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What is adaptive tableware? This is special line of bowls, plates, dishes, and
cupholders which helps children achieve independent mealtimes—fostering
better nutrition.
Studies show that the majority of parents purchase some type of adaptive
dinnerware for their toddler who is learning how to feed by him or herself.
1. Children need adapted divider plates to keep food separate.
2. “Non-slip” pads for dishes and bowls only impede slipping—they do not
prevent it.
3. Freedom Dinnerware boasts a vacuum-base system that holds the dining
implements securely to flat, clean surfaces.
4. Adaptive “scoop” bowls for your child are a great way to teach him how to
push food onto his fork or spoon.
5. Cup holders must have grabber arms that are easy to open, but which
hold the beverage container firmly in place.
6. Cupholders must have a method of adhering to surfaces—children prefer
the adaptive cup holders made by Freedom Dinnerware.
7. Adaptive dinnerware must be completely dishwasher safe (note that
Freedom Dinnerware is safe, though the bottom base must be removed
first).
8. Children give adapted bowls and plates a beating; make certain that the
tableware you choose is strong enough to withstand the abuse.
9. Children will be interested in suction-cup adhesion devices and other
methods and may want to unfasten them. By contrast, the Freedom
vacuum system is barely noticeable and difficult for a child to remove.
10. Adaptive bowls and plates must be easy to remove—just lift the edge of
the Freedom vacuum base and it easily comes up.
11. Cupholders often break off. So make certain that the adaptive cupholder
you purchase for your child folds down flat.
12. Colors must be neutral. Because you never know which décor they may
be used with, the adaptive tableware must be of a color that fits in with all
decors.
13. You need to be able to microwave your child’s adapted bowls and dishes.
It is estimated that 83% of all meals in the U.S. are prepared in
microwaves.
14. This adapted dinnerware must be virtually unbreakable. Freedom’s line is
near indestructible.
15. Cup holders must not release the container…until the moment that your
child wishes to have the container.
You can help your child learn to feed independently and achieve a higher level of
nutrition by providing the right tools. Bowls, plates, and dishes for adults are not
necessarily appropriate for children learning to eat. Instead, do your child—and
yourself—a favor by providing adaptive plates and dishes for your children that
eases them on the journey to independence.
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