Elk and Friends 7.8 inch Porcelain Divided Plates with Silicone Sleeves
Plastic free divided plates with a grip sleeve, at a higher price and with thin outside coverage.
The short version
- Toddlers and kids ready for larger portions
- Parents who want plastic free plates that can go in the microwave
- Your child still throws plates; consider silicone or stainless steel
- You need a suction base
- You want published lab results rather than a general testing claim
What owners like
- Non toxic dinnerware roundups list Elk and Friends porcelain divided plates among their picks
- Parents who want an alternative to plastic and bamboo point to porcelain as easy to keep clean
Common complaints
- One roundup notes quality control complaints about other Elk and Friends items, such as rough finishes
- The same roundup reports removable silicone parts on Elk and Friends utensils can trap water and food
- Porcelain can still chip or break if a child throws it, unlike silicone or stainless steel
Based on The Elk and Friends product page and two non toxic kids dinnerware roundups (Umbel Organics and The Good Life Designs). Coverage of this exact plate is thin, and the roundup complaints mostly refer to other Elk and Friends products..
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Jul 2024
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A set of white porcelain divided plates for toddlers and kids, each fitted with a removable silicone sleeve for grip.
- Compartments keep foods apart for children who want them separate
- Silicone sleeve with a woodland animal design adds grip; the maker calls the design patent pending
- Porcelain that the maker says does not absorb smells or stains
- No need to remove the sleeve for the microwave or dishwasher, per the maker
- Replacement porcelain plates are sold without sleeves
A pick for parents who want to move away from plastic, silicone or bamboo plates and still have some grip and protection for little hands. Porcelain is non porous, and the plates go in the microwave and dishwasher with the sleeve on. The trade offs are a higher price than plastic sets and safety testing that the maker describes only in general terms.
How it compares
Specs
- Diameter
- 7.8 in / 20 cm
- Style
- Divided, with high walls (maker)
- Materials
- Porcelain plate, food grade silicone sleeve
- Sleeve
- Removable, for grip; this version has no suction (a suction version is sold separately)
- Care
- Dishwasher and microwave safe with the sleeve on (maker)
- Testing claim
- Independently tested to meet FDA standards (maker)
- Smaller size
- 6.7 in version sold for younger children
Questions
Can Elk and Friends plates go in the microwave?
Yes. The maker says they are microwave and dishwasher safe with no need to remove the silicone sleeve.
Do the sleeves suction to the table?
Not this version. Elk and Friends sells a separate suction sleeve version.
Are Elk and Friends plates tested for safety?
The maker says its products are independently tested to meet FDA standards. It does not publish specific lab results on the product page.
What size should I get?
The maker positions the 7.8 inch plate for older toddlers and kids and the 6.7 inch plate for younger children.
Can I buy just the plates?
Yes, the maker sells replacement porcelain plates without sleeves.
Sources
- 7.8"/20cm Porcelain White Divided Plates with Silicone Sleeves (Elk and Friends)
- The Best Non-Toxic Dishes and Dinnerware For Kids (Umbel Organics)
- Choosing the Best Non-Toxic Kids' Dinnerware (The Good Life Designs)
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.