As many parents know, trying to get a kid that's a picky eater to eat the fruits, vegetables, and protein that they need to grow can be a difficult task, however with Milton the Mealtime Companion, the process is a little easier.
The cute toy is made from 100% food grade silicone, making it completely safe for toddlers to play with, and also easy to clean. Milton is currently available on Indiegogo, and was developed by two dads, with the expert help of a pediatric feeding therapist.
Simple in design and purpose, Milton encourages kids to try new foods by allowing them to dine with a friendly companion that takes away their stress. In addition to functioning as a companion that kids can try new foods with, Milton shows them what a proper bite size looks like and assists with the development of fine motor skills.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Picky Eater Toys
- Develop toys that help picky eaters try new foods and make mealtime enjoyable
- Food-safe Toys
- Create toys made from 100% food grade silicone that are safe for toddlers to play with and easy to clean
- Mealtime Companions
- Design toys that function as friendly companions during mealtime and assist with the development of fine motor skills
Where This Applies
- Toy Industry
- The toy industry can develop new toys that make mealtime enjoyable and encourage picky eaters to try new foods
- Pediatric Feeding Industry
- Experts in the pediatric feeding industry can collaborate with toy companies to create innovative toys that assist in the development of fine motor skills during mealtime
- Childcare Industry
- Childcare centers can incorporate mealtime toys that function as friendly companions and aid in the development of fine motor skills during mealtime
