My Plate-Mate Review and Giveaway

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

I’ve found a cool kitchen gadget but it’s not for me. My Plate-Mate is a unique spill guard to aid in children’s self-feeding and independence. It’s intended to prevent messy spills on the table and on children making meal-time clean-up a cinch. With a gentle stretch this rigid rim fit right on her favorite character plate. Shae is wonderful at eating yogurt on her own and stabbing chicken chunks with her fork but she still has troubles with things like rice, veggies and beans. She also hates messes so when food ends up on her hands and clothes she has a little fit. My Plate-Mate allowed her to scoop up cheese raviolis and green beans and eat completely on her own. She ate a bit quicker than usual also, I’m guessing because she didn’t struggle the way she normally does at meal time.

My Plate-Mate is made in the USA and free of lead, phthalates, PVC, polycarbonates and BPA. Additional features include compact size for easy transporting and dishwasher safe for simple clean-up. Created by moms, Michele and Paige, My Plate-Mate was designed with their children in mind. After many years in the workforce and mommyhood they found themselves wanting more. My Plate-Mate was the result of the desire to make their lives and the lives of parents around the world easier. Within 6 months of introduction My Plate-Mate was being sold in nearly 100 retailers across the country and can now be found in Australia, UK and Canada. My Plate-Mate has filled an unmet market and continues to grow and be recognized as a unique and successful design.

Do you want to win your own My Plate-Mate? LookWhatMomFound readers can enter to win a white one for their own kiddos.

Mandatory Entry: Visit My Plate-Mate and come back and let me know who would benefit from My Plate-Mate.

Extra Entries: the Mandatory entry must be followed first

Contest ends 11:59 EST, Thursday May 7, 2009. If your entries do not follow the rules they will not be eligible to win. This contest is open to US and Canada. The winner will be chosen using Random.com. The winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize, after that a new winner will be selected.

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103 comments:

  1. Mommy Kennedy said...

    That great Melinda!
    I would use it for my 9 month old who will soon be a toddler.

    I liked the video that is on the website. One idea I have for the makers is to include a plate with the product. I'm not certain I have a plate that would fit it and that would mean one more thing I need to pick up prior to using the product and that may mean it will never get used!

  2. Mommy Kennedy said...

    I tweeted!
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  3. Mommy Kennedy said...

    I've got your button

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  4. The Dreamer said...

    this would be perfect for my 11 month old!

    addeviant006 at gmail dot com

  5. Jessica said...

    I would use this for my just turned three year old until my four month old is big enough to eat on his own (can't wait for the day). I have messy kids.

  6. susan said...

    This would be perfect for my little one who is still learning and practicing!

  7. susan said...

    I follow on twitter and tweeted. http://twitter.com/susanlanai/status/1577854033

  8. susan said...

    I follo.

  9. susan said...

    I entered the UV Skinz sun protection Giveaway.

  10. MyPlate-Mate said...

    Hi Mommy Kennedy!
    You'll be happy to know that My Plate-Mate is adaptable to fit a variety of plate sizes, including any child's melamine or ceramic salad plate you already have in your home. Works great on dishes in restaurants too. Your server will thank you : )
    Good luck,

    Michele and Paige
    Moms and Creators of My Plate-Mate

  11. mverno said...

    my grandson mverno@roadrunner.com

  12. Sara and Alex said...

    This is a great products for when my daughter starts to feed herself
    saradavis1 at gmail

  13. Sara and Alex said...

    follower

  14. Sara and Alex said...

    follow on twitter and tweeted http://twitter.com/SaraMama/status/1581689411

  15. Sara and Alex said...

    entered baby eggi

  16. Tj and Amy said...

    I would benefit from Prevent messy spills on the table
    Help your child successfully learn to use a utensil. my daughter struggles with both of them. amsbolda@hotmai.com

  17. Tj and Amy said...

    I follow on twitter and tweeted. 1amypugmire. amsbolda@hotmail.com

  18. Tj and Amy said...

    I follow. amsbolda@hotmail.com

  19. Tj and Amy said...

    I have your button. amsbolda@hotmail.com

  20. Tj and Amy said...

    I entered the uvskinz giveaway. amsbolda@hotmail.com

  21. judybrittle said...

