haven' t noticed any scratching, fading or bubbling of the images, even washing daily in the dishwasher. They are also heavier than most dishes and actually feel sturdier. Since I don't care to buy new dishes and add the old ones to the landfill duarbility and longevity are very important to me.

Other pros for these dishes are that they are a nice size for toddlers. The bowl is perfect for cereal or soup. The ladybug and other patterns are also really cute. My two year old loves them. Additionally they are BPA free. The description on Amazon's website is not clear about this, however the manufacturer's website provides this info.

I love all of Skip Hop's items because the are so darn cute. That being said, the hard plastic packaging was so difficult to cut open that it caused me to drop the plate on my kitchen floor (it's only no-wax linoleum NOT ceramic tile) and it broke! I think it should have been able to withstand a single drop...after all, these are made for kids who may push them off a higchair tray, drop them, etc. I'm bummed.

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I was really impressed at the incredible quality of these plates and bowls. Here's why I love them:

1) They are pretty much the cutest sets of toddler plates and bowls I have seen. Truly, I don't think the pictures do them justice. They are adorable!

2) They are made of a much heftier plastic, which is heavier but not too heavy for my toddler to lift. This heavier construction means she isn't chasing her plate around her high chair tray when eating it stays put.

3) They are perfectly designed with the toddler in mind. The bowls are deep and wide meaning it is fantastic for toddler yoghurt, soups, cereal, porridge, etc. She is able to completely finish the food in this bowl without needing my help to scrap down the sides or the bottom she can reach it herself. The plates are wonderful for a picky eater (like mine!) who doesn't like her food to touch. The two separated compartments are deep without being "too deep".

4) My toddler seems to enjoy eating more with this set. That may or may not be a fluke, but since getting these adorable plates mealtime has becomes less of a power struggle. She likes eating to reveal the faces!

5) They (so far!) are holding up very well in the dishwasher. No cracks or peeling faces.

My only criticism with these plates and bowls is that they are not microwave safe, but really for all the other benefits, I haven't really noticed. I just use a different plate to heat up the food and transfer it over! A great purchase you will notice the superior quality, I am sure.

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This plate/bowl set is absolutely adorable. It seems to be made of good quality and has colors that are really vibrant. It's also big enough for toddler/preschooler use. I took off 1 star because it is not microwavable.

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I bought this set as a gift. It is as cute in person as it is online. The bowl and plate have some weight to them which I think would be beneficial for kid use.