Get a Kid's Food Plate For Your Littlest Eater

When you have a little one at your dinner table, you'll want a kid's food plate to help keep mealtimes fun and easy. Whether you're shopping for a baby just making the transition to solids or a toddler who is exploring new foods, having a kid's food plate will help to make the whole process more enjoyable for everyone. Perfectly sized for smaller portions, the plates in the Pottery Barn Kids collection come in a range of colors and styles and are sure to make every meal more fun.

The Options

No one wants to have to jump through hoops to get their kids to eat healthy, but if you have a picky or reluctant eater on your hands, it can't hurt to see if a fun kid's food plate might make mealtime less of a battle. Even if your child is an enthusiastic and eager diner, having plates designed specifically for little hands and little meals just makes life easier. The plates intended for the littlest diners all feature compartments of various sizes. These divided plates make it easy to keep different components of a meal separate, something that may be helpful for picky eaters, but they also make it easier for little hands to pick up pieces of food. Read on for more about a few of the divided plates available at Pottery Barn Kids.

• Silicone Kitty Shaped Plate & Bowl - Made of dishwasher- and microwave-safe silicone, this playful set comes with a 3-section plate and a small bowl, both of which have ears.
• EZPZ Mini Mat - As seen on Shark Tank, this all-in-one placemat and plate easily folds up for transport in a reusable bag, making it perfect for travel or meals on the go.
• Avanchy Bamboo Suction Baby Plate & Spoon Set - This 3-section plate and matching spoon are made from lightweight bamboo and silicone. The plate suctions to the table to make for easier eating and fewer spills.

Pottery Barn Kids also has a few options for kids who have graduated from divided plates but are not quite ready for adult dinnerware. For something that looks similar to what the grown-ups are using but is decidedly less breakable, consider the Cambria Tabletop Collection, which features plates, bowls, tumblers and utensils that are crafted of shatterproof melamine but are designed to look like earthenware. Alternatively, you could stick with more kid-themed serveware by opting for melamine plates and bowls adorned with dinosaurs or beloved Disney characters.

Wrap it Up

If you're planning on gifting the high chair on a loved one's baby registry, consider including some bibs and a kid's food plate or two as part of the gift. If the parents-to-be are the type who are likely to want to make their own baby food, pair the plates with a baby food maker or other food prep tools. New parents often find themselves buried in a mountain of adorable but quickly outgrown onesies, so baby dining essentials would certainly be a much-appreciated and practical gift.