Feeding Finds That Serve Safe and Fun Mealtimes

If children are our future, then focus needs to extend beyond just what they eat to what they use to eat it. Get past the plastic with alternative eco-friendly materials like stainless steel, bamboo and chemical-free plastic substitutes. Dining out or dining in, The Giggle Guide^® recommends these environmentally-safe products that are portable, safe and stylish.

With a focus on travel and using chemical-free plastic alternatives, ZoLi lets parents take food on the road without worrying about the environmental impact. The trenches of trying to safely feed their kids brought two women together to form Innobaby stainless steel supplies that come in fun shapes. After tossing aside wood and glass options, the ANYWare collection from Untangled Living took diaper dining to the next level with designer graphics on food-grade chemical-free cups, plates and utensils. Almost every part of the durable bamboo plant is beautifully featured in the Bamboo Studio collection of disposable and reusable dining options.

ZoLi Solves Mealtime Challenges

A blend of substance, sustainability and style, ZoLi is committed to giving parents safe, worry-free solutions to real-life childcare challenges. The line of BOT sippy cups features an innovative straw technology that allows the straw to move freely in any direction the cup is tilted. The flexible straw with the integrated handle and flip lid is easy to use.

For babies who aren’t quite ready for sippy cups, the ZoLi Bottles are made from polypropylene plastic, free of harmful chemicals. The integrated valve on the nipple reduces air intake and negates nipple collapse.

Eating on the go can be a disaster, but ZoLi can help with the FORK & SPOON set. The utensils have easy-grip ergonomic handles and a wide scoop to get every last drop. The travel case makes these utensils portable and hygienic. No matter where junior dines, parents can eat peacefully knowing that their child has a clean and safe eating surface. To set the table, the 100% silicone MATTIES placemats are reusable and handy.

As kids learn to feed themselves, parents can take a bit of food-prep worry out of mealtime by using the SNIP ceramic food scissors. They safely cut food pasta, chicken, grapes and noodles into bite-sized pieces. The SNIP scissors, available in a range of cool colors, have a cover for portability and stay sharp and germ-free.

Make the future safe, bright and super cool with www.zolibaby.com

Innobaby Designs Dining Innovations

Friends Jee and Kristen experienced the difficulties of mealtimes with young children, and worked together to create Innobaby product lines that streamline an often stressful part of parenting: sustenance.

The Din Din SMART Stainless Bus Platter has a kid-friendly shape that makes mealtime fun. Its five separate compartments will please the pickiest eaters. Made with food-grade type stainless steel, the platter is stain resistant.

Let’s toast the Sippin’ SMART EZ Flow Straw Sippy. These sippy cups allow easy drinking in any position with the ez flow design. The smart straw includes a weighted stainless ball that follows the liquid to provide continuous flow, but won’t drip when dropped. The flip top cap keeps the smart straw clean, but if it does get dirty the kit includes a straw brush. For parents monitoring their child’s consumption, embossed measurements on the cup will provide all the information they need.

For dining outside the home, the Keepin’ SMART Kids Stainless Lunchbox is great for food storage. The BPA-free protective sleeve reduces temperature transfers to keep contents fresh. The double wall insulator keeps food cold or warm up to two times longer than standard containers.

Check out all the innovative products at www.innobaby.com

ANYWare Is Stylishly Designed for Durable Dining

More parents are passing on plastic and searching for material alternatives for eco-friendly dining. Sue Volpe created Untangled Living and the ANYWare Collection after finding wooden dishes too high maintenance and glass totally impractical for little hands. The ANYWare Collection is earth friendly, low maintenance, looks great, and kids readily reach for the stylish designs.

Made from top-quality, food-grade stainless steel, the dishware is a perfect baby shower gift. Make it easy and carry the gift sets that include a side plate, snack bowl, cup, fork and spoon. The sets come in beautiful Butterfly and goofy Gecko designs. Kids love the dish drawings while parents don’t mind displaying these dining sets with their nice china.

New patterns on the separate items include the Freedom Branch, a geometric take on nature’s wood supplier. Splash is the refreshing dewdrop style that even adults will love. All items in the ANYWare Collection are stackable, stylish and portable. Parents can take them on a simple playdate or a weekend camping trip.

Inspire a lifestyle of living consciously and foster durable dining at www.untangledliving.com

Bambooware Is Disposable and Reusable

Stainless steel isn’t the only alternative to plastic. Bamboo is fast becoming an option for beautiful and eco-friendly utensils. Bamboo Studio uses the strength and renewability of bamboo to offer an array of products that are disposable or reusable.

Customers hosting a party for the holidays? Bamboo Studio offers a line of disposable plates, bowls and utensils. Disposable Bamboo Sheath products are made from the sheath of the plants and are 100% biodegradable. They can be reused several times with proper care. Reusable BambooWare products are revolutionary dishware that is eco-friendly, biodegradable and beautiful. Taking the fiber of the plants and grinding it into powder yields FDA-approved food safe biodegradable plates, bowls and trays. Bamboo Studio also offers reusable products made from the plant itself, including popular knives, spoons, and forks.

In case you’re thinking green can be a little blah, rest assured Bamboo Studio is as artistic as its name suggests. Fun additions include cones for serving up fries or ice cream. Football-shaped cutting boards will make fall extra fun for kids and parents alike. The disposable utensils are ideal for lunch boxes or meals on the go. Parents can keep a spare set in the glove box for clean but stylish eating.

Plant ideas for eco-friendly dining at www.ecobambooware.com