As a nurse, I know healthy snacking is important. But I recently had a solid wake-up call when my 4-year-old’s BIG cavities cost us almost $1000. More than ever, I know that healthy snacking is important for his health and my bank account. But healthy snacking can be difficult when we are on the go, and we are on the go a lot. The First Years wants to make healthy eating on the go easier, so they sent me a few items to try out and share with you!
My FAVORITE: The First Years Double Duty Plates are the real on-the-go tool! These plates double as lids. Simply flip one over and secure it over the top of another. Ready to go! It’s a decent closure, no leaks and stays closed if dropped. The package comes with 4 plates and one fork. The middle section can either hold the fork or would be a great space for raisins or “dip dip”. These great plates mean I can pack real food for a run to the park, Bible study, or other activity. Or I can throw leftovers in the fridge without having to transfer to a new container. LOVE THEM!
The First Years sippy cups are also a great addition to our on-the-go supplies! Sippy cups are a must for any kid, and these are great. Like all sippy cups, they drip is shaken upsidedown. Otherwise, they don’t leak. My daugher has left both the Simply Spoutless Cup and the Stackable Trainer Cup lying on their sides with no leaks. The kids love the Simply Spoutless cups because they can drink from any edge and are one step closer to a real cup. The little one loves the Trainer cups because the handles are awesome and they stack. The First Years sippies are also the easiest to clean sippy cups that I own.
Lastly, the Inside Scoop plate is a 3 section suction plate. It’s has a removable edge that helps keep food in the plate or on the spoon. The trick to the suction is to place it on a damp surface. I run the washcloth over the table before I suction it down. On a dry surface, the suction releases in less than a minute. On a wet surface, it’ll hold for about 30 minutes. I recommend hand washing it too, enough trips through the dishwasher can warp the base and decrease the suction’s hold.
All these great products and more can be purchased at Target. Check out The First Years online as well as on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest for more information!
I received the mentioned products to review for this post. Opinions are 100% my own.
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