It's probably the average toddler's refusal to eat much of anything that makes us parents so invested in finding just the right diningware for them; maybe if we had the right dishes, they'd eat! Skip Hop's new Palette Plate ($28) comes as close to perfection as anything I've seen (our recent Babble Best notwithstanding; this wasn't out yet when that was written). Designed for the way most toddlers graze -- a little of this, a little of that -- it's both eye-catching and functional. The bottom and handy drink pad have no-slip grip, and the included lids mean you can save any rejected food for the next meal.
Just don't come crying to us when Junior goes all Jackson Pollock with his yogurt.
