60Consensus score
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Buy it if
- Fun penguin shape engages kids in the kitchen
- Silicone construction peels away easily from frozen pops
- Fully dishwasher safe, easy cleanup
Skip it if
- Novelty shape may produce uneven freezing compared to classic cylinder molds
- Harder to stack or store than standard rectangular molds
- Shape may not appeal to older kids or adults
What owners love
- Fun penguin shape engages kids in the kitchen
- Silicone construction peels away easily from frozen pops
- Fully dishwasher safe, easy cleanup
- Backed by Wirecutter's kids cooking tools guide
The recurring gripe
- Novelty shape may produce uneven freezing compared to classic cylinder molds
- Harder to stack or store than standard rectangular molds
- Shape may not appeal to older kids or adults
The bottom line
The Tovolo Penguin molds are the rare novelty product that doesn't sacrifice usability. Same trusted silicone construction as the Classic, but kids actually get excited to use them.
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