Where to Buy Plates/utensils/placemats

Ikea! They've got sets of plastic plates, cups and utensils that are kid sized, dishwasher safe, unbreakable and fun colors! They're also cheap! Target seems to have similar stuff, too now, though I don't know if they're as cheap.

Be very careful about using inexpensive plastic dishes. They are most likely manufactured in China and the standards are often ignored. Finding BPA-free dishes would be a better alternative and saving $10 isn't worth the chemical exposure.

At the very least, please do not microwave food in plastic dishes. The heating releases chemicals from the plastic into your food.

I just bought a lot of plates, utenstils, and placemats at Pottery Barn Kids (BPA Free). If you buy them before Nov. 2, you can get 20% off if you use the Partner's Card.

Sam's Club is the best prices that I have found.

G.

I buy stuff in the kids section at IKEA. The size is good and the price is great!

K.,

My daughter is 17 months and is the same way. I use the placemats that you can bring to restaurants. I bought mine at the Babies R Us store, but you can get them online at One Step Ahead as well:

http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId....

Also, Gerber makes a combo pack of a plate with a removeable suction bottom and removeable lip on the top. The suction isn't the best feature, but I like everything else about the plate. The plates also come with toddler-friendly fork and spoon that can all go in the dishwasher:

http://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=279338....

I bought 2 of everything so that I would have a rotation for when the other set of placemat/plate/fork/spoon are dirty.

She really loves it and I think it makes her feel independent.

My mother bought me children's plates, utensils, bowls, and cups at Ikea - I love them because I can put them in the dishwasher (as opposed to the other children's items that have to be hand washed). They come in all colors and aren't expensive; I'm sure they would have placemats there, too.

I would echo the responder who suggested caution when using plastic. Depending on how inexpensive you are wanting, the Salvation Army and Goodwills usually have very inexpensive dishes, etc.

You can get plastic spoons, forks, bowls & plates at Wal-Mart really cheap! I got a package of 5 forks and spoons for .97 cents.

Dollar Tree. They're even cute!

There are some cute ones with kids characters (Cars, etc.) at the Dollar Tree. I've also seen them at Anna's Linens, too. Walmart is always nice, too. If you want some really cute ones that are very colorful with no characters, Ikea has some REALLY cute ones with bright, fun colors and VERY inexpensive. So, if you are near there or planning a trip there, check them out! :)

Have you thought of Dollar Tree.. they have all kinds of utensils,plates and placemats cheap! Walmart is not bad either

I agree with IKEA. I love their kids stuff. The handles of the utensils are shaped for a kid.

Sams, Cosco, Party City, Family Dollar, Family General, and Wal-Mart.

I have had great luck with ikea's line