Fresh Baby Plate and So Easy Toddler Food Cookbook Value Pack

Shown in the video are two toddler plates the Fresh Baby plate and Oxo Tot plate (OXO Tot Divided Plate, Green). They are both divided into sections representing different food groups for a healthy, balanced meal for a child.

Neither plate gives an indication of the appropriate age range for these recommended portions. (Fresh Baby has no indication; Oxo indicates 6 months+). I have been using them for my 3-year old. The plate holds less than the normal amount of food I try to feed her at each meal...but she never finishes what I give her, so perhaps the plate portions are correct for a 3-year old.

Although the Fresh Baby plate looks a lot bigger, they contain about the same amount of food. Fresh Baby has a big lip, so that it just looks bigger from the top. A few notes:

Fresh Baby:

1. Made of 100% melamine (made in China).

2. Lead, BPA, phthalate-free.

3. NOT microwave safe. Dishwasher safe.

4. Offers a "value pack" that includes a toddler food cookbook.

OXO Tot:

1. Made of #1 plastic (made in China).

2. Microwave and dishwasher safe.

3. BPA, PVC, phthalate-free.

4. Weighted, rubberized base to minimize slipping on the table.

I probably would not buy either of these again now that I am better informed about portion control, and my daughter no longer finds them fun. However, I would recommend the Oxo Tot plate if you are looking to buy one. I like Oxo's weighted rubberized base, which is slightly more effective at keeping the plate in place than the Fresh Baby plate. It is also microwave-safe (Fresh Baby is not) and more modern looking for your kitchen, if you are looking to minimize cartoon character take-over of your cupboards.

If you are not comfortable with either material (melamine or #1 plastic), I would recommend the divided plate by Corelle which looks/feels like a "grown-up" plate yet is much more difficult to break.

Is a divided plate a necessity in your kitchen? Probably not. It's more for fun than anything else, and it may perhaps ease your mind about how much your toddler/preschooler should be eating. It's also a nice reminder at each meal to try to provide foods from different food groups.

After being told time and time again by my mother and my husband that I'm over serving the kids and wasting food I bought these plates. What a great guide! It actually helped in reminding me to provide a well rounded meal as well as not too give too large of portions. Love this!

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I love these plates but think the book is just ok. It had a couple recipes I'll use but for the most part, it's better for people who are new to cooking for toddlers, I've been doing this for awhile now. I take care of 5 kids during the week and have been using the old style of these plates for about a year. I love that the new plates divided fruits and vegetables. While I've always prepared fairly healthy meals, these really help remind me to be balanced each day. 2 things I would improve. Make each section a little larger like the old plates. I can always put less food in a large section but it's harder to fill small sections enough for the older kids. Second, please design a lld that snaps on (like your bowls) so I can take these to the park.

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My daughter knocked this plate off her high chair a couple times. The fourth time it shattered. We had not even had it an entire week. Cook book is cute, but plate is an epic failure.

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This is a very nice plate. It is quite thick and I'm sure it will end up thrown on the floor at some point, but I don't think it will break! I ran it through the dishwasher when I received it and it did very well on the lower rack (the only place it would fit). I have not used it yet, but the recipe book seems nice, too. My son is 16 months old so some of the recipes might be a little older for him but they even sound good to me! I am always trying to find new ways to prepare healthy food for him and I think this book has some good ideas.

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