The baby’s first set of tableware- silicone bowl and silicone spoon set
As a professional who has been deeply engaged in the field of silicone materials for many years, I have witnessed how silicone materials have reshaped the landscape of maternal and infant products with their unparalleled safety and functionality. As a “parent”, I have been confused and anxious about choosing tableware for my baby, just like other parents. Today, I want to recommend a feeding artifact to all parents – a silicone bowl and silicone spoon set. This article mainly introduces the definition and target users of silicone bowls and silicone spoons, the reasons why infants and young children need them and the specific usage scenarios, as well as precautions when purchasing and cleaning and maintenance methods.
If you are interested in silicone bowls and silicone spoons or want to know more about them, please read this article.
What is a Silicone Bowl and Silicone Spoon Set?
The silicone bowl and spoon set is a tableware set made of food-grade silicone that has been molded. It includes a silicone bowl and a silicone spoon. It is non-toxic, odorless, and heat-resistant. Its soft texture is non-slip and drop-resistant, and it combines safe feeding, feeding training, and convenient cleaning functions. Silicone material has good ductility and elasticity, so there is no need to worry about it breaking, and it is not easy to deform.
Silicone has become the preferred material for making children’s products, kitchen utensils, and other household items.
Why pay attention to the silicone bowl and silicone spoon set?
Silicone bowls, silicone spoons and other tableware are made of food-grade silicone material, which is non-toxic, odorless, safe and environmentally friendly, and can be chewed and used with confidence.
Compared to ceramic and plastic, silicone tableware boasts a significant advantage: safety and drop resistance. The material is safe and poses no risk of damage, even if dropped.
Silicone also offers excellent anti-stick properties, preventing food from sticking to the tableware and making it easy to clean.
Silicone materials are generally more durable, not easy to wear or discolor, and have excellent flexibility and elasticity, making silicone tableware foldable, kneaded, flipped, etc., and placed without taking up space.
Silicone acts as a desiccant, so silicone bowls and spoons won’t mold or deteriorate due to long-term storage.
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Who should buy and use the Silicone Bowl and Silicone Spoon Set?
Infants and toddlers, especially those starting solid foods and learning to eat independently, need tableware that’s stable, shatter-resistant, and bite-resistant. Silicone bowl and spoon sets perfectly meet this requirement.
For new parents focused on scientific parenting:
Worried about finding safe and durable tableware for your child’s feeding, silicone bowls and spoons offer a welcome change. They’re safe, harmless, odorless, cute, non-slip, and easy to clean, ensuring they can maintain a healthy diet and develop good eating habits.
Early childhood education/nursery institutions:
In places where a large number of children gather, eating and cleaning issues are of great concern. How can we achieve both safety, aesthetics, durability, and easy cleaning? You might want to purchase a large number of silicone bowl and spoon sets. They come in a variety of shapes, are made of safe and environmentally friendly materials, are resistant to drops and bites, and can save nursery staff some time cleaning tableware.
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When is it appropriate to use the silicone bowl and spoon set?
Babies aged 4 to 6 months:
Start adding baby food now. Use a small spoon and bowl to feed the baby with food, so that the baby can have a certain perceptual understanding of tableware and lay the foundation for their own use in the future.
Babies aged 1-3 years:
Babies at this age can already eat independently, use utensils to eat, and can also grab food with their hands. Provide silicone soft spoons and silicone bowls to encourage babies to eat by themselves. Even if they spill food and utensils, they should remain patient. This exploratory behavior is the key to building interest in eating.
Where is the silicone bowl and spoon set suitable for use?
How to produce silicone bowl and silicone spoon set?
Material Selection
We use food-grade silicone, which is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and heat-resistant (typically up to 170°C), ensuring safety.
Mold Production
We use CNC machine tools to create imported steel molds. Precision directly impacts product quality, requiring strict dimensional control.
