10 Products to make kids mealtimes more fun
- Mellissa McNaughton
- Apr 22, 2021
- 3 min read
Mealtimes are sometimes a struggle with toddlers and children alike, it is a time when children try to assert their individuality and their independence. All we as parents want is for a child with a full tummy and if it's full of healthy food then that's the ultimate win. With that in mind, I have found 10 products that will make kids mealtimes more fun.
First things first, getting them ready for mealtimes can be made good fun just by adding a really fun bib into the equation. This lovely adjustable silicone cow bib is sure to be a hit with your child. They will love the colour and funny face and you will love the clean clothes it leaves underneath. It also comes in lots of other colours and styles from monsters to elephants.
This lovely cotton table cloth is a great idea for keeping kids entertained at the table, it comes with 10 washable fabric felt tip pens which children can use to colour in the table cloth and when they are done you can pop it in the washing machine on a warm wash and it comes out like brand new for them to start again.
Making mealtimes more fun is often just about putting something your child loves into the meal, a dinosaur plate at dinnertime or tray for lunch can sometimes just bring that cute or fun factor enough to re-engage your child in the mealtime.
Along the same lines as the last one but this makes it more of a game, you can put a small amount of dinner in each tray and use this as a board game and when your child has eaten all of the portions they are the dinner winner and get a desert.
If you want to go a little more eco friendly with your kid's dinner sets then you can't go wrong with this lovely little set. It is made of 100% bamboo fibre and has no plastics, BPA, latex, silicone or harsh chemicals which means they are ideal for everyday use while being durable, lightweight and good for the environment not to mention cute.
You may also want to try giving your child some fun cutlery to encourage them to eat more at mealtimes, this super cute little stainless steel caterpillar cutlery set might just do the trick. It is just the right size for little hands to hold nice and tight and it is nice and fun for your child to play with as well.
If you are a lover of Asian flavours why not pick your child up a fun pair of these training chopsticks. It will not only teach them a good skill for later life but also give them a fun way to eat some lovely healthy foods such as noodles or sushi.
This fun little egg cup will make breakfast time a bit more fun and functional. The cap keeps the egg warm and holds any excess shell, the hammer breaks the egg and the spoon is for eating it of course. I think the little hammer is the best selling point to this one for kids as they will love cracking their own egg with it.
These are a great little stand for tacos of course but can also be used for holding wraps, sandwiches, cookies, toast and hotdogs. It will feel like they are getting to play with a toy whilst eating their food and what kid doesn't want to play at dinnertime.
I thought I would include this Little Helper Fun Pod in her because it is a fantastic tool to get your children involved in the prep part of dinnertime. They can stand in the adjustable pod and help chop and prep the food with you. I find that that is one of the best things to get children to eat their food, if you let them help make it they will much more likely want to eat I too.
Let me know in the comments what worked for you and thank you for reading.
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