Let me start by saying – these plates solved my toddler's 'food touching' meltdowns! The divided sections (one 10oz main + two 4oz sides) are GENIUS for keeping peas from contaminating the mac & cheese. My kid now eats broccoli willingly because it has its own 'special zone'.

The stainless steel feels premium – no weird plastic smells or soap absorption like our old silicone plates. I literally held one up and declared 'This will outlast my child's college degree.' Pro tip: The removable silicone sleeves make cleanup a breeze, but dry everything thoroughly before reassembling (learned this the hard way when a damp sleeve turned my plate into a toddler frisbee).

About that famous suction power – it's strong enough to survive 90% of meal times on our IKEA highchair tray. My 18-month-old only dislodges it during particularly dramatic food protests. The lids? Absolute lifesavers for snack storage and on-the-go meals.

Two real talk drawbacks: 1) Zero microwave use (major bummer for quick reheats) and 2) The sleeves collect lint like they're paid to do it. But after testing countless 'non-toxic' plates, these strike the best balance between safety, functionality, and durability. Even my husband noticed our kid eats more variety now – worth every penny!