https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 02 Jun 2026 19:45:07 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2441160 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 21:31:04 +0000 hitchhiker 2441160@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have matching plates/bowls/cups/utensils from Ikea. My daughter loves the colors and gets a kick out of picking out matching or non-matching sets, depending on her mood. They have held up very well, but we don't microwave or dishwash plastic. </p> <p><a href="http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/50192959/" rel="nofollow">http://m.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/art/50192959/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2441131 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 21:08:16 +0000 jhd 2441131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just have assorted plates from Target. A few character plates and some colored plastic ones that are like $1. The throwing phase seemed long at the time, but it actually didn't last long. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2441041 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:28:02 +0000 babybysurprise 2441041@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another vote for the replay plates. I wish I had found them sooner. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2441026 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 20:17:52 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2441026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: i microwave on a regular plate first. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2440644 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:42:57 +0000 gingerbebe 2440644@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the cheap divided kiddie plates from the Target dollar spot (they usually have them for every holiday). At first we just dumped his food on his high chair tray, then we moved to literally taping the plate to the tray with clear packing tape or blue painters tape, and then when he realized he couldn't flip the plate over, we alternated days we didn't tape the plate but closely supervised. For the past month we haven't taped his plate and alternate between the Target plates and the non compartmentalized IKEA kids plates depending on the meal and we have only had one plate flipping incident. We notice he only does it or attempts it at the end of the meal so we just sit next to him and ask him if he's done a bunch of times and act like we are taking the plate away. If he's really done he doesn't care but if he isn't he'll yell until you give him the plate back. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2440576 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 15:11:38 +0000 autumnlove 2440576@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Another Replay fan! We had a suction bowl that didn't work! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2440498 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 14:36:24 +0000 brownepiano 2440498@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use some plastic plates from Target and bowls too. They are the salad plate size. We did have a problem with him dumping his food when he was done, but we trained him to hand us the plate instead of dumping it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2440427 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 14:14:40 +0000 peachykeen 2440427@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use the EZPZ as well! We started using it at restaurants as young as 10 months and still love it. It's so easy to wipe clean that washing is a breeze anyway (we only have one). I do wish they'd had the smaller version when we bought ours though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2440303 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 13:17:01 +0000 Smurfette 2440303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Same as @hilsy85: I try and not reheat anything in plastic. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2440288 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 13:09:24 +0000 KT326 2440288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We just used some random regular (non-breakable) plates from target. I think he tried to dump the plate a couple times but once he figured out it would be taken away he stopped. If something fell it was usually an accident. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2440269 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 13:01:00 +0000 hilsy85 2440269@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@T.H.O.U.: I put them on a separate regular small plate to heat up and then transfer to the replay plate. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2440264 Thu, 28 Jan 2016 12:58:46 +0000 T.H.O.U. 2440264@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: @Smurfette: @yin: @Mrs. Bee: So the RePlay plates say not to microwave. What about heating up leftovers for 20-30 seconds? What do you do? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121854 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:21:40 +0000 cat620 2121854@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>EZPZ plate/mat is awesome! They are dishwasher safe and easy to wipe clean too. You could get by with just one or two. We even take ours out to eat, and it makes it so much easier not having to worry about my toddler tossing plates on the floor. Everywhere I go, people always comment on what a great idea they are. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121843 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:15:10 +0000 knittylady 2121843@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@birdofafeather: we have three of these sets! Love them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121814 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 20:01:32 +0000 Grace 2121814@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have this one: <a href="http://www.amazon.com/SugarBooger-Divided-Suction-Plate-Icky/dp/B00746WUEW" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/SugarBooger-Divided-Suction-Plate-Icky/dp/B00746WUEW</a><br /> Worked really well. Sometimes had to wet the suction to get it on, but then it stuck really good. Around 17 months we realised that LO wouldn't fling her plate and took the suction ring off. Lots of cute designs too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121737 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:12:48 +0000 Charm54 2121737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The ez pz mats are amazing!! We use them once a day and then for the other meals we use Oxo Tot divided plates </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121728 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 19:01:22 +0000 yin 2121728@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We also use the Re-Play plates. LO started around 13 months or so, and he has only thrown the plate off the table once out of anger. LO is also 16 months old. I think having a big brother to look up to and set an example has helped for us. