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Plate Buddies Starter Kit flat-lay with all six Buddy mats, clear play-plate, day-of-the-week stickers, and Create Your Own cardSave $5
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Built by a mom for kids 2–7
Best for first-timers

The Starter Kit

Mealtime Magic Starter Kit

The full character-led mealtime experience for one happy little eater. Everything you need to turn dinner into an adventure.

$19.99$24.99
  • Less stress at the dinner table
  • Real kid participation, not bribery
  • Screen-free family connection
  • A routine that sticks

What's inside the box

Built so kids can’t wait to open it.

Everything packed into one warm, well-illustrated box. Designed to look as good on your counter as it works at dinner.

01

Clear play-plate

BPA-free, top-rack dishwasher safe, just the right size for ages 2–7.

02

6 collectible Buddy mats

All six characters — Pineapple Chicky, Captain Sammy, Maestro Meatball, Sally Salad, Sir AM/PM, Queso Kid — slip under the plate so they peek through every bite.

03

Day-of-the-week stickers

Bright, glittery, hand-illustrated. Mon–Sun, perfect for a fridge or planning wall.

04

“Create Your Own Buddy” coloring card

Grab the crayons and design your kid's first hand-drawn Buddy together.

05

Digital meal planner access

Free access to our magnetic-style weekly planner with auto-generated shopping lists.

06

Parent quick-start guide

How to introduce the system, plus 7 calmer-dinner rituals that take 60 seconds each.

Inside, you'll find

All six Buddies, ready for tonight's adventure.

Pineapple Chicky

Pineapple Chicky

Captain Sammy

Captain Sammy

Maestro Meatball

Maestro Meatball

Sally Salad

Sally Salad

Sir AM/PM

Sir AM/PM

Queso Kid

Queso Kid

The details

Ages

2–7

Plate material

Food-safe BPA-free Tritan

Mat material

Wipe-clean food-safe vinyl

Ships in

1–2 business days

Mealtime, made playful — for under $40.

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