We all have our eating quirks, and a common one is a belief that food should stay separate on the plate. Mixing peas and mashed potatoes or rice with beans are common food combinations but not to these picky eaters. Enter the company ‘Food Cubby,’ dedicated to ‘keeping food in its place,’ with innovative BPA- free, silicone dividers that fit on any plate so that your grub will never fraternize again – well until it goes in your stomach.
Sold on Amazon in packs of two, the Food Cubby offers a choice of orange or green and includes two different sizes to assure that it fits on any of your dishes. The site says it not only works as a divider but also “as an ‘edge’ to push food onto a utensil, without fingers. ”
So often getting kids to eat is a battle that parents go through. They have to come up with creative methods to make food seem more appetizing, but the sleek, smooth, plates and clever suction plate design is guaranteed to be kid-friendly, maybe because the original Food Cubby was invented by one. However, the company notes that this is perfect for all ages, “Good for special needs, elderly, vision impaired, and occupational therapy needs at mealtime.”
Food Cubby can even help make sure you are eating healthier. This mealtime helper can hold 1/2 cup of food within its walls which can help with portion control and nutrition. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends your plate include lots of fruits, vegetables, lean meats, and whole grains, with quarter portions of each.
Food Cubby Plate Divider
The ORIGINAL Food Cubby food divider, invented by a kid, suctions to flat, smooth plates to keep runny food from spreading. The Food Cubby keeps food separated on plates you already own, so you don’t have to buy and store plastic divider plates. It also provides an “edge” to push food onto utensils for people who might need that help at mealtime. Good for special needs, elderly, vision impaired, and occupational therapy needs at mealtime. Also, holds 1/2 cup of food within its walls for portion control and nutrition. The Food Cubby was created by a kid inventor!