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About Stainless Steel
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a report in July 2018 suggesting ways that families can limit exposure to certain chemicals at mealtime, including “the use of alternatives to plastic, such as glass or stainless steel, when possible.” The report explained that “…some additives are put directly in foods, while “indirect” additives may include chemicals from plastic, glues, dyes, paper, cardboard.” Further, “Children are more sensitive to chemical exposures because they eat and drink more, relative to body weight, than adults do, and are still growing and developing.” Stainless steel items meet the recommendation to avoid plastic products in children and have the obvious advantage of not breaking like glass.
We go to great lengths to ensure safety. Our products undergo rigorous testing to ensure the coating doesn’t come off or and we chose materials that do not pose risk to human health. Both the EFSA and FDA confirm titanium nitride is safe for food contact. No toxic effects are expected from the solid form, and no migration into food occurs under intended use conditions. According to recent research from the Food Packaging Forum in Europe, a trusted scientific group aiming to create better global management of health risks of food contact materials, titanium nitride is not listed as a priority hazardous substance or even a potential concern by authoritative sources.
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According to the Steel Recycling Institute, steel can be recycled over and over and over again without losing its integrity and requires less energy to recycle than to make anew. Most plastic unfortunately ends up in landfills and it is estimated to take 700 years to decompose. Our special coloring process that allows Ahimsa® products to be fully metal is environmentally friendly, so it does not produce toxic run-off into the ecosystem.
Ahimsa Products
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No. Our steel is durable, so it won’t break or shatter with everyday use, like glass. And it won’t peel, like other colored stainless steel products you’ve seen. We use a special process that allows the colors to naturally occur in the metal.
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Just like bamboo, silicone, ceramic, glass and plastic, stainless steel has potential to scratch when used for dining. Stainless steel is non-porous, unbreakable and inert - making it a great choice of material for your kitchen to prevent bacterial growth, broken dishes and leached chemicals.
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Stainless steel is rust resistant, but it is not rust proof. If you happen to see any rust, you can simply dampen the affected area and use a soft sponge to clean with baking soda.
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No, stainless steel is NOT microwave safe.
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Yes! The best way to care for your products is by gently hand-washing with mild dish soap, a soft sponge, and hot water. Avoid harsh detergents, dishwasher pods, or abrasive cleaners containing bleach or citric acid. For more details, please refer to our Care Instructions for proper stainless steel care.
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Our products are designed in the USA and made in India. Our products are tested in a US Consumer Product Safety Council (CPSC)-certified lab.
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Our products are meant to last, you can use Ahimsa at ages 1, 8 and 18! We thoughtfully design our products to be safe for little ones and our planet while reducing consumption.
Our Dine and Develop Set is the perfect set for expecting and new parents as our little ones begin and continue their food journey, this set transitions safely from baby to toddler to big kid and beyond.
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The first years set the stage for healthy habits for the rest of your child’s life. It’s never too early to start.
Balanced Bites Plates:
Our compartment plates are a visual map for parents to plan and for children to learn about the importance of food variety at each meal. Additionally, parents have found by using stainless steel rather than dinnerware that can be microwaved – they are choosing more healthy, fresh foods for their children.Cups:
Ahimsa cups are not only inert stainless steel and therefore, nontoxic and do not leach chemicals – but they are also the perfect size for small hands. The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry advises that sippy cups should not be used for extended periods of time due to tooth decay. The American Speech-Language-Hearing Association discourages sippy cups because they can interfere with a child’s ability to develop a mature swallowing pattern. We are so happy to offer cups that promote health not only due to their makeup, size and structure – but also to encourage healthy teeth, eating and speech development.Utensils:
Encouraging children to use utensils during meals helps with pincer grasp and fine motor development. Parents have shared with us that their children often chose not to use their utensils until they started using our brightly colored cutlery and then continued to do so through habit. -
We are a new company and have been truly humbled and excited by all of your support! In addition to the Mindful Mealtime and Dine and Develop sets, we now offer -
Packs of 4 of the:
- Snack Bowls
- Conscious Cups
- Balanced Bites Plates (compartment plates)
- Purposeful Plates (9" round plates)
- Trays
Singles of the:
On-the-go food containers for school lunches, travel and afterschool activities, and more -
- all in response to customer feedback. We plan to continue to add products and innovations to provide safe, healthy products for children and our planet while easing concerns of their caregivers. We LOVE customer feedback, so please reach out to us at support@ahimsahome.com to let us know if there are products that you would like to see!
