Founded by Michele Wong and Paige Akabane, I first viewed “My Plate-Mate” on The Today Show with Donny Deutsch.  Very impressive!  This item is an amazing product for toddlers to eat with success, not mess.

“The mission of My Plate-Mate is to offer clients a unique self-feeding product.  As a learning tool, My Plate-Mate assists in promoting independence and self confidence in all users no mater their age or limitation.  Michele and Paige understand the importance and joy that comes from being able to share a  meal with family and friends.  My Plate-Mate will bring back this positive dining experience and eliminate the frustrations and mess.”

As a mom of a 4 year old, I know where the majority of the food ends up, on the floor and not in the mouth.  As you can see in the photo, Brock was using the product and loving every minute of it.  He looked at me and said,”Look mommy, I can do it by myself!”  YEA for parents!  By the way, Brock has worn his Halloween costume since the day we purchased it for him and it is now in threads and guess what, I have to find another one.

They also promote this product for the elderly.  They are definitely thinking out of the box!

My Plate-Mate is interchangeable for use with any 8″-9 1/2″ plate at home or in restaurants and is dishwasher safe.

The product retails for $7.95 and is available in pink, blue, and white.  It is made in the USA of FDA approved food grade plastic.  It is free of lead, bisphenol-a (BPA), phthalates, PVC, and polycarbonates.

Please view their site at www.myplate-mate.com

Shawn is the “resident baby planner ” and she provides many of the resources related to planning for the arrival of baby and beyond.  Check out her site at www.blueskyebaby.com