Shopping: Mealtime Essentials For Babies & Toddlers

When it’s time to eat, these 12 great products make things easy and fun for me, my baby sister, and my mommy!

Elle Belle is an adorable preschooler who lives in the Upper East Side of Manhattan with her magnificent mommy, dapper dad, and baby sister. She can be reached at ellebellenyc@gmail.com or like at facebook.com/ElleBelleNYC.

Inglesina Fast Table Chair
The Fast is our favorite! Mommy loves this high chair because it’s simple to use and works with most tables (3.3'-inches thick). It is feather light (4.2 lbs), simply collapses flat, and is easy to carry comfortably in the included carry bag. She put us little ladies in it (from 6 months to 37 lbs) and we love it because of the comfort and cool colors (the blue is my favorite!) and can use it at home or on-the-go. inglesina.us
Thinkbaby Thinkster
My little sister loves her regular and Stainless Steel Thinkster and Sleeve. Mommy loves the straw’s cross cut design so the Thinksters do not spill when held upside down (which happens a lot with my little sister!). And the top of the bottle features an easy-to-close cover to keep it from coming into contact with unwanted substances or beings like our dog (he loves milk, too). We little ladies love that Thinkbaby's sleeves are made from Limestone, come in four bright and fun colors, and keep our beverage just right. thinkbabybottles.3dcartstores.com
OXO Roll Up Bib & Spoon Set
As a city baby on the go, I can’t leave home with my roll up bib and spoon set. It is perfect for us littlest ladies who like to lunch. We love that the bib has the perfect combo of comfy fabric to touch our skin but safe silicone to easily catch our food and clean up afterward. And Mommy loves that everything easily rolls up for transport and is machine-washable. oxo.com
Boon Benders
These little utensils are just the right size for my little sister. She loves that they are tiny enough for her little hands to grip and position to actually get the food into her mouth. Plus, they are just the right size for her to get a perfect bite. Mommy loves that they grow with her since they are adjustable for different stages of development and feeding and that they are Dishwasher-safe, BPA-free, Phthalate-free, and PVC-free. booninc.com
OXO Toddler Feeding Set
At home for in-room dining, this feeding set makes it easy for us little ladies to get our food from the dish to our mouths. Mommy loves that the plate and bowl are both designed to help guide food onto utensils and that the non-slip bottoms keep them mostly steady on the table. My sister and I love that the fork and spoon handles are non-slip and curved for our little hands to easily grasp. oxo.com
Modern Twist New York Mark-Mat
Perfect for kids of all ages, the plastic-free Modern-twist place-mat is guaranteed to make meal time fun time. Young Picassos, like me, love making masterpieces while eating our meals. My personal favorite, of course, is the New York Mark-mat. But I love all the playful designs from a NYC adventure to fearless Space Animals. Mommy loves that the non-porous and germ-free surface will never wear and tear and that all Modern-twist products are made with 100 percent pure, food-grade silicone that is European & FDA compliant. modern-twist.com
Thinksport GO4TH Container
This is the perfect travel container! Mommy loves that this insulated, stainless steel container keeps food hot for up to four hours or cold for up to eight hours, while the lid system prevents leakage. I love being able to throw my favorite soup into my backpack without fear of spilling it all over my prized possessions. And I also think the built-in, folding spork in the lid is really nifty. thinkbabybottles.3dcartstores.com
Sarah + Abraham Mealtime Sets
These plates, bowls, cups, and place mats are completely customizable and a big hit with kids and parents alike! You can order individual pieces or a whole set…whatever floats your mealtime boat! From princesses to superheroes, Mommy loves customizing them especially for her little ladies and their friends. You can select the theme, skin tone, eye color, hair color, and style, and more! It makes me so happy to eat my vegetables…well, almost. sarahandabraham.com
OXO Grape Cutter
Mommy always uses the grape cutter to keep us safe from choking and keep her sane from chopping grapes into a million little pieces. She advises everyone to get one. oxo.com
Boon Trunk Snack Box
I love this elephant snack box since it looks so cute and holds a buffet of snacks to suit my every whim and fancy. I adore toting around Elle’s Elephant snacks by the easy to carry handle and Mommy loves the tight lid securing my snack and the easy clean up afterward. booninc.com
Thinkbaby GO2 Container
This is my lunchtime essential. The GO2 container seals off each compartment. So no matter how much I bounce it around on my walk to school, there is no risk of a soggy sandwich because my apple sauce ran over into that compartment. Mommy loves that and the fork and spoon they built in that fits into its own compartment so I don’t lose them. And I love that the whole thing is compartmentalized, convenient, colorful, and cool. thinkbabybottles.3dcartstores.com
Boon Nosh Snack Container
This snack container is my best buddy because it keeps my treats inside. Mommy loves that NOSH has a closing lid that keeps my snacks fresh and also stops spills and crumbs from going everywhere. I love that the handles make it easy to carry along and that it fits in my stroller cup holder. booninc.com

Ghostlight Theater Camp

Ghostlight Theater Camp is a summer theater camp for campers ages 9-17. Providing 10-day, 3-week, and 6-week programs that combine high-caliber theater training with a traditional summer camp experience.&nbsp; Working with Broadway artists both in classes and in productions, campers will have access to skill development, mentorships, and lifelong connections that will follow them beyond camp. Ghostlight focuses on ensemble theatre values and practicies that support individuality and self-expression in the context of community. This means that no camper at Ghostlight is in the back row or sitting on the side. Each day brings multiple opportunities to perform and create with fellow campers in an environment filled with support.&nbsp; When not making theater, campers can enjoy the benefits of a summer camp in Maine that no other theater camp offers. Stargazing in a hammock, walks in the woods, downtime by the pool, and quiet time reading in the Gazebos with the sound of wind all around are some of highlights of a summer unplugged and away from screens.&nbsp; Finally, the most meaningful and lasting gift of a summer at Ghostlight is the friendships made that last a lifetime. Though the love of theater brings us together, and the work we do stands out from other experiences, the community focus of Ghostlight Theater Camp is why we hear, year after year, that campers cannot wait to return.&nbsp;

Camp Jewell YMCA

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Riverside Park Multi Summer Sport Camp

A 12-week multi-sport program that provides healthy fun inside beautiful Riverside Park. Choices of Baseball, Basketball, Flag football, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball and multi-sport options for ages 4&ndash;16 with instruction provided by qualified staff in a safe and fun atmosphere.&nbsp;