No matter how hard your little throw or drop them, our Plates won't break or dent because they are twice as thick as other steel plates out there. These plates are made from 0.4 inches deep stainless steel. Unlike those other plates, our products don’t collect old food and dirty dishwater. Yuk! 100% SAFE FOR YOUR CHILD: Plate is made of the highest quality, food grade stainless steel made in India. This product is nontoxic, BPA free, Phthalate free, PVC free and lead free. No thin or sharp rims here! Our sanitary, rimless design does not collect dirty dishwater and food debris, ensuring your child is not exposed to moldy detritis growing under the rim. They are heirloom quality and made to last. EASY TO USE TABLEWARE: Sized a bit larger than most dishes with deep walls to help little learners keep their food on the plate and easy to scoop. Designed to grow with your kids, the wide base, deep angled sides and low rimmed shape is stable, tip-resistant and helps little learners achieve success in feeding themselves. Handwash and dishwasher safe. PRESERVE THE EARTH: Durable, recyclable, retainable, heirloom quality, free of toxins and made to last for generations. CLEANING: After your steel arrives, it may have residue from the polishing at the factory. To ensure your steel is absolutely clean, we recommend soaking overnight in a solution of half white vinegar / half water. Wipe them down in the morning and then wash as usual. This method is also effective at removing any "metallic" taste that doesn't come off after normal washing. HEAVY DUTY: Our Steel products are made to endure extreme use and are truly heavy duty. The plate would be fine of dropped, they are comparable in weight to a ceramic or glass plate and could hurt if dropped on a foot.