11 toddler mealtime must-haves that make life easier
By kgrzegorczyk
Last updated: Jun 16 at 4:42 PM (GMT+0000)
These suction plates ended the flipped-dinner phase — at their lowest price ever.
ezpz Happy Mat Silicone Suction Plate
Three parents on our team bought this independently. The whole mat suctions flat to the table, so the launch-the-plate move just doesn't work anymore. One-piece silicone wipes clean, goes in the dishwasher, and the divided sections keep foods from touching.
List Price: $24.99
Deal Price: See Target.com
These spill-proof cups survived every toddler test we threw at them. They’re $5 off.
Munchkin Miracle 360 Trainer Cups (2-Pack)
Two editors use these daily. No valve, no spout, no parts to lose — kids sip from the rim like a real cup, and it seals the moment they stop. Tossed in a bag sideways without a drip, and the whole thing breaks down for the dishwasher.
List Price: $13.99
Deal Price: See Walmart.com
The sleeved bib that beat the cleanup for good. Inventory’s almost gone.
Bumkins Long Sleeve Smock Bib
We tried five bibs against spaghetti and yogurt. This full-coverage smock kept the shirt and arms clean where the others gave up, the back snaps stayed put through squirming, and it air-dried by the next meal. Cleanup dropped to wiping one bib.
List Price: $14.99
Deal Price: See Amazon.com