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121667 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 17:44:22 +0000 birdofafeather 2121667@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use the skip hop plates and bowls! i think they are super cute. <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Melamine-Plate-Bowl/dp/B004KKXNLO" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Skip-Hop-Melamine-Plate-Bowl/dp/B004KKXNLO</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121366 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:40:45 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2121366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>we use the same ones as smurfette. they're a great size! the throwing food off the table was a short phase and the boon suction bowl we had never worked. i've been fascinated by those bowl/placemats though! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121335 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 13:01:17 +0000 Mrs. Lemon-Lime 2121335@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/ezpz-Happy-Mat-Coral-One-piece/dp/B00PL1KW6U" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/ezpz-Happy-Mat-Coral-One-piece/dp/B00PL1KW6U</a><br /> Oops, posted same thing as @littlebug:</p> <p>[attach=3033/15/nls4q5.275x183.2015-03-25-14-00-51-485664412.jpeg] </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121311 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:43:26 +0000 regberadaisy 2121311@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Boon Catch Plate with Spill Catcher, Orange/Blue <a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006S8Y68A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_VnVevb1WWC1K7" rel="nofollow">https://www.amazon.com/dp/B006S8Y68A/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_VnVevb1WWC1K7</a></p> <p>I found my daughter ate better when everything is on one surface versus divided into compartments.<br /> Once she got past the throwing stage we started using the dessert plate size of our dinnerware. Only really used baby cutlery and dinnerware in the first few months. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121297 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:29:12 +0000 catlady 2121297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We use these Boon ones:<br /> <a href="http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HS3XCRK/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1427304465&#038;sr=1&#038;keywords=boon+plates" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HS3XCRK/ref=sr_ph?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1427304465&#038;sr=1&#038;keywords=boon+plates</a></p> <p>They don't have the suction but they are non-skid. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121292 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:24:42 +0000 Foodnerd81 2121292@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's been a learning curve but she got better about not tossing things. The suction bowls actually made her want to pick them up more, like it was a challenge. So I guess my advice is to get whatever basic plates you like and only put a little bit of food on at a time. C still sometimes prefers to hand me the plate and eat off the tray, which is fine, but over time she has started eating off the plate more and tray less. But I definitely don't give the whole meal to her at once, I put a few pieces on the plate and refill as she goes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121286 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:20:57 +0000 Smurfette 2121286@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ShootingStar: She tried to knock the plate off the high chair tray around 12/13 months, but we just told her no every time. Now she sits at the table with a booster and she just pushed her plate away when she is done.</p> <p>It is just something he has to get used to using. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121282 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 12:16:48 +0000 ShootingStar 2121282@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Smurfette: Do you have any issues with her trying to brush them off the table? I'm worried that with something that doesn't suction cup or have non-skid stuff on the bottom that he'll just stick out his arm and knock it on the floor.</p> <p>@littlebug: Those look really cute but they're $25 a piece! I was hoping to get 3 or 4 of them so I can use them for breakfast and dinner and not have to be constantly cleaning like I am now. Not sure I want to invest $100 on toddler plates :silly: . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121249 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:53:32 +0000 Cole 2121249@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have the one @littlebug: linked to, we haven't started solids yet but I have put it out and played with it and I like it. I think it would work well in your situation, it's kind of big though so it won't fit all high chair trays or in front of our lobster chair </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121232 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:48:12 +0000 littlebug 2121232@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The BabyGuy (who is my gear guru) swears by these plates! I might get a couple of we have another kid. <a href="http://www.ezpzfun.com/" rel="nofollow">http://www.ezpzfun.com/</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121215 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:32:32 +0000 Mamaof2 2121215@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used something like this - there was a rubber grip around the edge so they didn't move</p> <p><a href="http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=46968456&#038;cp=&#038;parentPage=search" rel="nofollow">http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=46968456&#038;cp=&#038;parentPage=search</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121214 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:30:33 +0000 hilsy85 2121214@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love the replay plates linked above! The suction ones don't really work. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/toddler-plate-suggestions#post-2121212 Wed, 25 Mar 2015 11:29:44 +0000 Smurfette 2121212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have been using these she was 10/11 months</p> <p><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Re-Play-Divided-Plates-Yellow-3-Count/dp/B007HZBOFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1427300920&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=toddler+plates" rel="nofollow">http://www.amazon.com/Re-Play-Divided-Plates-Yellow-3-Count/dp/B007HZBOFG/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&#038;qid=1427300920&#038;sr=8-1&#038;keywords=toddler+plates</a> </p>