My 22 month old is adamant about doing things himself, he’s very independent like that!  I think it’s fantastic and try to encourage him in every way.  But when it comes to feeding himself, I do step in to assist with a few handy dandy tools of the trade. 

One product we’ve been using a lot of lately is My Plate-Mate.  This neat little idea is superb for teaching your toddler how to eat like a "big kid!"  My Plate-Mate fits on a child’s 8"-9 1/2" round plate and helps them learn how to eat with a utensil while building their confidence as an independent diner!

It’s convenient to throw in the diaper bag and tote along to restaurants.  But the real reason why I’m digging My Plate-Mate?  It helps prevent messy spills, which means less work for mama!

To purchase visit MyPlate-Mate.com.