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We use a method called Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD), which is free of harmful chemicals and safe enough to be used in medical implants. This is non-toxic. The color comes from titanium nitride (NOT titanium dioxide), a metal compound known for its safety. It is biocompatible, chemically inert, and stable under harsh conditions, making it ideal for biomedical devices and food-contact applications. Our process involves no extra chemical coatings, paints, or powder coatings. We care deeply about children’s health and chose this process for its safety!
The PVD process vaporizes titanium and deposits it onto the stainless steel, creating a durable, safe layer. The core remains 100% stainless steel. -
Yes! We regularly test for safety and comply with all relevant standards. We go above and beyond FDA standards and have created our own Ahimsa standard based on more stringent standards from Europe. We do everything we can to ensure:
- Complete knowledge of the materials in our products
- Absence of toxic heavy metals
- No migration of substances
- No use of known or potentially harmful substances to human health
- Durability and dishwasher safety
- Design safety
Shipping + Returns
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We are now shipping throughout the United States (all 50 states, including the District of Columbia). If you're outside of the United States and interested in purchasing Ahimsa products - please email support@ahimsahome.com. We would love for you to join the Ahimsa family and can assist you with an order. It is our hope to soon ship Ahimsa® products throughout the world! We are working on it!
*For a limited time, we are offering FREE SHIPPING for orders over $75 and $9.99 flat rate shipping to the contiguous US (48 adjoining states and DC). We use an economy shipping based on weight to Alaska and Hawaii.
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For a limited time, we are offering FREE SHIPPING for orders over $75 and $9.99 flat rate shipping to the contiguous US (48 adjoining states and DC) for our residential products. We use an economy shipping based on weight to Alaska and Hawaii. We ship based on weight for our commercial line as well.
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Ahimsa Return Instructions
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the "Log in" link from the footer menu and log in to your account:
In the Email field, enter your email address, and then click Continue. In your email account, open the email sent from our store and copy the six-digit verification code included in the email. Enter a six-digit verification code on the log in page. - Click the order associated with the return you would like to request.
- If your order has more than one item, then select the items that you want to return.
- Select a return reason and add a note for the store.
- Click Request return. If your return request is approved and requires shipping, then you receive an email with shipping instructions and a return shipping label. After the product is returned, you receive a refund.
- If you have any issues, please email support@ahimsahome.com.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and select the "Log in" link from the footer menu and log in to your account:
About Ahimsa®
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Please read more about how Pediatrician and mom, Manasa Mantravadi, MD began Ahimsa® here.
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Our Founder, Dr. Mantravadi is obviously passionate about the health and safety of children – as a Pediatrician, as a mother and as an entrepreneur – meticulously working to create what we believe is the safest, most environmentally friendly and practical children’s feeding product on the market.
Dr. Mantravadi is also passionate about food insecurity and her primary mission is to get healthy food to ALL children – understanding that for many families, plates don’t matter if there’s nothing to put on them. Therefore, Ahimsa® has partnered with The Patachou Foundation – to get plastic OFF the table and healthy food ON it! Please read more about this partnership here.
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Ahimsa® products are designed by our Founder, Manasa Mantravadi, MD, a practicing Pediatrician. She consults other medical professionals, including fellow-Pediatricians, occupational feeding therapists and fellow-parents to ensure our products are safe and easy to use.
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Email media@ahimsahome.com for all media inquiries.
Wholesale
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Check out ahimsaschools.com or email schools@ahimsahome.com.
Ahimsa is perfect for early childhood to high school - Ahimsa:
- does not leach harmful plastic chemicals into food like plastic
- is more durable and long lasting than plastic or glass
- is dishwasher safe
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Email wholesale@ahimsahome.com for all wholesale inquiries.
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Email wholesale@ahimsahome.com for all wholesale inquiries. Ahimsa is practical and eco-friendly - Ahimsa:
- does not leach harmful plastic chemicals into food like plastic
- is more durable and long lasting than plastic or glass
- is dishwasher safe
We're always happy to chat and help answer any questions you may have! Please note, we try our best to respond to all inquiries within 48 hours, Monday - Friday.