This Palette Plate Feeding Set by Skip Hop is age-appropriate for both babies and toddlers. I didn’t realize at first that it serves three purposes: food preparation, storage and serving of finger foods. It has three drop-in bowls that are microwave safe and fit right into the Palette Plate when you’re ready to serve. It also comes with translucent covers for storage and matching utensils.

If you think about it, this is also an opportunity to introduce your children to primary colors. And besides, it just looks like fun. When your kids are having fun, they might eat more of their food than they play with. Visit SkipHop.com to view this item, priced at $28.

La Plates offers a fun way to add a personalized touch to holidays, birthdays, or even ordinary days.  You pick the background and personalize the plate with your child’s name, initials, etc.  There are many fun designs to choose from.  I like this cheerful holiday plate, which seems to me like it would be a great way to start a new tradition–special plates for each member of the family that only come out once a year.  Birthday-themed plates are also available.  No matter what your style, there is something to suit you, from very feminine, to very masculine styles, and many gender-neutral styles in between.

The company’s fun dinnerware has made them a favorite with celebrity moms such as Jennifer Garner, Denise Richards, and Tori Spelling.  The company has also been featured in Life & Style and HomeDesign magazines.  You can get in on the fun for $20 a plate at LaPlates.com.