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marnieb
08-05-2012, 02:32 PM
Hiya,


I use plastic as all my kids are still 3 and under, but I want to replace them all as have none that match!

Does anyone know where I can get some good ones?? I don't want any of the summer ones that are in the shops atm as they aren't microwavable.

Amazon ones are really expensive = £12 for 4!!!!! :eek:

Bridey
08-05-2012, 02:34 PM
I have used the Ikea ones for years - cheap, colourful, cheerful, microwaveable, dishwasher proof and easy to replace.

And 90p for six plates!!! They do matching cups, bowls and cutlery.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90096908/

loocyloo
08-05-2012, 02:35 PM
i use ikea ones too :D

littleones
08-05-2012, 02:37 PM
I've got Avent ones, they are microwaveable and can go in the dishwasher, mrs O liked them as they have pictures of fruit etc on them, they come in a set or on their own but they are expensive, I have 3 sets, min £10 each off eBay I found, can work out cheaper to buy individually just look around
There are 2 different size bowls and a plate that's devieded into sections
Hope this helps

butterfly
08-05-2012, 02:46 PM
I use the Ikea ones with the matching cups, cutlery and bowls. It's a good activity for the children to match up the colours so they get a 'complete set'!

BucksCM
08-05-2012, 03:19 PM
Yep...Ikea!!
I have a couple of sets.
Each child had a colour so they all know their plates and cups etc.
Easy peasy...lemon squeezy:D

Monkey26
08-05-2012, 04:32 PM
I got rid of most of our plastic stuff when I changed to providing hot lunches :thumbsup: we now have 10 white plates from Macro (£1 each) which are the thicker type with a slight lip so less likely to break and the lip helps the children to gain control of loading a fork or spoon! We also use metal spoons and forks (cake forks are perfect size for little people!). I kept the breakfast bowls as plastic due to tired people first thing and I also kept four plastic plates in case I get any under 18mths. We use the cool milk cups at meal times so they are also plastic, but without lids :) xx

miffy
08-05-2012, 04:45 PM
I have Ikea ones too and some plastic picnic plates from Wilko with a good lip around the edge for dinners.

Miffy xx

karen m
08-05-2012, 06:36 PM
Can i ask what is a cool milk cup please?

Monkey26
08-05-2012, 06:42 PM
Can i ask what is a cool milk cup please?

Cool Milk is the company I use for the free milk :) x

mr man
08-05-2012, 06:51 PM
ikea here too ;-) :)

karens knippers
08-05-2012, 07:53 PM
ikea here too.they r great.got cutlery free as mother kept taking set from cafe each time she visited.......b4 realising they were sold lol:laughing:

Karaza
08-05-2012, 07:55 PM
I have identical ones to ikea but from co-op £5 for 3 sets e.g. cups bowls plates and when I replaced mine last week it was £8 for 6 sets as I doubled up

Chimps Childminding
08-05-2012, 07:57 PM
Mine's Ikea too!!!! :clapping:

Katiekoo
08-05-2012, 08:00 PM
Can't beat the ikea ones!

lozzy23
08-05-2012, 08:12 PM
Another ikea fan too:clapping:x

louise
08-05-2012, 09:09 PM
I got my friend to get me the Ikea bits when she went but I don't like them. I find the plates small (might be as I have mainly older kids) and the knifes and forks chunky. I have a mix of bits but recently brought plates and cups for Tescos. I must of paid about £1.- 1.50 for 4 of each. They didn't have bowls so i ended up getting some flower picnic ones from the pound shop and the boys fighted over who would have one so I got more. The Tesco ones are different colours so I know whos is whos but also they are a better size and I prefer the edge so the peas escape less!

Jollybones
08-05-2012, 09:15 PM
I have the tesco ones now too -bowls, plates and cups, they are microwaveable and dishwasher safe -I find them a better size than the Ikea ones.
:)

The Juggler
08-05-2012, 09:28 PM
I have used the Ikea ones for years - cheap, colourful, cheerful, microwaveable, dishwasher proof and easy to replace.

And 90p for six plates!!! They do matching cups, bowls and cutlery.

http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/90096908/

me too!:thumbsup:

primula
08-05-2012, 10:02 PM
Poundshop here!!

BucksCM
08-05-2012, 11:17 PM
Just thought I add that the ikea plastic ones i have i use for lunches and picnics...I use normal plates for the hot evening meal.

notts
09-05-2012, 07:48 AM
Ikea here too !

marnieb
09-05-2012, 08:11 AM
I have some Ikea ones, but I dont like the fact they have bits underneath so they dont stack well, I only have a small cupboard for storing them.

Will have a good look this weekend, thanks for all your suggestions!!!!