Getting kids to eat healthy meals, or eat at all sometimes, can be a mission many parents are not cut out for; this collection of child-targeted dining experiences will help in fun and creative ways. Designers have come up with interesting ways to make meal time feel like play time without detracting from the original purpose of sitting down at the dining table.
From table settings to gamified restaurants, this collection of child-targeted dining experiences touches a different methods to move the negative aspects involved in eating a plate full of vegetables into a more positive light. Kids may be fickle creatures, but they are also simple in that many of the child-targeted dining experiences revolve around a playful spin. Coloring pencil cutlery, playhouse table cloths and digital projectors are just a few examples.
12 Child-Targeted Dining Experiences
From Kid-Friendly Dining Decor to Building Block Eateries:
Meghan Young — Oct 16, 2014 — Life-Stages
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At-Home Sushi Conveyor Sets
This Conveyor Belt Sushi Set Makes Assembly and Eating Easy
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Erasable Table Mats
This Chalkboard Table Runner Set is Perfect for Artistic Eaters
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Doodled Dining Decor
This Chalkboard Table Runner Lets You Sketch a Unique Spread Every Time
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Girly Serving Tray Sets
Pich Shop's Princess Dinner Set Boasts Dishware and Utensils
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Egg Carton Art Supplies
This Rubber Stamp Kit is Packaged in a Food-Inspired Container
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Truck-Hauling Utensils
This Set of Cute Cutlery Will Help Children Enjoy Finishing Their Meals
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Gamified Tot Meal Plates
The Dinner Winner Plate for Kids Makes Cleaning a Plate Fun
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Edible Food Paints
Noshi Encourages Children to Eat Their Veggies in a Fun and Healthy Way
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Faux Mold Packaging
The Anti-Theft Lunch Bags by The. Prohibit Snacking Thievery
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Child-Geared Dining Decor
The Tablecloth Play House Turns a Necessity into a Toy
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Jigsaw Dining Sets
The Puzzle Dinner Tray by Wendy Boudewijns is Designed for Kids
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Playful Police Plates
This Custom Dinnerware's Design is as Arresting as It is Fun
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Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
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Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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Earthy Aesthetic Dining Expereinces
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AI Food Scanners
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Instant Noodle Advent Calendars
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Mental-Health Awareness QSR Packaging
McDonald's Alters Its Happy Meal Boxes for Mental Health
Youth Beauty Boutiques
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Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Secret Dinner Series
La Carte by Le Creuset is a Three-Part Secret Supper Dinner Series
Virtual Cooking Adventures
Infinite Chef Provides a Dynamic Platform for Culinary Experimentation
Digital Sustainable Food Solutions
Special Projects Debuts Eco Lenses to Help with Decision-Making
Kid-Friendly Superfood Supplements
Kids Daily Greens + Superfoods Supports Brain Health & More
Kid-Envisioned Urban Environments
The Little Big Playmat Takes a Creative Path to Design Problems
Nutritious Kids Breakfast Lines
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Cartoon-Themed Meal Kits
Home Chef is Sharing a Series of Bluey-Themed Recipes for Families
Macaroni-Inspired Tonal Dinnerware
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Diet-Friendly Recipe Generators
MealPractice is a Custom-Tailored Recipe App Powered by AI
Macaroni-Colored Kitchenware
KD's KRAFT Dinnerware Collection Sports a Cheesy Golden Hue
Immersive Entertainment Venues
Netflix Houses Feature Eateries, Experiential Activities & More
Immersive Tomato Dining
A Tomato Dining Sensory Experience
Solo Dining Guides
OpenTable and Kayak Created Resources for Traveling & Eating Alone
Festive Showroom Eateries
Seasons Eating's at IKEA Opens Roomsets for Holiday Hosting
Family-Friendly Interactive Museums
LEGO's Superpower Studios is Devoted to Hands-On Play
Multipurpose Pet-Friendly Furniture
The Wowo Multipurpose Furniture is Colorful and Playful
Kid-Friendly Beauty Events
Beauty Explorer Day Sparks Kids' Interest in the Beauty Industry
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Child-Friendly Camera Concepts
The Camera for Kids Concept Reimagines the Digital Camera
Celebratory Family Menus
KFC Curated the Real-Talk Mother's Day Menu with Chrissy Teigen.
