Is it safe for kids to eat from plastic toddler bowls with suction cups?
Based on 2 peer-reviewed studiesbaby
Verdict: Use Caution
Not ideal. Silicone suction bowls are cleaner than plastic, but quality varies.
What's actually in it
Suction-cup toddler bowls come in two common types. Silicone one-piece bowls (like ezpz) are platinum-grade silicone throughout. Plastic bowls with a silicone suction base have polypropylene or polystyrene for the bowl, which leaches more under hot food.
What the research says
A 2025 study showed plastic shed billions of nanoplastics in hot water. A 2025 study showed silicone leaks trace siloxanes.
For toddler bowls, look for platinum-grade silicone or stainless steel with a silicone suction base. Skip bright hard plastic bowls.
The research at a glance
| Study | Journal | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Release of Nanoplastics from Polypropylene Food Containers. | J Agric Food Chem | 2025 |
| Silicone bakeware as a source of human exposure to cyclic siloxanes. | J Hazard Mater | 2025 |
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