We all know that toddlers can be messy eaters. That’s why it’s important to have some good placemats to protect your furniture from spills and stains.
In this article, we will discuss the best placemats for toddlers. We’ll talk about the different materials that make up these placemats, as well as their benefits and drawbacks.
We’ll also give you a few recommendations for the best placemats on the market today!
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Here we review the top 10 placemats you can use to feed toddlers-
1. Busy Baby Silicone Placemat
Just as the name implies, this silicone placemat would keep your baby busy during playtime and mealtime, allowing you to carry out your work without being disturbed. It is the first-ever non-slip kid’s placemat specially designed to keep toys in place.
This 8.5 inches by 11.5 inches versatile placemat is not only useful but also very safe for your baby, meeting the CPSC Safety Requirements.
It is free from BPA, Pb, Phthalates, PVC, and BPS but is made of durable and flexible 100% food-grade silicone. That means your baby can place its snacks or food directly on the placemat.
It is also durable and dishwasher-safe – you can easily clean it with soap and water. Busy Baby Silicone Placemat has four powerful suction cups under it that can only stick securely to any non-porous, smooth, and clean surfaces. This keeps your baby more entertained beyond mealtime.
The placemat has four anchor points and tethers with squiggles for absorbing energy when the baby pulls the corners so the suction doesn’t break so easily.
The tethers also have holes at the end that can firmly hold your toddler’s toys or other favorite things, even their sippy cups and bottles – thanks to the bottle bungees. All of these will keep your little one amused.
That’s not all! This placemat encourages self-feeding, promotes motor skills, and can help speed up your baby’s development process. When not in use, this placemat can be easily rolled up into a packing sleeve that fits into most purses and diaper bags.
Benefits:
- It is very attractive
- It is made of 100% food-grade silicone
- It is free of BPA, Phthalates, and other toxins
- It is durable and dishwasher-safe
- It features a great and playful design
- It comes with a convenient packing sleeve
Drawbacks:
- The suction is not great
2. UpwardBaby Reusable Non-Slip 3 Piece BPA Free Toddler Kids Placemats Set
The next placemat on our list is the UpwardBaby Reusable Placemats Set – it is a set of three mats. Unlike the Busy Baby placemat, this placemat is perfectly shaped to fit in most high chairs’ trays. It is slip-resistant and wide enough to cover a tabletop (19 inches by 10.5 inches). This is enough space for your baby to eat, play, and learn.
This placemat is made of 100% food-safe silicone material, which makes it a 100% safe and hygienic eating space for your baby.
The material is also flexible and durable with a long lifespan. The placemat is designed with a raised edge to prevent food from falling and to catch accidental spills. This gives your baby mess-free and cleaner mealtimes.
This placemat also has a suction area at the bottom to keep it fixed to most flat surfaces. This ensures that your baby doesn’t flip or move the placemat with his/her little hands.
Please note that the suction power tends to become weaker over time, especially with poor use. There is also a hanging loop on the left-hand side for easy drying.
It is dishwasher-, microwave-, and freezer-safe. It is also easily foldable – it can be easily rolled up to fit into your diaper bag. If you want to give your baby a playing, eating, and learning space that is 100% safe and hygienic, get the UpwardBaby Reusable Placemats Set.
Benefits:
- It is made of 100% food-grade silicone
- It is free of BPA, BPS, Phthalates, and other toxins
- It is durable and dishwasher-safe
- It is super-lightweight
- It is thicker than most other placemats
- It is highly portable
- It is easy to store and easy to clean
Drawbacks:
- It might not fit some high chairs
3. Mushie Silicone Placemat for Kids
This cute-looking placemat has a bit of a different look and style. It comes in a “Vanilla Confetti” print. Other available prints include rocket ship, Lilac flowers, and sun orange.
To ensure that your baby stays safe and gets nothing toxic in his/her mouth, this mat is made of non-toxic and BPA-free food-grade silicone.
The mat is also waterproof and stain-resistant, which aids its easy cleaning. However, you must use lukewarm water and good lather soap or proper cleaning.
