These 10” in diameter Lipstick Shades are personalized children’s plates that are completely free of the harmful chemical, BPA, and instead are crafted from melamine. The melamine manufacturing means that they are safe for children to use and safe to put through the dishwasher. The personalized designs printed on these plates can often leave fine lines around the edges of the plate. While some customers contact us about the suspected defect, the lines are in fact something else. Because of the custom nature of the plates and their concavity, the artwork overlay that is printed onto the plate sometimes leaves fine lines around the edges. It is not a defect and does not affect the plate’s quality in any way.

If you’re also interested, there are matching placemats available to go along with the personalized plates you purchase for your little one. The personalized placemats measure 11.5” by 17.5” and are laminated on both sides to prevent damage when the inevitable spills occur. In addition to matching the plate set, these personalized placemats come with games and activities printed on both sides of the mat to entertain kids, no matter their age. The age appropriateness of both the games and color schemes are sure to impress moms and not leave any customers unsatisfied.

Moms everywhere know the importance of home-cooked meals, but keeping kids entertained at the table long enough to finish their broccoli is a challenge in and of itself. Personalized placemats and plates from Lipstick Shades are sure to keep kids pleased not only through their meal, but also afterwards as they figure out the games and puzzles printed onto the front and backs of their personalized placemats. The personalization doesn’t just include games and mazes on the back of the mats, it also includes things like age-appropriate pictures and fonts printed onto the plates themselves to give your child a sense of individuality and joy as they make their way through the pile of food to reveal the plate.

But apart from all of the customization and fun involved with these plates, parents have another reason to be excited. Most importantly, these plates are BPA free and instead are manufactured with a product called melamine. BPA, or bisphenol A, is a harmful chemical that is used to produce sturdy plastics and different types of resins. In contrast, melamine is an organic compound that is safe for humans to interact with and is much safer for young children to be exposed to.

Since the early part of the 1930’s, BPA has raised concerns about health. It has been known to alter estrogen levels in humans and has recently gone under intense scrutiny by the United States Food and Drug Administration. The drug BPA has been linked to many health risks, including both those in prenatal stages and infancy. The main health risks include neurological disorders, obesity, and even cancer. A recent study found that over 96% of pregnant women had been exposed to BPA.

Holding true especially for infants and younger children, exposure to BPA can cause obesity or faster than normal growth rates. And because BPA can interfere with estrogen production and function, problems with neurological and nervous system function have been detected. A 2008 study conducted on primates through Yale University found that daily exposure to BPA caused significant damage to memory function, mood, and learning. While some agencies still deny the effects of BPA on children and humans, countries like Canada have officially declared BPA as a toxic substance. Also, both Canada and the European Union have banned the use of BPA in the manufacturing of baby bottles, which was the most popular method of production before the ban.

Customers consistently write to us and let us know how thrilled they are with our customer service and product quality. Just a few months ago a customer of ours by the name of Lisa had an issue with an order she placed with us. We emailed her back personally and not only took care of the issue, contacted Meredith from Lipstick Shades ourselves and had her forward an additional free plate set to Lisa along with her actual order to make up for the hassle. We assure you that you’ll love the products you get and are willing to do anything it takes to make sure you’re satisfied.

"I just sent you an email about 2 hours ago about changing the shipping. Totally disregard that. I just arrived home and my order was waiting on me at home. I wasn't expecting the children's plates this early. Thanks for responding to my email. My order looks great!" Allison D 7/30/2010