    This would be perfect for my 12 month old grandson. What a great idea! Thank you so much!

  22. judybrittle said...

    I follow on Twitter and tweeted
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  23. judybrittle said...

    I'm a follower.

  24. judybrittle said...

    I entered your UV Skinz Sun Protection Giveaway.

  25. Dove420 said...

    This would go to a friend of mine who's little one is really struggling with feeding himself.
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  26. Staci said...

    This would be great for my 4 year old, who ends up chasing things around his plate sometimes! It's a wonderful idea!
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  27. Staci said...

    I follow.
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  28. Staci said...

    And I have your button up.
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  29. mogrill said...

    Really cool idea!! Thanks for the chance.
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  30. danosor said...

    This would be great for my 3 year old who has problems keeping food on the plate.

  31. Anonymous said...

    I would benefit--no more picking spilled peas and carrots off the table!
    My daughter would benefit because she could eat all by herself without me saying,"Here, let me help so you don't make a mess."
    renee
    yeloechikee at hotmail dot com

  32. Anonymous said...

    I commented on the little fit trucker hat giveaway.
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  33. Anonymous said...

    I commented on all of your giveaways. Does that mean I get four extra entries for this giveaway, or just one?
    renee
    yeloechikee at hotmail dot com

  34. Jenndiggy said...

    The pink is cute, too. I'd give this to a friend's daughter who is in the 'messy' stage.

  35. Anonymous said...

    MFJ:
    My 2 year old can really use this and I'm expecting my second, so the new baby will benifet later on.

  36. Anonymous said...

    MFJ:
    I forgot to include my email address

    watson(at)zerostreet(dot)net

  37. The Bouldins said...

    My two-year-old would use it. I would benefit.

  38. Alexia said...

    *I* would benefit from this product LOL No more food all over the table and floor!

  39. Ellen C. said...

    My son would definitely benefit from this. Thanks for the chance.

    sweetascandy579 at yahoo dot com

  40. rockle said...

    This looks fantastic, and I would use it for my Shae, as well. She wants to do everything herself at dinner, but ... can't quite.

  41. Smooshy said...

    i want this for my messy little nephew!

  42. Sarah W. said...

    My daughter is sweet as pie....but MESSY! She would definitely get good use out of this :)

    Thanks!

    My email is sarahw56 (at) gmail.com

  43. Anonymous said...

    I would love for my toddler to benefit from this product. She is two and very independent!

    My email is trentandemily (at) cox.net

  44. Courtney said...

    I love this product, what a great giveaway! Who would benefit more? I'm not sure if it would be my daughter or me - but probably me because I wouldn't have to clean up stuff from the floors, walls, ceilings, etc! But she would also gain confidence in her own abilities to feed herself. Thanks!!

    annasmama0702@gmail.com

  45. Courtney said...

    I follow you on Twitter and tweeted this giveaway

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  46. Courtney said...

    I follow your blog

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  47. Courtney said...

    I also entered the NachoMama Tees giveaway

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  48. Courtney said...

    I commented on another article: http://www.lookwhatmomfound.com/2009/04/kid-friendly-vacation-spots.html

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  49. Melinda said...
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  50. Anonymous said...

    my youngest would love this, she hates the messes when she feeds herself.
    darowles@verizon.net

  51. SHERRi SMiTH said...

    My daughter would definitely benefit from this plate! :)

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  52. SHERRi SMiTH said...

    Follow & tweeted about the contest!

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  53. SHERRi SMiTH said...

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  54. SHERRi SMiTH said...

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  55. JeansandTs said...

    JeansandTs@hotmail.com
    My one year old Granddaughter really needs one of these. She is already trying to take the spoon from me to eat on her own. I would feel better is she had this so her mess would be more minimal.

  56. wigget said...

    my 2 little ones could really use this

  57. JULIE said...

    I might give this to a sib for a little niece or nephew...with the idea in mind that they give it back to me when my little man is old enough to need it!!

  58. Andrea M said...

    My son could benefit from this giveaway

    tiggeraj at yahoo dot com

  59. auntrene said...

    My little niece could definitely use the plate mate. These are terrific.
    itsjustmerene2003 at yahoo dot com

  60. beth said...