The Mushie Silicone Placemat has a suction area under it, though the suction isn’t as powerful as that of other placemats.
So, you need to be careful when your kid pulls the corners. The mat has a small size, which makes it look lovely on the dining table or baby chair. However, the size is not ideal for kids that make lots of mess while eating.
Benefits:
- It is made of 100% food-grade silicone
- It is free of BPA, BPS, Phthalates, and other toxins
- It has cute and attractive patterns
- It is small and portable
- It is easy to store and easy to clean
Drawbacks:
- It is small in size
- It can easily get stained
4. BabyMumbo Food Catching Baby Placemat
Here is an attractive oval-shaped placemat for your baby. It also comes in different attractive colors that your baby will like. This placemat is made of high-quality 100% food-grade silicone and is free from BPA, BPS, PVC, lead, and phthalate. You’re certain that what goes into your baby’s mouth is safe and hygienic.
You will also love the practical design. This BabyMumbo placemat has an anti-slip bottom and raised edges. That means this mat will stay firmly on the surface it is placed on and the raised edges will prevent leaking accidents or spillages.
This mat also prides itself as the only placemat with an accident-proof spill tray, which serves as an extra food pieces catcher. All these amazing features collectively prevent unwanted messy spills and ensure that food pieces don’t fall on the table or to the ground.
This BabyMumbo placemat is durable, portable (just 17 inches by 10 inches), foldable, and lightweight. You can easily fold it and carry it in your handbag or diaper bag. More so, it is dishwasher-safe, microwave-safe, and easy to clean.
Note that this placemat may not be the best for your high chair because of its design but that depends on the shape of the highchair’s tray.
Benefits:
- It is microwave-safe
- It is dishwasher-safe and easy to clean
- It has an accident-proof spill tray
- It has raised edges to prevent liquid spills
- It is lightweight and portable
Drawbacks:
- It is a bit thinner and flimsier than other placemats
- It doesn’t have a strong suction
5. Merka Educational Kids Placemats for Dining Table and Classroom
This is a set of four educational placemats specially designed for kids aged 5 and above or kids in pre-K through grade school.
The four mats feature lovely prints of The Solar System, The Human Body, the USA Map, and the World Map respectively. That means this mat would feed your child’s brain with knowledge as your child feeds on it.
This placemat comes with a blend of BPA-free plastic and silicone. The mat is made of BPA-free plastic with a silicone anti-slip back.
This makes the mat 100% safe for you and your kid. The prints are also safe and wouldn’t fade or scratch – thanks to the anti-scratch surface of the placemat.
The anti-slip back means that the mat will sit tight wherever you place it during mealtime, promoting learning and preventing mess. With a size of 17 inches by 11 inches, this placemat is fairly wide to handle multiple food items and cover most high chairs’ trays.
It is easy to clean as you can just wipe it clean with a wet cloth. This placemat set is shipped with clear adhesive film on its back for protection.
You need to peel this off before use for the best results. We love this placemat set because it is fun, interactive, and promotes learning, except for a few inaccuracies.
Benefits:
- It is made of BPA-free plastic and silicon
- It promotes learning while eating or playing
- It has a non-slip bottom
- The surface is waterproof
- The surface is anti-scratch
Drawbacks:
- It contains some wrong spellings and inaccurate information. For instance, it presented the color of the earth as blue and purple, which is wrong. The photos of John Tyler and James Polk are swapped.
6. KIBAGA Beautiful Placemats for Kids
Similar to the Merka Educational Placemat set above, this is also a set of four bright, colorful, entertaining, and educational placemats. It enables your baby to eat, play, and learn.
The four different learning placemats feature alphabet, numbers, shapes, and colors respectively. This means that your child can have a different lesson at each mealtime. This placemat set is suitable for kids aged three and above.
This 17.2 inches by 11.8 inches mat is made of food-grade polypropylene, which makes the mat safe, sturdy, and durable. The size is big enough to allow your baby to learn and eat at the same time.
