Getting kids to eat healthy meals, or eat at all sometimes, can be a mission many parents are not cut out for; this collection of child-targeted dining experiences will help in fun and creative ways. Designers have come up with interesting ways to make meal time feel like play time without detracting from the original purpose of sitting down at the dining table.
From table settings to gamified restaurants, this collection of child-targeted dining experiences touches a different methods to move the negative aspects involved in eating a plate full of vegetables into a more positive light. Kids may be fickle creatures, but they are also simple in that many of the child-targeted dining experiences revolve around a playful spin. Coloring pencil cutlery, playhouse table cloths and digital projectors are just a few examples.
12 Child-Targeted Dining Experiences
From Kid-Friendly Dining Decor to Building Block Eateries:
Meghan Young — Oct 16, 2014 — Life-Stages
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At-Home Sushi Conveyor Sets
This Conveyor Belt Sushi Set Makes Assembly and Eating Easy
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Erasable Table Mats
This Chalkboard Table Runner Set is Perfect for Artistic Eaters
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Doodled Dining Decor
This Chalkboard Table Runner Lets You Sketch a Unique Spread Every Time
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Girly Serving Tray Sets
Pich Shop's Princess Dinner Set Boasts Dishware and Utensils
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Egg Carton Art Supplies
This Rubber Stamp Kit is Packaged in a Food-Inspired Container
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Truck-Hauling Utensils
This Set of Cute Cutlery Will Help Children Enjoy Finishing Their Meals
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Gamified Tot Meal Plates
The Dinner Winner Plate for Kids Makes Cleaning a Plate Fun
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Edible Food Paints
Noshi Encourages Children to Eat Their Veggies in a Fun and Healthy Way
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Faux Mold Packaging
The Anti-Theft Lunch Bags by The. Prohibit Snacking Thievery
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Child-Geared Dining Decor
The Tablecloth Play House Turns a Necessity into a Toy
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Jigsaw Dining Sets
The Puzzle Dinner Tray by Wendy Boudewijns is Designed for Kids
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Playful Police Plates
This Custom Dinnerware's Design is as Arresting as It is Fun
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Streaming Service Restaurants
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Kid-Friendly AR Helmets
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Luxuriously Artistic Homes
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Plant-Based School Lunch Guides
Forager Project & Veganuary Debut the Vegan School Lunch Challenge
Anti-Valentine's Dinner Experiences
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Healthy Scratch Kitchens
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Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
Lunchables' A.I. vs K.I. Proves Kids' Limitless Creativity
AI Food Scanners
Yum-Yum Kids Analyzes Food Intake Before and After Meals
Bento-Inspired School Lunches
DoorDash and Jessica Biel Debut Ready-Made Lunch Options for $25
Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
Koka's Unique Christmas Countdown Shares 12 Comforting Meals
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Anthropomorphic Design Dining Sets
This Sideboard Dining Table Opens to Reveal Storage and More
Transforming Robot Restaurants
Transformers: The Ark Provides Immersive Dining Experiences
Shapeshifting Restaurant Robots
The Conceptual Rotating Table Service Robot is Efficient
Playful Toy-Like Furniture
The 'Frunchroom' Furniture Collection by Adi Goodrich is Delightful
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Sustainable Sensorial Play Pads
The Stokke PlayPad by Marius Kindler Adapts to Growing Children
Multicultural Pop-Up Restaurants
OpenTable's Dine London Shares the Taste of Global Destinations
Digital-Oriented Restaurant Redesigns
Wendy's Rolls Out New Design Concept, 'Global Next Gen'
Kids Cookware Collections
Material Launches its Famous Cooking Utensils in a Kid-Friendly Format
