Since our child outgrows slowly but surely the plastic plates and forks, we have - for purchasing this set - primarily because of the cutlery. Both cutlery and crockery make a solid, well-made impression. We particularly like the slightly quieter, not so extremely colorful design. The cutlery fit comfortably in your hand and have just the right size for a toddler. We are satisfied so far. The deduction of points, there is only the pasted design that will suffer Experience shows that large number of washes in the machine.