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The early years of life are an extraordinary period of discovery, learning and change.
There baby silicone tableware In just a few years, it has established itself as a must-have for little ones’ mealtimes. Suction-cup plates, bowls, spoons, and bavoirs with a spout: these food-grade silicone accessories really do make a difference to mealtimes. But how do you choose, and why has silicone become the go-to material? We’ll explain it all. 🍽️
Food-grade silicone offers several decisive advantages over traditional alternatives (plastic, melamine, glass):
This is THE essential silicone baby tableware piece. The suction base keeps the plate firmly stuck to the table or high chair — baby can push, bang, or twist: the plate won't budge. The compartments keep food separate, which is important for babies who don't like textures mixing — and for baby-led weaning (BLW), which requires presenting foods distinctly.
For soups, purees and cereals. With an integrated suction cup, it stays stable while baby learns to use a spoon — a naturally very messy but essential phase for developing independence.
The silicone baby spoons have a soft head that does not hurt the gums, a short handle suited to small hands, and a curved shape that makes loading the spoon easier. From 6 months for the first purées, from 12 months for gradual independence.
The silicone bib with a catch pocket is a game-changer: it catches everything that falls — and with a baby learning to feed themselves, a lot falls. It’s dishwasher-safe and dries in a matter of minutes. It’s far more hygienic and durable than fabric bibs.
For first flavours and the teething phase: baby slips a piece of fruit or vegetable into the silicone net and nibbles freely. Ideal for introducing tastes safely from 4-5 months, without any risk of choking.
PetitMaxou offers a range of complete silicone tableware sets. Our complete silicone dining set combines a suction plate, bowl, spoons and bib in a single, coordinated set — ideal as a baby shower gift or for getting everything you need in one go.
Not all silicones are the same. Here is how to tell a good product apart:
A complete silicone tableware set is one of the most useful newborn gifts that we can give — and often one of the least thought of. Parents receive a lot of clothes and soft toys when a baby is born, but rarely the complete feeding equipment they will need from 4-6 months onwards.
Our baby crab meal set is perfect for that — comprehensive, attractive, ready to give in its packaging.
The teething dummy from 4–5 months. Spoons and bowls for spoon-fed purées from 5–6 months. The suction-base compartmentalised plate from the start of baby-led weaning (6 months) or as soon as your baby starts feeding themselves. The bib with a pocket from the start of weaning.
Certified food-grade silicone (FDA/LFGB) is considered safe by European and American health authorities. It is inert, does not release chemicals into food, and is resistant to extreme temperatures. Today, it is the safest material for baby tableware.
The silicone suction pads adhere well to smooth and clean surfaces: varnished wooden tables, smooth highchair trays, glass or plastic tables. They are less effective on textured surfaces, untreated unvarnished wood, or surfaces covered with a plastic tablecloth. Make sure the surface is clean and dry before placing the plate.
That depends on the product — always check the instructions. Most pure silicone parts are microwave safe, but some sets include parts with metal or plastic inserts that are incompatible. If in doubt, heat the food separately and then transfer.
Complete sets, suction plates, bavoirs silicone tableware, teething spoons: PetitMaxou offers a selection of certified, BPA-free silicone tableware in soft colours and designs that children love. Free delivery throughout the EU, returns within 14 days.
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To equip baby properly right from the start of weaning, here is the list of the ideal silicone tableware set:
You can also opt directly for a complete set that brings together the essentials in a neat packaging — ideal as a original baby gift for parents-to-be. Practical, useful, and used from the very first months.
In Europe, food-contact tableware is governed by EC Regulation No 1935/2004 and material-specific directives. To be legally marketed in the EU, food-grade silicone must comply with strict limits on the migration of substances into food. LFGB certification (a German standard and one of the strictest in Europe) goes even further than the simple CE mark. When buying silicone baby tableware, check for the presence of at least one of these certifications on the packaging — it is your best guarantee of safety.
The early years of life are an extraordinary period of discovery, learning and change.
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