droolicious : placemats

Bodum Enters Kids' Tableware Market, Adorably

Aaron Burgess — Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:30:00 GMT

While this crocodile print is particularly cute, Bodum's entry into kids' tableware covers a variety of kid-appealing designs, from cats to his and hers themes to an adorable ghost that'd be perfect for any kid who considers every day Halloween. Each $19.95 set includes a plate, mug and bowl, and you can coordinate even further thanks to themed placemats and bibs (sold separately). Take your pick at Bodum. [ohdeedoh]

Edible Bunny Art? Sorta...

Cathy Hale — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 01:00:00 GMT

Not into plush bunnies, frilly baskets and such? How about giving your kids a functional Easter treat instead? Check out this beautifully illustrated placemat from Imagination Mats! (Okay, so it can't be eaten, but it can be eaten upon!) One side features Emily Green's creative designs (laminated!) and the other side is a blank canvas for imagination. Washable markers can be wiped off with ease. There is a minimum purchase of 3 mats. Retails for $13 each at Arte Bebe.

Peekaboo Placemats

Erin Behan — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 14:45:00 GMT

I'm of the less is more school of thought when it comes to buying children's items, which allows me to justify little splurges, like these adorable see-through placemats from Modern-twist ($17 at Lavish). I'm especially fond of Kat in the City, but the owl and monster aren't too shabby, either. The Modern-twist line is headed by Kat Nouri in San Francisco and she, alongside her designers, turns out some beautiful pieces that never forget to be fun.

Eat on What You Drink

Erin Behan — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 15:04:00 GMT

CB2 (Crate and Barrel's cheaper, "more fun" spin-off) isn't your normal stop for kid-related paraphernalia, but their new placemats are perfect for catching kids' inevitable plate-runoffs and teaching them about recycling. Did I mention they're very chic? The mats are made from shredded juice boxes and no two are alike. They are waterproof, moisture-resistant and CB2 promises they "won't crack, splinter, or chip." Just $6.95 each at CB2.

Feed Me: Read a Mat

crazedparent — Mon, 25 Jun 2007 23:15:00 GMT

If you're feeling like you need a little lesson plan at mealtime, look no further than the Read a Mat by Straight Edge, Inc. From learning table manners to memorizing the periodic table, they've got educational placemats for all age ranges and topics. I, personally, would avoid the one about the human body at the dinner table.

The placemats are $5.49.

Feed Me: Imagination Placemats for Creative Eating

crazedparent — Sat, 09 Jun 2007 14:34:00 GMT

Family mealtime sucks when you've got a regular food battle going on with your little eaters. Maybe it's time to employ the distraction tactic in the form of creative dining ware like the Imagination Placements by designer Emily Green. Check off a bunch of "B's" for every single placement because they're all bright, bold and beautiful and look like they're about to jump off the table. The illustrations -- child-like in design and made on recycled vintage fabric -- sell for $13 each and you can snag them at Emily Green's online store.