Dishes for kids that are safer than plastic - they only look like plastic

It's hard trying to sort through all the plastic safety issues these days when it comes to feeding our kids. Between BPA, pthalates, melamine fears and microwave warnings, sometimes I just want to throw up my hands in frustration; does everything have to come with a warning these days?

Well, not everything. In fact, I'm so thrilled that we get to be the first to announce the launch of a brand new, totally safe set of kids dishes, all made from a really surprising material.

[don't miss an exclusive discount after the jump!]

 

The fantastic anti-plastic dishes for kids created by CMP favorite, Zoe B Organic (makers of the biodegradable beach toys we love) are indeed fantastic. While they look, act, and feel like a light, colorful, slightly flexible plastic, they're not made from petroleum at all, but from plants.

Corn, to be exact.

Corn plastic. Awesome! Which means at last, you've got a set of unbreakable, kid-friendly dishes that you can pop in the dishwasher (microwave testing results are still pending) or serve with hot foods without a drop of guilt. You get a set that includes a plate, dish, and tumbler for $15.99 which will last you well until your kids are onto the ceramic stuff.

I am not exaggerating when I say I'm rejoicing over these.

The colors are bright and fun, and the shapes are just a little off-symmetry which my girls love. So much so, that the one we were sent to try out isn't going to suffice; I'm ready to buy 3 more full sets immediately. -Liz

Find the brand new fantastic anti-plastic dishes for kids exclusively at Zoe B Organic and save 15% with discount code CMP through 10/11/11. Order now, they start shipping end of the week!

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