# Toddler-Focused Ceramic Dishware East Fork’s Kiddo Meal Set Offers Kids a Sense of Civility By Justin Lam | Published 2018-12-10 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kiddo-meal-set References: [fastcompany](https://www.fastcompany.com/90267811/skip-the-gimmicky-toys-get-kids-these-beautiful-durable-gifts?partner=feedburner&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=feedburner+fastcompany&utm_content=feedburner) & [eastfork](https://eastfork.com/) Children's meal sets are often made from [brightly colored plastic](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/studio-tigress) but East Fork’s Kiddo Meal Set hopes to replace tired plasticware with something more refined. While not designed for infants or young toddlers, the Kiddo Meal Set offers older children a chance to feel like they are more civilized members of the family. The set currently includes a breakfast bowl, side plate, toddler cup and a [brass spork](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pocket-utensil-set). All the pieces in the Kiddo Meal Set are comprised of a [durable ceramic material](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/office-of-tangible-spaces) that can handle a bit of mealtime abuse, the pieces will, however, break if a plate-throwing tantrum ensues. The dishes are also entirely dishwasher-safe and can be microwaved without damage. The Kiddo Meal Set is currently available in Soapstone, Eggshell, Utah and Morel. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 70% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Kitchen](https://www.trendhunter.com/kitchen) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Refined Mealware for Children:** Opportunity for companies to create sophisticated and durable ceramic dishware specifically designed for older children. - **Alternative to Plastic Dishware:** Opportunity to replace traditional plastic meal sets with ceramic options that offer a sense of civility and refinement. - **Durable and Safe Meal Sets:** Opportunity to develop meal sets made of dishwasher-safe and microwave-safe ceramic material that can withstand mealtime abuse. ### Where This Applies - **Children's Mealware:** Companies in the children's mealware industry can explore the market potential of offering refined and durable ceramic dishware for older children. - **Ceramics Industry:** Opportunity for ceramic manufacturers to tap into the demand for sophisticated and safe meal sets as an alternative to plastic dishware. - **Dishware Retail:** Retailers specializing in dishware can offer a selection of refined ceramic meal sets as an alternative to traditional plastic options. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Kids Cookware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material.md) - [Table Manners-Teaching Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/baby-tableware.md) - [Interactive Mealtime Plates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platoo-interactive-sensory-meal-plate.md) - [Chic Stackable Tableware Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tableware-ecosystem.md) - [Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duck-duck-books.md) - [Child-Friendly Knife Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/progressive-knife-set.md) - [Kid-Focused Meal Containers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/b-box.md) - [Fern-Inspired Pottery Dinnerware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiddlehead.md) - [Kid-Friendly Biobased Tableware](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/biobased-tableware.md)