Please help me with dinnerware (stainless?)for the kids?

[Sophiasmomma]

OK so I am getting rid of all plastic "tableware" for my kids. WE just got rid of all the "plastic" sippy cups here
Right now I have a 17 month old and an almost 4 yr old. They are both very rough and drop their cups/plates alot so I dont think ceramic or glass is ok for us right now...
My questions are-

Is stainlless steel what is best?
Is SS ok to use for regular dinnerware? Does it tarnish or get rusty or will cutting with a knife "cut into it?"

Is it practical to have
plates. bowls, cutlery and tumblers for them?

Please tell me your experience and the pros and cons of this? TY

[Meems]

i think SS would be fine. nova naturals sells some pretty enamel dinnerware for kids.

[Kitsune6]

we've always used fiestaware (ceramic) and never had any worries.

[Cutie Patootie]

Life Without Plastic has some stainless steel kids sets.

[loriedna]

Stainless steel is great. In India it is all they use for eating - plates, bowls, cups, everything is stainless steel. It is very durable and you should not worry about that. Indian stores are also a good place to look for SS stuff if you have one in your area.

[gothnurse3]

I bought all of ours at academy in the camping section. Plates were $2.00 and the cups were just under $4.00. LOVE THEM.

[Sophiasmomma]

wow whats academy? I will have to google them!TY