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Cartoon-Themed Meal Kits
Home Chef is Sharing a Series of Bluey-Themed Recipes for Families
Artwork-Inspired Dining Tables
The D12 Dining Table by Michael Samoriz Has an Artistic Form
Diet-Friendly Recipe Generators
MealPractice is a Custom-Tailored Recipe App Powered by AI
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Modern Children's Furniture Brands
Little Seeds Specializes in Hiqh-Quality Children's Furniture
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Take-Out Box Tables
The McDonald's TableBag Packaging Doubles as a Dining Surface
Miniature Baking Collectibles
Make It Mini Food Collectibles Can Be Made & Displayed
Playful Adult-Oriented QSR Meals
McDonald's Partners with Cactus Plant to Launch Adult Happy Meals
Tiny Tasting Menus
Disney+ and Uber Eats Created Small Bites for the New Ant Man Movie
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Campaigns
Chuck E. Cheese 'Summer of Fun' Focuses on Accessibility
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Food-Inspired Brand Imagery
Copyshow's work on a Brand Identity for Paella in Barcelona
Theater-Inspired Children's Stores
Vives St-Laurent Designs the Interior of Billie Le Kid
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Nostalgic Kidult Meals
McDonald's x Cactus Plant Flea Market Made Happy Meals for Adults
Savory Infant Food Pouches
For Aisha's Halal-Certified Baby Food Expands Young Palates Early on
Mint Private Label Kitchenware
Target is Launching a Figmint Kitchenware Collection in Mint
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Kid-Designed Sculptural Furniture
Art Gallery Galerie Philia Engages Children with Design-Thinking
Spiced Vegetable Baby Purees
This Baby Food Puree Flavor Takes Cues from Shawarma
Environmental Eating Campaigns
#KnorrDaretoTry Challenges Gen Z to "Eat for Good"
International Allergen Introduction Meals
Globowl Introduces Allergenic Foods with Global Cuisine
TikTok-Inspired Menu Items
Denny's Debuted a New Set of Creator Meal Collabarations
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Baby-Led Weaning Bites
Little Spoon's Biteables are for Kids in Between Baby Food & Table Food
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Longevity-Boosting Frozen Meals
Blue Zones Kitchens Makes the Blue Zone Diet Accessible
Flavorful Toronto Restaurants
TABLE Fare + Social - Toronto's Newest Culinary Destination
Monochromatic Cartoon-Inspired Kitchen Sets
The New Disney Kitchen Set has a Stealthy Design
Storybook Recipe Experiences
The Magical Pantry Brings Recipes to Life Through Fables
Recyclable Kid-Friendly Meals
Little Dish Launches Its New Range in 85% Wood Fibre Packs
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Dog Food Cookbooks
Dog Child's Products for Pet Parents Help with Cooking Dog Food at Home
Virtual Kid-Friendly Kitchens
Chuck E. Cheese x Virtual Dining Concepts Debut the LankyBox Kitchen
Blocky Children's Museums
UNStudio Showcases Its Design for the Children's Museum of Qatar
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Smart Food Diaries
Meals is a Smart Food Diary That Caters to Health Requirements
Chic Stackable Tableware Collections
Our Place Launches a New 'Tableware Ecosystem' Collection
Platful Ergonomic Children's Chairs
Studio Lentala Designs the Rom and Lupa Chairs for Children
Global Cuisine Baby Foods
Serenity Kids World Explorer Comes in Five International Flavors
Oceanic Family Activity Programs
The 'Camp at Sea Program' from Celebrity Cruises is All-Inclusive
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Kid-Targeted Holiday Bundles
Storypod Boasts Three Holiday Bundles for Kids
Creativity-Focused Pizza Kits
Banza's Masterpiece'zas Turn Pizzas Into Works of Art
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Interactive Digital Menus
Tabmeal Empowers Restaurants to Revolutionize the Way Guests Order
Free-From Toddler Snacks
These Once Upon a Farm Organic Kids Snacks Come in Three Options
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Plant-Powered Food Halls
Saluhall is a New Dining Concept by IKEA's Parent Company
All-Inclusive Family Resorts
The Tyler Place Family Resort Encourages Families to Play Together
Toddler-Targeted Snack Bars
Yumi Superfood Veggie Organic Bars are Packed with Nutrients
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Nutritious School-Targeted Cereals
Nature’s Path EnviroKidz Cereal USDA Organic School-Compliant
