Mushie Plates & Feeding Review: Are They Really Non-Toxic?

When Mushie burst onto the baby feeding scene, parents took notice — not just because the plates and bowls look beautiful, but because the brand made some clear claims about safety that resonated with families who'd been quietly skeptical of conventional plastic feeding products. But are those claims substantiated? We've carried Mushie at Everetts Place and looked carefully at the materials. Here's what we found.

What Is Mushie Made Of?

Mushie feeding products are made from 100% food-grade silicone. This is an important distinction that often gets glossed over in the "non-toxic" conversation, so let's break it down clearly.

There are different grades of silicone:

• Industrial silicone — used in construction, automotive, electronics. Not appropriate for anything touching food or skin.
• Medical-grade silicone — used in medical devices and implants. Very high purity.
• Food-grade silicone — the standard for cookware, bakeware, and food storage. Tested and certified to be safe in contact with food, including at high temperatures.

Mushie uses food-grade silicone that meets FDA and EU food safety standards. This means it's been independently tested to confirm it won't leach chemicals into food.

BPA-Free vs Food-Grade Silicone: What's the Difference?

You'll see "BPA-free" on virtually every plastic baby product sold today. It's become a minimum standard rather than a meaningful safety claim. Here's the thing about BPA-free:

• Many BPA-free plastics contain BPS or BPF — different bisphenols that preliminary research suggests may have similar hormonal effects to BPA
• "BPA-free" doesn't mean free from other plasticizers, dyes, or chemical additives
• Plastic can still leach microplastics, especially with repeated heating and washing

Food-grade silicone sidesteps most of these concerns. It's not plastic — it's a synthetic rubber made from silica (essentially sand). It doesn't contain bisphenols, doesn't leach plasticizers, and is stable at a wide range of temperatures. For a product that will be used daily for years and regularly put in the dishwasher and microwave, this matters.

What Mushie Does Differently

Beyond the material choice, a few things make Mushie stand out in the crowded baby feeding category:

• Suction base — the suction plates stick to smooth surfaces and significantly reduce the toddler meal-time plate-throwing phase. Experienced parents know this is worth its weight in gold.
• Minimal design — no unnecessary crevices or complex shapes that trap food and are impossible to clean. Dishwasher safe and genuinely easy to get clean by hand too.
• Muted, beautiful colors — Mushie's color palette is restrained and beautiful. The products look good on a table and in photos, which sounds minor but genuinely adds to daily life.
• Consistency — the whole Mushie line has a coherent, considered aesthetic. The plates, bowls, cups, and utensils all work together.

Are There Any Caveats?

Silicone is not perfect. A few things to know:

• It can absorb strong odors and colors over time (avoid leaving tomato sauce to soak)
• It's heavier than plastic — a non-issue for plates, but worth knowing
• The suction only works on smooth, non-textured surfaces

None of these are dealbreakers. They're just practical things to know going in.

Our Verdict

Yes, Mushie's non-toxic claims are substantiated. Food-grade silicone is a genuinely safer choice than conventional plastic for feeding products, and Mushie executes it beautifully. The design is thoughtful, the safety credentials are real, and the products hold up to daily family life. We carry Mushie at Everetts Place because we believe in the product, not because it's trendy.

Shop Our Picks

Browse our Mushie feeding collection at Everetts Place to see current plates, bowls, cups, and utensils. If you have questions about specific products or what's age-appropriate for your little one, we're always happy to help you put together a feeding setup that's both safe and genuinely easy to use.