I never realized how dirty it can really get when babies start to learn to feed themselves. I guess I was spoiled. My baby was such a clean baby when I was feeding her.
She didn’t really like her using her plate, bowl or spoon, so I ended up just putting finger foods on our placemat. I quickly found out that she didn’t like that either and pushed the placemat out of the way. Now I can trust our table at home, but when we’re eating out I know I can’t do this. Have you seen those rags they use to wipe down the tables? And what are in those spray bottles? I wouldn’t put baby’s food on their table without a plate.
Neat Solutions had the perfect product for us, the TableTopper. The Tabletopper is a disposable adhesive placemat. It’s a plastic placemat with adhesive strips on the top and bottom so it sticks in place. They are available in a variety of designs, like Dora and Winnie the Pooh, and Sesame Street. We got to try out the Baby Einstein design.
She really liked the design and it distracted her while I was trying to feed her. She was having so much fun, she didn’t realize how long she was on her booster seat eating. Mealtime is now relaxing for all of us.
The TableToppers are BPA, PVC, and phthalate free. They are also bio-degradable.
Check out their website for more products for the on-the-go families.