Injection Molding
The silicone raw materials are mixed and injected into a mold, where they are then heated (approximately 170°C) and pressurized to set the shape. This process requires precise control of temperature, pressure, and time parameters.
Post-processing
After molding, deburring, secondary vulcanization, cleaning, and drying are required to ensure a smooth and contamination-free surface.
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How to choose the right silicone bowl and silicone spoon set?
Safety: Read product labels carefully before purchasing to ensure they are complete, include material information, and comply with food safety standards.
Color: Children can choose the color and style of their tableware. Eating with their own choice of tableware should increase their appetite. (Avoid overly brightly colored tableware.)
Size: The spoon and bowl should be the right size for your baby’s hand size and grip, allowing them to use it easily.
Weight: The silicone spoon should be just the right weight—not too heavy for your baby to grasp, but not too light to easily tip over.
Anti-slip: Parents should also consider the anti-slip design so that it is not easy to slip when eating. Tableware with anti-slip design is especially recommended.
How to control the quality of silicone bowl and silicone spoon sets?
Raw Material Control
Supplier Audit: Select suppliers of food-grade silicone raw materials that are FDA/LFGB certified. Each batch of raw materials must be tested for indicators such as volatile matter (≤0.5%), hardness deviation (±2 Shore A), and Mooney viscosity (40-60 MU).
Storage Management: Warehouses must be dry and ventilated, and a first-in, first-out principle must be implemented to ensure that raw materials are used within their expiration date.
Production Process Control
Formula Design: Formulas are designed based on product application, ensuring raw material compatibility and processing temperature stability. Medical-grade formulations must pass ISO 10993 biocompatibility testing.
Molding Process: Mold temperature is controlled at 160-180°C. A PLC control system monitors curing temperature (±2°C), pressure (8-15 MPa), and time (t90 + 10%) in real time.
Chemical and Physical Property Testing
Total Migration: ≤10mg/dm² for adult tableware, ≤60mg/kg for infant tableware; Potassium Permanganate Consumption ≤10mg/kg, Heavy Metal Content (as Pb) ≤1mg/kg.
Heat Resistance: Remains stable in high and low temperature environments ≥200°C without releasing harmful substances.
Finished Product Acceptance Criteria
Sensory Requirements: No odor, no visible impurities, and a smooth, burr-free surface.
Microbiological Indicators: The production environment must meet Class 10,000 cleanliness standards to prevent bacterial growth.
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How to use silicone bowl and silicone spoon set correctly?
Silicone Bowl:
Ensure the surface is smooth, dry, and free of grease. Press firmly on the bottom of the bowl to release air, allowing the negative pressure to cling to the surface.
After eating, gently lift the edge of the bowl with one hand to break the seal and remove it. (Pulling or pulling will cause deformation.)
Silicone Spoon:
Parents should demonstrate how to use tableware, such as scooping food with a spoon, and encourage their baby to imitate your movements. Then, provide a spoon for your baby to try to hold the bowl or use a suction cup to bring food to their mouth, thereby developing their independence and coordination.
How to clean and maintain silicone bowl and silicone spoon set?
Before use, clean the product according to the instructions to ensure it is clean.
When using, follow the instructions in the manual and use within the specified conditions.
After use, clean the silicone bowl and spoon with a soft cloth and detergent and keep them dry. (Do not use coarse cloths or cleaning tools such as steel wool to clean silicone tableware.)
For safety reasons, avoid subjecting the silicone bowl and spoon set to high temperatures for extended periods of time or contact with sharp objects.
Conclusion
The silicone bowl and spoon set is an ideal choice for your baby’s first tableware, providing comprehensive safety protection and developmental support. Scientific selection of the silicone bowl and spoon is key, with quality and safety as the foundation. Choose the right style based on your baby’s age and developmental stage. Choose a spoon that’s the right size for your baby’s little hands, with a shallow, small head for easy scooping. Choose a shallow bowl with a flat bottom and low rim. Proper use and guidance can maximize the value and developmental benefits of the silicone bowl and spoon set.
