Lou the Lemon vs Pepa the Apple: Toddler Bowl & Spoon Sets

The short version: same set, different fruit

Lou the Lemon and Pepa the Apple are the same Oli & Carol bowl and spoon set in two designs. Both are handcrafted from Hevea wood, recommended from 6 months, and share identical care limits. The real decision is design and price, not function.

At the time of writing, the Lou the Lemon set is listed at USD 20.34 and Pepa the Apple at USD 24.75, against the same USD 33.90 comparison price. That gap buys a different painted character, not a different bowl.

What actually differs between the two sets

Only the exterior design and the listed price separate these two. Everything that affects daily use is shared.

• Design: Lou the Lemon and Pepa the Apple are hand painted with natural pigments and finished with laser-engraved details. Both keep the inside of the bowl unpainted to show the natural Hevea wood.
• Listed price: Lou the Lemon is USD 20.34 and Pepa the Apple is USD 24.75, both against a USD 33.90 comparison price.
• Bowl and spoon dimensions: Both sets list the same bowl size, 13,7 x 13,2 x 5,8 cm, and the same spoon length, 13,9 cm. The catalog gives these in centimetres, so keep that in mind if you are used to inches.
• Recommended age: Both are listed for 6 months and up. The catalog does not break this down further by stage.
• Care and safety limits: Both share the same rules: wipe with soapy water and a damp cloth, do not soak, do not put in the dishwasher, not microwave safe, keep below 50 °C, and store dry.

Catalog evidence for the Lou the Lemon set

• Bowl & Spoon Set, Lou the Lemon: Bowl & Spoon Set, Lou the Lemon, USD 20.34 (comparison price USD 33.90), recommended age 6 months +. The lower of the two listed prices, with the same age guidance as Pepa the Apple.

  

• Bowl & Spoon Set, Lou the Lemon: Bowl size 13,7 x 13,2 x 5,8 cm; spoon size 13,9 cm. Gives you the actual footprint for a high-chair tray or small table.
• Bowl & Spoon Set, Lou the Lemon: Wipe with soapy water and a damp cloth; do not soak or wash in the dishwasher; not microwave safe; do not expose above 50 °C; store in a dry place. These are the non-negotiable limits that decide whether this set fits your routine.

Catalog evidence for the Pepa the Apple set

• Bowl & Spoon Set, Pepa the Apple: Bowl & Spoon Set, Pepa the Apple, USD 24.75 (comparison price USD 33.90), recommended age 6 months +. Costs more than Lou the Lemon with the same listed age range.

  

• Bowl & Spoon Set, Pepa the Apple: Bowl size 13,7 x 13,2 x 5,8 cm; spoon size 13,9 cm. Identical dimensions to Lou the Lemon, so the choice is not about fit.
• Bowl & Spoon Set, Pepa the Apple: Hand painted with natural pigments without covering the wood details; the inside of the bowl is left unpainted to show the natural Hevea wood. Explains the visible difference between the two designs and what to expect from the finish.

Why the wood care rules matter more than the fruit

Both sets are made from Hevea wood, which is a natural material. The catalog warns that mold may appear if the set is left damp, and it explicitly says not to soak it, not to use the dishwasher, and not to expose it above 50 °C. It also says not to leave it in humid or wet environments or in the sun.

That rules out a lot of convenient habits: no soaking overnight, no dishwasher cycle, no microwave, and no leaving it in a wet sink. Cleaning is a quick wipe with soapy water and a damp cloth, then air drying thoroughly and storing in a dry place.

If your routine depends on dishwasher-safe tableware, neither set is the right pick. That is a material limit, not a defect in either design.

How to choose between Lou the Lemon and Pepa the Apple

• Choose Lou the Lemon if price is the deciding factor: It is the lower listed price of the two (USD 20.34 vs USD 24.75) with the same bowl, spoon, age range, and care rules.
• Choose Pepa the Apple if the apple design is what you want: You pay more for the painted apple character, not for extra features. The dimensions and limits are identical.
• Skip both if you need dishwasher or microwave use: The catalog explicitly rules out both, along with soaking and temperatures above 50 °C.
• Check the age guidance first: Both sets are listed for 6 months and up. The catalog does not provide separate guidance for younger babies, so do not assume newborn suitability.

What the catalog does not tell you

The supplied information does not include a capacity in millilitres, a weight, or a stated suction base. It also does not give a specific cleaning duration or a recommended drying time beyond air drying thoroughly. If those details matter to your setup, treat them as unconfirmed rather than assuming either set has them.

The catalog also notes that each piece is handmade, so slight variations in color and shape are normal. That applies to both designs.