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Baby Plates and Bowls Australia - Suction Bowls and Divided Plates for Little Eaters
Mealtimes with babies and toddlers are an adventure - and the right feeding equipment makes them significantly less chaotic. Suction bowls that stay put, divided plates that keep foods separate, and spill-resistant designs transform messy mealtimes into manageable, enjoyable experiences for the whole family. At Peekaboo Baby we stock a range of baby plates and bowls in Australia, from simple silicone suction bowls for beginners to full divided plate sets for toddlers exploring a variety of foods. Browse our full baby feeding range including utensils, bibs, high chairs, and food containers for everything mealtimes need.
Our plate and bowl range covers all stages of weaning - from first purees at 4-6 months through to toddler self-feeding at 12-24 months and beyond. Silicone suction bases are the most popular choice for young babies learning to eat, as the suction cup base sticks to highchair trays and tables, meaning less plate-throwing and more eating. Divided plates with separate compartments are great for toddlers who prefer foods not touching. Pair with our baby spoons and forks and soft-tipped first spoons for a complete mealtime setup, and explore our baby food processors for making homemade first foods.
What to look for in baby plates and bowls
- Suction base - A strong suction base that adheres to flat surfaces (highchair trays, tabletops) significantly reduces plate-throwing during the messy self-feeding learning phase.
- Food-safe materials - Choose plates and bowls made from BPA-free, food-safe silicone or plastic. Avoid melamine for young babies. Silicone is flexible, unbreakable, and dishwasher-safe.
- Temperature safety - Check whether the bowl is microwave and dishwasher safe. Silicone is typically both; plastic varies by type. Heat-resistant materials are important for serving warm foods.
- Divided sections - For babies who prefer foods separated (common from around 18 months), divided plates with distinct compartments reduce mealtime battles over mixed foods.
- Easy to clean - Smooth interiors without ridges or crevices are much easier to clean properly. Silicone materials wipe clean easily and tend not to stain.
- Age-appropriate size - Baby bowls and plates are typically smaller than adult versions - appropriately sized portions help with portion guidance during weaning and beyond.
Complete your mealtime kit with baby utensils, bibs, high chairs, food containers, and baby food processors. Browse our full baby feeding collection for everything mealtimes need.
Baby Plates and Bowls - Frequently Asked Questions
You can introduce a baby bowl from the start of weaning at around 4-6 months. A suction bowl is the most practical for young babies as it attaches to the highchair tray and reduces spillage. Plates with suction bases suit babies from around 6 months onwards as they begin eating more varied foods.
Food-grade silicone is widely considered the best material for baby feeding dishes. It is BPA-free, flexible and unbreakable, microwave and dishwasher safe, easy to clean, and temperature-safe. BPA-free plastic is also popular and lightweight, though less durable over time. Avoid melamine tableware for young children.
Good quality suction bowls work very well on smooth, flat surfaces like most highchair trays and tables. The key is pressing the bowl firmly down to create a strong seal before your baby is seated. Suction does not work as well on textured or porous surfaces. Most parents find silicone suction bowls make a genuine difference to self-feeding stage mealtimes.
Yes, particularly for toddlers who are sensitive about foods touching on their plate - a common toddler trait. Divided plates provide clear visual separation between different foods and can make it easier to offer a balanced variety of foods at each meal. They are also useful for portion guidance during the self-feeding stage.
Most silicone plates and bowls are dishwasher safe on the top rack. BPA-free plastic varies - check the manufacturer's recommendations as some plastics can warp or degrade with repeated high-temperature dishwasher cycles. Hand washing in warm soapy water is always safe for any baby feeding dish.
Peekaboo Baby offers free shipping Australia-wide on orders over $129, dispatched from Melbourne. Our baby plates and bowls are available as individual pieces or sets - browse the full feeding range online.