I'd been looking for a small divided non-disneyfied plate for a while, so when I saw this, I preordered it. Was getting sick of washing 4-5 bowls after every meal. It's a nice size (our tot just turned 2) and my picky eater was visibly impressed when delivered her first meal on this plate. (exact words: "ooooo")
We don't use the removable rim, I found it not terribly useful, and we revert back to bowls for messy things like mac and cheese, since the half moon shape is hard to chase food around in anyway. I like that it is designed to grip a bit on a table, but will still slide a little too, not like a suction cup. A few months in, it seems to be holding up well in the diswasher-it has a smooth surface so things don't get stuck on or stain easily, hopefully it will hold up over many washings. I would still really love to find something similar but in something non-plastic, but this will do for now. We will probably order another eventually.
One year update: back to buy spare. The plate has held up VERY well considering how much we use it. It has scratched a bit (my fault, I was using a sharp knife to cut food directly on it) but other than that it's great. Now that we have other larger divided plates, I've come to appreciate the smaller portion sizes on this plate and the dipping section in the center. I have wished *many* times over the past year that this plate came with a lid, so I could use it as a portable lunchbox or store leftovers easily. But still overall a very good product.
Shown in the video are two toddler plates the Oxo Tot plate and Fresh Baby plate (Fresh Baby Plate and So Easy Toddler Food Cookbook Value Pack, English). 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:
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.
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.
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.
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I like the partitions on the plate because it keeps the foods from tainting each other. Now, I'm not so sure if my daughter really appreciates the partitions. Also, she has not yet made use of the "lip" that is meant to aid with the scooping, but I still really like the product.
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I have bought almost the complete OXO line for my baby because I just love them! Highly recommend them! :)
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The ring around the top of this plate is perfect for little ones learning to use spoon and fork because it allows them to "scoop" against that ring. Really like the non-skid on the bottom. Ring is removable and easy to clean.
I thought I was getting multiple pouches but only received 1. You can get them for $1 or so each at the store. It was also expired when it arrived. I am not impressed.