Fridge-Decorating Trend Guides
The Takeout Published a Professional Chef's Guide on Fridgescaping
Convenient Kid-Focused Snack Options
KIND Healthy Snacks Debuts a Product Line Called KIND Kids
Nutrient-Dense Baby Food Pouches
Kiddylicious Baby Food Pouches Come in Eight Varieties
Sensory Dining Experiences
'Make it Mutti' Spotlights Tomato Tales, Tech & Taste
Culinary Pop-Up Experiences
The RC Show's Pop-Up Experience is an Adventure for the Taste Buds
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Child-Targeted Nutritional Drinks
Bloom Kids Offers the Benefits of Greens, Superfoods and More
Tiny Chef Dining Concepts
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AI Bedtime Stories
Storyville Helps Parents by Creating Magical Experiences for Their Children
Kid-Friendly Tech Frames
myFirst Recently Unveiled Two New Digital Frames
Kid-Friendly Squeezable Dips
Litehouse Kids Shares Flavors Inspired by Favorite Characters
Buildable Paper Playsets
Playper's Curious Kingdom: Castle Playset Encourages Creativity
Flexible Dining Collections
Transformer Table Introducces the Transformer Round Dining Collection
EVOO-Infused Kids Meals
Little Spoon x Graza Launched Limited-Edition Meals for Gen Alpha
Regionally Inspired Meal Kits
HelloFresh & Colavita's Ciao, Italia Recipes Share a Taste of Italy
Family-Focused Learning Toys
Chick-fil-A Debuts a Family Game Brand to Inspire Family Playtime
Convenient Breakfast Meals
Little Spoon Has Introduced New Breakfast Options for Youth
Kid-Inspired Learning Programs
Staples Has Announced the Expansion of Staples Kids Learn + Play
Gen Z Breakfast Campaigns
'Start the Day the Totino’s Way' Targets Teens Who Skip Morning Meals
Space-Themed Home Decor Collection
IKEA Introduces its new Cosmic AFTONSPARV Collection
Cheerful Healthy Snack Campaigns
Garden Veggie Snacks' YUMbelievably Delicious is Innovative
Family-Friendly Recipe Delivery Services
HelloFresh Family is Arriving for Back-to-School Season
Kid-Friendly Movie Meals
Ono Hawaiian BBQ Launched a New Ono Keiki Meal for Moana 2
Monochromatic Cartoon-Inspired Kitchen Sets
The New Disney Kitchen Set has a Stealthy Design
Smart Food Diaries
Meals is a Smart Food Diary That Caters to Health Requirements
Dream-Centric Toy Guides
The LEGO Group Calls Attention to Its Dream Crafting Concept
Five-Minute Family Meals
Kevin's Natural Foods Helps Families Conquer "Irritable Parent Syndrome"
Film-Inspired Cooking Series
The Cooking with Pixar Series Brings Fictional Dishes to Life
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
AI Dinner-Planning Apps
Dinnerfry Uses AI to Learn What You Like
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Virally Inspired Virtual Menus
The Creator's Kitchen As Seen on TikTok Menu is Ever-Changing
Children's Food-Insecurity Campaigns
Subway's Never Miss A Lunch Campaign Is Set to Relaunch
Kid-Friendly Hummus Cups
Little Sesame Launched a First-to-Market Hummus for Kids
Whimsical Movie Diner Menus
This New IHOP Menu Celebrates the Upcoming IF Movie
Kid-Friendly Combo Meals
Kidfresh's Easy Combo Meals for Kids Reduce Mealtime Meltdowns
Global Cuisine Baby Foods
Serenity Kids World Explorer Comes in Five International Flavors
Colorful Kitchen Pop-Ups
Primal Kitchen Partners with Pintrest for a Special Initiative
Kid-Friendly Digital Coloring
PalettePlay.art Has Customizable Coloring Book Templates
Streaming Platform Dining Experiences
KTV's U Presents a TV Dinner Pop-Up Event
Convenience-Focused Family Meals
Hain Celestial Group Highlights Convenient Snack and Meal Options
Active Family Restaurant Experiences
The Chuck E. Cheese Adventure Zone Concept is Engaging
Automated Food Planning Apps
The 'Munchy' App Takes a Long-Term Approach to Diets
Familial Meal Kit Campaigns
HelloFresh, Hello Dinner Spotlights the Uniqueness of Households
Budget-Friendly Restaurant Campaigns
Chuck E. Cheese 'Summer of Fun' Focuses on Accessibility
Dietitian-Designed Infant Meals
Square Baby Offers Nutritious Meals for Infants
Confidence-Promoting Conversation Cards
TableTalk is a Card Deck of Mealtime Conversations
Comprehensive Math-Learning Experiences
Math Learner Uses Games to Make Math Fun for Young Kids
Socially Supportive Retailer Promotions
Wawa 'Buy a Kids Meal, Make an Impact' is Supportive
Free-From Toddler Snacks
These Once Upon a Farm Organic Kids Snacks Come in Three Options
Modern Pet Dining Sets
The Trot Pets Elevated Complete Set Seamlessly Fits into One's Dwelling
Artful Soft-Pink Dining Rooms
The Gallery at Sketch in London Boasts Subtle Vintage Touches
