Fresh Baby Plate and So Easy Toddler Food Cookbook - Value Pack

After years of reading reviews of every product I've ever purchased online, I decided I had to write a review for this item. The reviews are really the most influencing factor in my decision about purchasing a product, but I've always been afraid that I would sound silly writing a review. I love this cookbook and plate, and I want to let all potential buyers know that. My kiddo is just over 12 months, and he goes back and forth on wanting solids, purees, purees with chunks, using a spoon, using his hands, using his left hand, right hand, and so on. I was burning out trying to figure out what to feed him. He has always eaten green and yellow veggies, but wouldn't eat other things, I think because of the texture, not the food itself. I was making and throwing away all kinds of food for him, and marking off a mental "what he will eat" list, that was rapidly shrinking. As soon as I received this book, I began looking in it for ideas. *exhale* I already had most of the ingredients, there were recipes for all kinds of foods (chunks, soups, casseroles, finger foods, and more), there were ideas for ways to make the recipes with other foods, and I could feel good about feeding them to my son. It seems that some other toddler food recipes try to trick kids into eating healthy foods, by sneaking veggie purees into the mix or smothering them in cheese, and I don't like those ideas. (Cheese is an ingredient in this book, but used in a reasonable amount.) I feel that these recipes include fruits and veggies in plain sight, and kids can learn to include them in their choices. Some are a little advanced for my son, but are easily modified for a kiddo still adjusting to eating with the family. I cook the pasta a little longer, smash the peas, cut chunks a little smaller, stuff like that. There are so many little things about this book that I appreciate. I like the nutrition info for each recipe, the short lists of ingredients, the suggestions for new foods and ways to serve them, the variety, and the introductory pages that contain general helpful information about feeding toddlers. One might overlook those pages, thinking there's nothing new in them to learn, but they would miss out on some good stuff. One last thing, the recipes are good enough that my husband and I eat them along with our son. Each recipe lists toddler servings and adult servings yielded, so each one is put to good use.

The plate has also been wonderful. Who would have thought a plate could make such a difference? I'll try my best to break it down without being too wordy. I like that he has own plate. Up until now, I had been using plastic bowls, the kind sold in multipacks that aren't designed for a long-term relationship, but are meant to be tossed when necessary. I like them, and haven't tossed out any. Using a plate, he sees all his food at once, and can choose to eat different foods, the way adults do. The bowls don't turn into toys once he has dumped the food out of them, and I don't pour his food chunks directly onto his tray. The plate is light, small enough to fit completely inside his high chair's tray (I have the kind that straps onto a chair and can convert to a booster seat), and doesn't take up a lot of room in the drain after I wash it. It doesn't stain, and it hasn't scratched from being scraped by a fork or when using a knife to cut food on it. In an attempt to find a flaw, I tried scratching the paint off with my fingernail, the plate didn't give up even a tiny chip. I think it's probably unbreakable in most circumstances. The dividers are high enough that the foods stay contained when he pushes it around, trying to get it onto his spoon. He is able to push the food over the dividers on purpose, but they serve their purpose well. One last think I like about it is how each section is labelled with a food group. A small thing, but an encouraging thing: I like seeing that I'm giving my kiddo a balanced meal. My hope is that he'll learn to create balanced meals when he's old enough to make his own meals, after seeing what they look like since being a little guy.

I'm so impressed with these products that I've added the divided container and steel bowl to my wish list, and I'm considering getting the baby food book, just to see if there's anything I've missed. The little details in these items have made a big difference for us.

I really love this plate and recipe book. There are A LOT of kid food books out there but this one keeps things really simple, includes real pictures, and provides some smart and easy ideas for my picky-ish eaters. I also LOVE this divided plate...for my little one it helps keep the food contained and separated. For my older child it's a fun educational tool to help him understand what kinds of foods are good to eat at every meal, and in what portions. This combo would make a great gift set too for a new mom.

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I bought this set for my son's first birthday since he was going to start eating some more "real" meals. The plate is a great way to portion his meals so he gets a little of everything without getting too much or too little. The cookbook has a nice variety of recipes that are tasty for any age group.

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I got this as a gift for my daughter who is expecting her first baby soon. She loves it. I thought the book was well-written and the plate is cute with its recommended food suggestions.

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This plate was exactly what I needed to make lunch and dinner time fun. Also it's great to have the portions divided. The book was a great source of information as well. Thanks Fresh Baby!!!!