More so, each mat has a superior non-slip coating, which secures the mat on the surface and reduces the amount of mess your baby can make. The prints are safe and wouldn’t fade or scratch – thanks to the anti-scratch surface of the placemat.
The KIBAGA Beautiful Placemats are very easy to clean. Simply use a damp washcloth to wipe them clean and then reuse them. But if they are too dirty, you should wash them with your hands. Note that they are not dishwasher-safe.
Although this special educational placemat set is a bit expensive, it is surely worth buying for your baby.
Benefits:
- It is made of toxin-free food-grade polypropylene
- It is a great learning tool for kids
- It is 100% waterproof
- It is lightweight and portable
- It has a non-slip bottom
Drawbacks:
- It is not scratch-resistant
- It is not dishwasher-safe
7. Ezpz Mini Mat (Lime)
This placemat comes with a unique 2-in-1 design – dishes and placemat all in one attractive design. This eliminates the need for a separate plate for food. The idea of the 2-in-1 design is to reduce the movement of the placemat.
The plate-like compartments for foods can hold three different foods and form a friendly smiling face that triggers happiness in your baby and makes him/her pick and eat the food of his/her choice.
The placemat is made of high-quality, flexible, and food-grade silicone, which is free from BPA, Pb, Phthalates, Latex, PVC, and BPS.
Ezpz Mini Mat has an impressive suction feature on the bottom that allows the mat to stay put securely on the dining table or high chairs’ trays so that your baby can’t pull up the mat and dump out his/her meal.
This 10.75 inches by 7.75 inches placemat is designed with a raised edge to prevent food from falling off the mat and to catch accidental spills. This gives your baby mess-free and cleaner mealtimes.
Luckily, this placemat is dishwasher-safe, and washing it is very easy – it doesn’t require any special instruction. However, it tends to absorb the scent of the soap, which may be passed to your baby’s next meal. It is also microwave-safe.
So, you can place the placemat into a microwave oven up to 350°F to warm the food on the mat for your baby.
Ezpz Mini Mat comes in four beautiful colors to choose from, which include pink, lime, and blue. It is lightweight, compact, and fits most high chair trays.
This placemat comes with a reusable travel bag for easy carrying while traveling. Use this affordable placemat to serve your toddler his/her next meal, your toddler will love it.
Benefits:
- It is made of high-quality food-grade silicone
- It has an excellent suction area that sticks firmly to suitable surfaces
- It is microwave-safe up to 350°F
- It is dishwasher-safe
- It comes with a free reusable travel bag
Drawbacks:
- It is relatively smaller in size
- It tends to absorb the scent of high scented detergents or soap
8. EzrAllora – Blue Toddler Montessori Placemat for Dining Table
Just as its name depicts, this table-setting placemat comes with a Montessori-inspired design. It will not only make meals enjoyable for your baby but also help your baby to develop amazing eating skills.
It is slip-resistant and wide enough (11.81 inches by 17.72 inches) to cover a tabletop. This is enough space for your baby to eat and learn his/her skills.
This large placemat is made of high-quality food-grade silicone. It has a non-fade bright print on it that teaches your baby eating skills and self-reliance.
The print outlines cutlery, such as knife, fork, spoon, napkin, and plate, their shapes, names, as well as their ideal position on the table.
These print outlines enable your baby to know that an individual eating utensil has its designated position on the table. The print outlines will also guide your baby to set up his/her table by himself/herself, knowing the exact place to place a utensil.
More so, this placemat will help to improve your baby’s logic and literacy skills through daily exposure to these outlines.
The EzrAllora placemat has two holes on diagonal edges for easy hanging and storage. Being flexible, this placemat can be easily folded or rolled up and stored in any bag. Over time, this mat won’t dry out, crumble, peel, harden, or crack.
It is easy to wash and also dishwasher-safe. So, you need not worry about stains or spillage, just rinse the mat with soap and water or use a dishwasher.