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Toddler-Targeted Snack Bars
Yumi Superfood Veggie Organic Bars are Packed with Nutrients
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Multi-Vendor Food Marketplaces
Chef's Hall Offers Multiple High Quality Restaurants Under One Roof
Gamified Digital Learning Platforms
Khired Kids Teaches Children Robotics, Coding, and More
Digital-First Kitchen Collections
So Yummy by bella Products Come with Access to 100+ Recipes
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Nutritious School-Targeted Cereals
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Reality-Bending Car Ads
CarGurus Ad Features Melting Lego and Gourmet Chef Toddlers
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Limited-Time Shareable Menus
The Care Bears Share Menu Inspires Togetherness at Noodles & Company
Kid-Focused Educational Tablets
Smile Zemi Targets Elementary School Students
Digital QSR-Backed Cookbooks
Chick-fil-A Unveils a Cookbook to Support its Shared Table Program
Plant-Rich Pasta Meals
Once Upon a Farm's Organic Pasta Meals Support Self-Feeding
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
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Curated Kids Poké Bowls
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Children's Health Initiatives
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Kid-Friendly Emotion Management Tools
Angry Kid Supports Children and Parents Navigating Feelings
Personalized Bed Time Reading
BlissFable Lets Kids Be the Protagonists of Their Own Stories
TV Dinner Restaurants
TV Dinners for U Serves Meals to Enhance the Streaming Service Experience
Holiday-Themed Dining Experiences
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Accessible Seasonal Celebration Products
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Kid-Friendly Portable Projectors
Little Tikes' Story Dream Machine Supports Early Literacy
Cost-Conscious Holiday Meal Deals
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Interactive AR Galleries
Chips Ahoy's Happy By Design Campaign Spotlights Multicultural Artists
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Personalized Bedtime Stories
StoryGenius Let's Parents Insert Their Children Into Books
Curated Meal-Time Videos
BingeAndEat Curates Youtube Videos to Enjoy While You Eat Effortlessly
Murder Mystery Dining Experiences
'The Perfect Bite' Experience is Inspired by Knives Out
All-in-One Meal Planning Tools
Eatlicious Optimizes The Cooking Process, Start to Finish
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Low-Cost Adult Meal Deals
The Habit Burger Grill Grown-Up Meal is Price at $6
Eco Fast Food Meals
PLNT Burger's Cool Kids Meal Inspires Kids to Make Different Meal Choices
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Seasonal Thanksgiving Dining Experiences
Sunday Dreamin’ in NYC's East Village is Holiday-Ready
Children-Targeted Butter Chicken Plates
Little Spoon & Brooklyn Delhi Debut a Delicious Product
Vegetarian School Lunch Menus
Revolution Foods Emphasizes Health-Conscious Eating in Schools
Family-Friendly Frozen Meals
Amy's Kitchen Family Size Entrées are Made with Non-GMO Ingredients
Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Kids Menu is for Children Aged Four to 10
Educational Back-To-Cafeteria Campaigns
ASHA Offers Guidance to Families During Back-To-School
Nourishing New Year's Meal Plans
Daily Harvest's January Jumpstart Supports Health Resolutions
Artisan-Inspired Diner Menus
Denny's Permanent Menu Now Has Nine New Options
Fast Casual Kids Meals
Freddy’s Just Added Three New Freddy’s Kids Meals
Parent-Focused Restaurant Menus
The Chuck E. Cheese Grown-Up Menu Caters to Adult Diners
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Magical Chocolatier Menus
IHOP's Wonka-Inspired Menu is Full of Whimsical Eats
Inclusivity-Centric Back-To-School Campaigns
Sistema Launched a Back-To-School Survey
Food-Focused Travel Guide Platforms
'FoodieTrip' Connects Hungry Travelers to Experienced Guides
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
AI Meal Planners
The GPT-powered Meal Planning App Will Plan Dinners for You
Party-Ready Restaurant Publications
The Chuck E. Cheese and Friends Party Cookbook is Delightful
Customizable Children's Stories
Storyland Illustrated Personalized Ebook Creates Custom Stories
Multi-Sensory Fondue Experiences
Melting Pot's Ultimate 5-Course Experience Activates Five Senses
Personalized Bedtime Story Generators
Bumble Stories Creates Bedtime Stories Featuring Your Child
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery