We're so sorry to hear that these didn't work for you, thank you for your time to review. Unfortunately, suction only works if it is an appropriate surface - hard and smooth works best. I can so understand the frustration of plates and bowls going everywhere and hopefully one day very soon that stage will be over and the great news is that you can still use these plates as they are so cute but also can be used in the oven, microwave, freezer and dishwasher. My favourite thing to make in this plate is a frittata for the kids and they think it is so much being in the lion plate.