Benefits:
- It is freezer-safe
- It is made of high-quality food-grade silicone and is non-toxic
- It is dishwasher-safe
- It is free of BPA, Pb, Phthalates, Latex, PVC, and BPS
- It is microwave-friendly
- It is very flexible and durable
Drawbacks:
- The suction ability is slightly weak
- Crumbs tend to stick to the body
9. Neat Solutions Table Topper Disposable Stick-on Placemats
This is the first disposable placemat for toddlers on our list. Though reusable, it is advisable to simply fold and discard it after use. Neat Solutions comes with 60 disposable stick-on placemats.
Each disposable placemat is made of plastic material that is free from BPA and PVC. The disposable placemats act as a sanitary eating surface that protects against germs and bacteria. The mats ensure that your baby’s health is safe.
Aside from acting as a sanitary surface, the mats have an engaging design, enabling your toddler to have a fun-filled mealtime. Each mat bears a printing of alphabets, numbers, and animals. This printing promotes learning as your toddler learns while eating.
Each placemat has adhesive strips on all four edges that hold it firmly in place on the table and prevent it from sliding or slipping around the table.
Once the meal is over, the placemat can be easily peeled off the table and thrown into the dustbin (no mess is left on the table). Being a disposable placemat, it doesn’t have to be washed or cleaned.
This 12 inches by 18 inches placemat can be easily folded and stored. So, if you’re going out for dinner, you can easily take along about four to five pieces in your bag. Amazingly, these disposable placemats don’t take up much space.
Neat Solutions placemat pack is very affordable. Don’t hesitate to get this placemat for your toddler. It will not only make your toddler’s life better but also make your own life easier.
Benefits:
- It features attractive and cute graphics
- The edges have super adhesive, which makes set up and clean up a breeze
- It is disposable and doesn’t require cleaning
- It is very affordable. 60 placemats at the price of one
- It has a very large surface, suitable for toddlers
- It is made of BPA- and PVC-free plastic material
Drawbacks:
- It is very thin
- The sound it gives when peeling it off the table may sound annoying
10. Munchkin Silicone Placemats for Kids
The last placemat on our list of the best placemats for toddlers is the Munchkin Silicone Placemats. This product comes in a pack of two placemats – one blue and one purple placemat. That means you can alternate the mats every day.
Munchkin placemats are made of 100% silicone, which minimizes the growth of bacteria and mold, and is also free from BPA or other toxic materials. That means you can place your toddler’s food directly on a placemat without fear of any health concerns.
To give your baby mess-free and cleaner mealtimes, this 11.13 inches by 15 inches placemat seems broad enough to give your toddler sufficient space to eat and play. More so, the placemat is designed with all-around raised edges to prevent food from falling and to catch accidental spills.
The bottom of this mat offers an impressive suction ability. There is a superb grip that sticks exceptionally well and won’t slip or slide around on any smooth and non-porous surface. This placemat is flexible and the thin design (0.07 inch) coupled with the rectangular shape makes rolling up this mat after mealtime very easy.
This enables you to easily fold the two placemats in your handbag or diaper bag. Though you may have an issue with the thinness like some other users.
Munchkin placemats are durable and dishwasher-safe – you only need to clean them with soap and water. Get this amazing product for your toddler to keep your toddler’s eating area clean.
Benefits:
- It is made of toxic-free silicone material
- It has all-round raised edges to control food and spills
- It is flexible, stretchable, and easy to fold and store
- It is dishwasher-safe and easy to clean
- It is portable and lightweight
- It has a grippy bottom that sticks to most smooth, non-porous surfaces
Drawbacks:
- It is very thin
- Crumbs tend to stick to the body
Best Placemats for Toddlers Buying Guide
There are many different types of placemats on the market, so it can be hard to know which one to choose. Here is a guide to help you find the best placemat for your toddler.
Build Material
The first thing to consider when choosing a placemat for your toddler is the material. Some materials are more durable than others and can stand up to repeated washings.
You also want to make sure the material is non-toxic and safe for your child to use.
