Children's plates - no characters please!

[Bozza]

Since weaning DS we have been using the little plastic Ikea bowls (you know - 6 for £1) and I also purchased the plates at the same time but never really used them except for sandwiches etc. I think its about time I gave DS a plate but the Ikea (flower shaped ones IYKWIM) are very flat so difficult for him to load the spoon/fork.

I'm looking for a children's plate with slight edges - I've seen loads (Bob, Pooh, Tweenies, Fimbles etc) but I want a plain one because his Bob cup is enough of a distraction at mealtimes.

Any ideas? Have tried Boots, Asda & Mothercare.

Thanks

You say you've tried Asda? I got ds a blue (transparent) plate from Asda, with raised sides and lime green rubber edges for him to hold. They are fantastic. Did you see these ones?

What about plastic picnic - type plates?

Sainsbury had some last year, but it may still be a little early for summer / BBQ / picnic ranges yet. Worth a try, or perhaps Woolworths / poundstretcher?

I looked at the Asda near work Mumtotoby (can I start calling you M2T - I seem to be following you around the boards today ) but didn't see the one you describe. The local Asda is bigger so might have more success there.

Debl I saw some picnic plates in Asda but they were huge. But might be an idea - other places might have smaller ones.

I've found dd's Bob & Mr Men bowls (about the size of a side plate, but with 'sides' so scooping easier) invaluable because dd wants to 'dig in' & 'find' bob !

Yes I've got the Asda plate as well - think it was about £1.50, in the baby section. This is another option - a bit more pricey: php plate . Can't tell how big it is though, the Asda plate is the size of a side plate.

I know you said you have tried Mothercare, but I got a pack of 4 plates, 2 x blue and 2 x bright pink plastic plates from there, that are microwave and dishwasher safe. They where really cheap too - about £3.00 for the 4. - Bargain!

Also Superdrug do bowls and plates as well.

i got mine at asda too - think it was about £1.50 in with the bottles, bids, cups etc area. I also bought a clear bright green with non slip base ( can be detached) from mothercare, it was very reasonable too. Mothercare near me also do plain coloured plates/bowls.

I have a Tupperware double plate with bowl which clips on the top - these are about the size of a small dinner plate. They are pricey but excellent and last for years.

Bozza - M2T is much better!!!

Bozza, if you can get to a National Trust shop they do nice, quite deep-dished melamine plates with matching mugs and bowls. They aren't plain but are character-free - usually with little cartoon ladybirds marching round the rim.

Plenty to go at. Obviously there's something wrong with either me or my local branches because you all seem to have found what I couldn't.

Sorry very rude - forgot to thank you all.