About Ahimsa

At Ahimsa, the world's first colorful stainless steel dishes for kids, our mission is to reduce children’s exposure to harmful plastic chemicals at the dining table by providing a fun, safe, stainless steel solution for kids. But we are more than just products. We want to change the system, change our thinking, and take actionable steps to make a positive impact on the world. People and the planet are connected—and the lasting impact between the two will be felt not by us, but by our children. In 2018, the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) released a policy statement warning parents that chemicals in plastic are harmful to a child’s hormones, growth and brain development. That’s why pediatrician-mom, Dr. Manasa Mantravadi, created a safe and practical solution for the dinner table. Dr. Mantravadi and her parents are from India, where stainless steel dishes have been routinely used for generations. When grandchildren entered the picture, Dr. Mantravadi’s mom was on a mission—protect the health of her grandchildren from harmful plastic chemicals at the dinner table. In 2018, the AAP echoed grandma’s concerns about plastic and and its negative effect on children’s health. Grandma gave some advice, and mom added a splash of color. With that, Dr. Mantravadi founded Ahimsa—a perfect mix of her love for children, background in medicine and Indian heritage.Read their story