"Pink it's like red but not quite And I think everything is going to be all right"

Its always been important to us as a family to make sure that colours are not viewed as gender specific. The ridiculous comments i have heard from other parents in the past regarding what their children wear still shock me to this day. We had an issue with Seth making 'Pink' related comments until he started school but after the first month he was can to his open minded self telling us that the colour snobs at school were 'silly'. We are firm believers in giving Opeie the overall decision to things that we buy when we are out shopping as we did with Seth.

When you have boys there seems to be some serious stigma around including 'Pink' into their daily life, which is exactly how we make sure it viewed like any other colour. Being a creative and quite artist family we don't want colours avoided just because they are not deemed as macho. Its a bit of a long introduction i know but when i was asks by Oxotot to review some more of their products and was asked if i wanted then in green like our previous products i chose Raspberry instead. 

Since the moment we used an Oxotot product during Opeie's dining we've not really used anything else since. We've not needed to! The products are so versatile that they tend to go everywhere with us. The product design is simple yet inventive and the fact that they are BPA, phthalate and PVC free means that as worrying parents we can relax a little.

First up the Oxotot Snack Disk:

This product has been perfect for taking food with us when we are venturing out. We usually use it for fresh fruit, strawberries, cherries and grapes etc. The size of the container is perfect for Opeie's little hands  and the curve shape is great for minimizing any spillages. One of the things i love about this product is that although it is white there has been no staining from having dark red fruits in. We've also used it for pasta in a tomato sauce on many occasions and still no staining. The lid on the Snack Disk clicks in solidly and there is no chance of unwanted mess while transporting it about.

Oxotot Divided Plate:

A while back we reviewed the Oxotot Training Plate which is another fantastic product and this item aside from being bigger is pretty similar. The divided plate as stated in the name is divided in to perfect sized portions sections and has been great for seperating Opeie's wet from dry foods. The detachable curved ring is a genius addition to this product and is perfect for keeping in any mess (or limiting it at least). The center section for dipping sauces has been great for adding humous in to Opeie's meals.

The Flippy Snack Cup:

One of the newer products from the Oxotot range. We had a similar product a while back when Opeie was first attempting finger foods but as his little hands grew it became increasingly more difficult to get at the snacks inside. The Flippy Snack Cup is great for dry snacks at home and on the go. Because Opeie doesn't eat meat, dairy or Soya these things are replaced by a variety of nuts and seed to get protein, good fats and  amino acids into his diet. This product has been great for making sure these don't go all over the places during snack time. As with all of the Oxotot products the softer rubber base is none slip and a perfect deterrent from plates and bowls flying across tables.

Here he is donning one of the pink tops he chose himself!

The great design and simple yet well thought out colour scheme is what originally drew me in to the Oxotot range. Its a finer and more classy way of children's dining.

"As long as you remember what you love and why you love it, it will never be far from your heart - or your plate."

Since the opening of Opeie's new diner at Christmas, the boys have eaten many of their meals at the table in their room and even though it's slightly uncomfortable on their mini chairs I like to join them, it's part of the diner experience. We've been through many types of children's tableware over the years but for the past few months meal time table wear out and about has been monopolised by Oxo Tot and their very well thought out range, making children's dining more comfortable for them and less messy for us, the parents who have to deal with the aftermath of dining.

For me one of the most amazing parts of the design is probably the most simple part, the material they use for the bottom of the bowls and plates. It seems to be difficult to find children's tableware that doesn't slip all over the place. We had some great bowls when Opeie was still in his high chair that suckered to the tray but they don't work on dining takes so we found ourselves at a quandary. Oxo have used a rubber on the base of their products that doesn't fly across the table at the slightest knock. That single design feature sold the products for me without all the other great specifications.


The Oxo Tot plate is a great bit of kit (yes i know its just a plate), having the high rim on the plate is great for limiting spillages from the sides, this design has been used by other companies but what makes Oxo Tot's design stand out and tower above the rest is the detachable curved rim that can be added to keep that more moist food at bay. Seriously, such a small addition makes all the difference.

 The divided feeding dish has the same feature but has the added bonus of a lid making this item perfect for when you are out and about. This product gets used a lot by us at snack time and has also been great for taking fresh fruit and veg out with us. The clip on lids to Oxo's products are the most secure ive found over the years so theres no fear of spillages while they are being transported in bags etc.

The Small and Large Bowl set  has again been great for Opeie's food on the go, I say Opeie but Mrs M uses these just as much for her healthy fruit, nut, seed and yogurt snacks for work. They've been a great all rounder being used for out and about, snack time and for food storage in and out of the fridge.

Opeie is getting to that stage where he wants to drink out of grown up cups so he had lost interest in using his child like drinking vessels with patterns and cartoon animals etc. He may think hes ready for adult drinking but sadly i have passed on one of my bad traits, Daddy is very clumsy. The Twist top water bottle and the 11oz Sippy cup has been a great go between which he has loved using. The Twist top water bottle especially is great for taking out, as once screwed tight no liquid is getting out.

 

Overall i am very impressed with every Oxo Tot product that we have. After receiving the items and seeing how amazing they are it motivated me to buy Mrs M the Oxo Mandaline slicer that i knew she wanted as it was clear from these items that when designing their products a lot of thought has been put in and the quality is exactly what you want from childrens tableware and kitchen appliances.

To see more of what Oxo has to offer visit http://www.oxouk.com/ for a full range