Is stainless steel safe for babies?

Yes. Grade 304 (18/8) and 316 stainless steel is chemically inert, doesn’t leach particles into food, and is recommended by paediatric associations as a safe alternative to plastic. Our cutlery uses these grades, free of BPA, phthalates, and PVC.

From what age can a baby use inox cutlery?

From the start of solids around six months, when babies move on to spoons. Stainless cutlery is light, doesn’t shatter when dropped, doesn’t shed chemicals, and is safe with hot food.

Which steel grade is food-safe?

Grades 304 (also called 18/8) and 316 are the standard for food contact. 304 has ~18% chromium and 8% nickel for corrosion resistance with acidic foods (fruit, juice). 316 adds molybdenum for higher resistance - common in medical and industrial contexts.

Is inox cutlery dishwasher-safe?

Yes. Our spoons and forks are dishwasher-safe. Use cycles up to 60°C without harsh chlorine detergents to keep the surface smooth longer.

Why inox instead of BPA-free plastic?

BPA-free only means no bisphenol A - not no other bisphenols (BPS, BPF), no phthalates, and not no microplastic shedding over time. Inox is inert: doesn’t age, doesn’t change composition, doesn’t react with food. Buy once, use for years.

Inox cutlery for babies: spoons that last for years

When to introduce cutlery

Most pediatricians recommend starting solids around six months, with the first spoon. Cutlery for a baby learning to feed should be light, gum-safe, and shouldn’t leave taste or odor. Inox checks all three: light, smooth-edged, fully inert.

Read more in our complete guide to safe kids tableware.

Why inox instead of plastic

Plastic for babies is often sold as “BPA-free,” but that label only excludes one bisphenol. With heat and dishwasher cycles, plastic releases microparticles and other bisphenols (BPS, BPF) whose health effects are still being studied. Stainless steel sidesteps the entire question.

More in our stainless steel guide and BPA-free guide.

Our cutlery range

All our spoons and forks are grade 304 stainless steel, lab-tested, BPA- and phthalate-free.

Inox cutlery for babies

Our inox cutlery sets

Baby cutlery for BLW

When to introduce cutlery

Why inox instead of plastic

Our cutlery range

Baby cutlery for BLW

Full kids cutlery — spoon, fork, knife

Full kids cutlery — spoon, fork, knife

Frequently asked questions about inox baby cutlery

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