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Nuby Garden Fresh Fruitsicle Frozen Pop Tray
Best Budget PickTovolo Classic Pop Molds
Best OverallPrice
$8-$15
$15-$25
Summary
A colorful, toddler-sized mold that's widely available and budget-friendly. Parents in breastfeeding and toddler communities recommend it for its small portions and easy handling.
Wirecutter's top pick after testing 31 molds and making nearly 200 popsicles. Silicone construction peels away cleanly, includes a drip tray, and is dishwasher safe.
Pros
- Toddler-sized portions — not overwhelming for small kids
- Bright, colorful design appeals to toddlers
- Budget-friendly and widely available
- Tray format keeps molds organized in the freezer
- Silicone flexes away from frozen pops without a fight
- Built-in drip tray catches messes — critical for toddlers
- Dishwasher safe, unlike many competitors
- Compact tray design stores easily in freezer
Cons
- Plastic construction — not ideal for parents avoiding plastics
- Less durable than stainless or premium silicone options
- Basic design with no drip tray or special features
- Plastic molds can occasionally be finicky to remove pops from
- Standard size may be large for very young toddlers
- Not a toddler-specific shape or size
Our take
Not glamorous, but it gets the job done at a price that won't sting when your toddler inevitably loses a stick. A solid starter mold.
If you want one mold that just works every time, this is it. The drip catcher alone makes it worth it for toddler use.
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