Creature-Collecting Kids Meals
McDonald's Brings Back the Iconic 'Pokemon Happy Meal'
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
TikTok's Viral "Girl Dinner" is a Meal Made of Small Bits and Bites
Plant-Powered Lunch Kits
Mighty Yum Makes Plant-Based Foods Fun for Kids
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Updated Kids Dining Menus
The Swiss Chalet Kids Menu Now Features New Entree Options
Kid-Focused Meal Containers
b.box Launches the Kid-Approved Eco-Friendly Bento Boxes for Meals
Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Buildable Dinner Boxes
DIG's Dinner in a Box is Affordably Priced and Serves Four
Parent-Friendly Wines
Kidfresh Reserve Introduces Wines Made with Grazing Parents in Mind
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Limited-Edition Kid Meals
Little Spoon and Banza Partner for a Healthy Mac & Cheese Meal
Family-Focused Meal Kits
Home Chef's Family Menu Features Meal Kits for Families
Small Side Meals
Popeyes Created Its Own Version of the Viral "Girl Dinner"
Nostalgic Vegan Fast Food
Mr.Charlie's Meatless Meals Make Adults Feel Like Kids Again
Value-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Habit $5 Simple Crafts Menu Has Three Options
Digital QSR-Backed Cookbooks
Chick-fil-A Unveils a Cookbook to Support its Shared Table Program
Plant-Rich Pasta Meals
Once Upon a Farm's Organic Pasta Meals Support Self-Feeding
Locally Focused Visionary Tableware
IKEA's Design Lab Presents the New Products of Place Campaign
Medically Tailored Meal Plans
ModifyHealth Simplifies Meals for Diets That Need Modifications
Curated Kids Poké Bowls
Island Fin Poké Co. Just Added the New Signature Kids Bowl
Experiential Gift Registries
Nabu is a Gift Registry Platform to Give Kids Memorable Experiences
Fine Dining Meal Deliveries
The 'Entrée' Meal Kit Delivery Service Offers Michelin Star Dishes
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
These Target Holiday Products are Priced at $5 or Less
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Kid-Friendly Dissolvable Bites
Crispy Melts are Clinically Proven Dissolvable Finger Foods
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Collaboration Kids Home Decor
The National Geographic for West Elm Kids Collection is Wondrous
Low-Cost Adult Meal Deals
The Habit Burger Grill Grown-Up Meal is Price at $6
Eco Fast Food Meals
PLNT Burger's Cool Kids Meal Inspires Kids to Make Different Meal Choices
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Live-Action Film Kids Meals
McDonald's The Little Mermaid Happy Meal Comes in Several Options
Family-Friendly Frozen Meals
Amy's Kitchen Family Size Entrées are Made with Non-GMO Ingredients
Home Decor Apps
Pottery Barn Kids and Pottery Barn Teen Launch Mobile Apps for E-Commerce Sales
Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Kids Menu is for Children Aged Four to 10
Halloween-Themed Kid's Menus
Chuck E. Cheese Brings Back Its Monster Menu Ahead of Halloween
Nourishing New Year's Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Supports Health Resolutions
Inclusive Lunch Campaigns
The 'LOVE YOUR LUNCH' Campaign Educates Children on Diverse Lunches
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Fast Casual Kids Meals
Freddy’s Just Added Three New Freddy’s Kids Meals
Kid-Friendly Stir-Fry Menus
honeygrow Has Just Added Customizable Kid-Sized Stir-Frys and Salads
Parent-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Chuck E. Cheese Grown-Up Menu Caters to Adult Diners
Magical Chocolatier Menus
IHOP's Wonka-Inspired Menu is Full of Whimsical Eats
Grocer-Backed Community Lunch Clubs
Mini Metro Lunch Clubs are Taking Place in Parks This Summer
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Urban Communal Dining Events
Toronto's Weekly Communal Table Program is Hosted Under a Highway
Vegetable-Packed Recipe Deliveries
The Gousto 'Veg Table' Recipe Boxes Include 12 New Dishes
AI Meal Planners
The GPT-powered Meal Planning App Will Plan Dinners for You
Ready-to-Eat Beetroot Tots
These Colorful Ready-to-Eat Bites Satiate Young, Busy & Active People
Party-Ready Restaurant Publications
The Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook is Delightful
Multi-Sensory Fondue Experiences
Melting Pot's Ultimate 5-Course Experience Activates Five Senses
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Parent-Focused TV Campaigns
NatureFresh's TV Campaign Explores How Active Parenting Benefits Kids