    Thank you for a great giveaway. I would like this for my daughter.
    Thank you!
    tatertot374@sbcglobal.net

  61. vboackle said...

    i would like this for my grandson.

  62. Marianna said...

    The plate mate would be great for my sloppy son! :)

  63. Phunkyrockgal said...

    I think this would greatly help Cadence make less mess!

  64. Phunkyrockgal said...

    I tweeted about this giveaway.

  65. jnmacdonald said...

    My 12 month old would benefit from this.

  66. Sylvia said...

    My grandaughter could really use this
    sylviawhit@gmail.com

  67. Painter Mommy said...

    This looks like such a great idea! My 3 & 4 yr olds are PICKY eaters. I think that they could really benefit from this!

    Dawn
    Dawn@PainterMommy.com

  68. Painter Mommy said...

    I am a follower

    Dawn

  69. Painter Mommy said...

    I have your button on my site under "Sites I Love"

    Dawn

  70. Painter Mommy said...

    I signed up for the kids clothes gift package giveaway.

    DAWN

  71. Native American Momma said...

    I tweeted

  72. Native American Momma said...

    I am a follower

  73. Brea's Mommy said...

    I would use this for my 19 month old she loves to feed herself but boy is she messy.

  74. Brea's Mommy said...

    tweeted
    http://twitter.com/breasmommy/status/1695854844

  75. Brea's Mommy said...

    I follow

  76. Brea's Mommy said...

    I have your button

  77. Tiffany @ Lattes And Life said...

    Who would benefit?
    Anyone who spills food or has difficulty getting food onto their utensil during meals would greatly benefit from using My Plate-Mate. Toddlers who are learning to eat with a utensil will benefit and find new independence in being able to eat alone. Moms will be happy that My Plate-Mate will eliminate the messy clean up and frustrating melt downs once caused by their struggling youngsters. One customer and his wife loved that My Plate-Mate allowed them to eat dinner on the sofa and watch their favorite shows without worrying about making a mess. without worrying about making a mess.

    give_me_a_latte at yahoo

  78. Tiffany @ Lattes And Life said...

    Following your blog
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  79. Feed the moose said...

    I have a 3 year old niece who has not gotten the hang of eating without food going absolutely EVERYWHERE. I would be delighted to give this to her to help her learn!

  80. Dana said...

    This would help with my 21 month old.
    thanks

    zippieee@msn.com

  81. Dana said...

    follow on twitter
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    tweeted
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  82. Dana said...

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  83. Dana said...

    have your button

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  84. Dana said...

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  85. Dana said...

    posted on Make Something Monday-Corn Black Bean Salad

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  86. Sheila R said...

    I really think my son needs one of these. He likes to play with his plate during meal times.

    ilovebabynoah707@yahoo.com

  87. Jammie said...

    my 2 year old niece she is so messy when eats

  88. Erma said...

    I would love the chance to win, thanks.
    erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net

  89. yellowlabs said...

    My daughter would really benefit from this!

  90. quelleheure4 said...

    This would be great for my niece!

  91. quelleheure4 said...

    Tweeted! http://twitter.com/quelleheure4/status/1721253358

  92. Buki Family said...

    I would benefit from this!! no more getting on my hands and knees to pick up food off the floor!!! :)

  93. Xenia said...

    This would be great for my 2-year-old, she gets easily frustrated and having her food pushed off the plate definitely doesn't help! Plus, I have a 5-month-old who will be able to use the My Plate-Mate when she gets old enough to feed herself.

    Thanks!
    xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com

  94. Carolyn said...

    My sister in law could use this for my nephew.

  95. mom2anutball said...

    It would be for my son! Thanks for the chance! hawkgirl_16 {at} hotmail {dot} com

  96. mom2anutball said...

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  97. mom2anutball said...

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  98. mom2anutball said...

    I follow you ono twitter, and I tweeted! http://twitter.com/mom2anutball/status/1727449953

  99. kathy pease said...

    my nephew could really benefit :)

  100. kathy pease said...

    following your blog as klp1965
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  101. carolyn said...

    I love this giveaway. My grandson could really use this as he is learning to feed himself.

  102. Angela said...

    I would love to win this for my niece!
    pleaseundress@yahoo.com

  103. Gianna said...

    My son the messy eater :)