Size of the Placemat
Another thing to consider is the size of the placemat. Toddlers grow quickly, so you want a placemat that will last them a few years.
You also want to make sure the placemat is big enough to fit all of their food on it.
Design of the Placemat
Finally, you want to consider the design of the placemat. Some placemats are plain while others have fun designs or pictures on them.
You can also find placemats with built-in activities such as puzzles or mazes. Choose a design that your toddler will enjoy using.
Ease of Cleaning
You will also want to consider how easy the placemat is to clean. Some placemats can be thrown in the dishwasher while others need to be wiped down by hand.
Choose a placemat that is easy for you to clean so that you can keep it looking its best.
Budget
Finally, you need to consider your budget. Placemats can range in price from a few dollars to over $100.
Choose a placemat that fits your budget and meets your needs.
Conclusion
In conclusion, it is important to consider the material, size, design, and ease of cleaning when choosing a placemat for your toddler.
You should also consider your budget. With these factors in mind, you can find the perfect placemat for your toddler. Thanks for reading! We hope this guide was helpful.
Now that you know what to look for when choosing a placemat for your toddler, start shopping for the kids!
Frequently Asked Questions
What can I use instead of placemats?
If you don’t have placemats, you can always use napkins, tablecloths, or even paper towels.
Whatever you have on hand will work in a pinch. If you want to get creative, you can even make your own placemats out of fabric or construction paper.
Just get creative and have fun with it! Who knows, you might even end up liking your new DIY placemats better than store-bought ones.
What type of placemats is best?
There are many factors to consider when choosing placemats. The most important factor is probably the material. Placemats can be made out of paper, cloth, or plastic. Each type has its own advantages and disadvantages.
Paper placemats are usually the cheapest option. They’re also disposable, which can be handy if you’re having a large party or event where you don’t want to worry about doing a lot of dishes afterward. However, they’re not very durable and can tear easily.
Cloth placemats are more expensive than paper ones, but they’re also more durable and look nicer. You can find them in a wide variety of colors and patterns to match any table setting. However, they’re not as easy to clean as some other options and you’ll need to wash them by hand.
Plastic placemats are a good middle ground between paper and cloth. They’re usually more affordable than cloth placemats, but they can still be found in a variety of colors and styles. They’re also easy to clean – you can just wipe them down with a damp cloth. However, they’re not as eco-friendly as some other options.
What is the difference between table mats and placemats?
Table mats are usually made of materials like cloth or paper, and placemats are typically made of materials like plastic or vinyl.
Table mats are intended to protect the surface of a table from spills and other damage, while placemats are primarily used for decoration or to keep utensils and dishes in place. Placemats can also be used to protect tables from heat damage.
So, what is the difference between table mats and placemats? Table mats are typically thinner than placemats and are used to protect surfaces from spills and other damage. Placemats, on the other hand, tend to be thicker and are mainly used for decoration or to keep utensils in place.
Additionally, specific placemats can also be used to protect tables from spills or heat damage.
Should I leave placemats on the table?
The answer to this question depends on a few factors. If you have young children, it might be necessary to leave placemats on the table to protect your table from spills and crumbs.
If you entertain guests often, you might want to leave placemats out so that your guests have something clean to put their plates on. However, if you don’t have young children and you don’t entertain guests often, you might not need to leave placemats on the table.
Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to leave placemats on the table is up to you.
How do you make a placemat for kids?
There are a few things you’ll need: fabric, batting, a sewing machine, and thread. You can find all of these materials at your local craft store.
First, cut out two pieces of fabric that are the same size. Next, cut a piece of batting that is slightly smaller than the fabric pieces.
Lay one fabric piece down flat, then place the batting on top. Center the batting so there is an even border of fabric all the way around. Top with the second fabric piece, right side up.
Using a sewing machine, sew around the entire perimeter of the placemat, making sure to backstitch at the beginning and end. Trim any loose threads and you’re done!
Now your child can enjoy their very own placemat at mealtime. Plus, you can make them in any color or pattern to match your kitchen décor. Happy crafting!