10 Must Have Items for Your Messy at Mealtime Baby or Toddler

Is your baby or toddler a messy eater? If so, you aren't alone! My little girl manages to get food everywhere each and every time she eats, but luckily I have a host of great products to help keep the mess to a minimum. These products can either be found online, in a specialty baby store like Babies R Us, or in stores like Target. All of these products will make your life so much easier, and they are well worth the nominal cost.

1. The Piggy Platter by Perry and Penny's, Retail Price $24.95
The Piggy Platter is every mom's dream come true! It's a clear place mat that sticks to the table and has a lip on the edge that catches spilled food. The Piggy Platter is also dishwasher safe, so clean up is a breeze! You can also put any pictures or designs that you want underneath the Piggy Platter to keep your kids entertained. Keeping your kids happy and your floors clean with one product may seem like a miracle- but it's just The Piggy Platter!

2. Splat Mat by Icky Baby, Retail Price $46
If you have The Piggy Platter your floors will stay pretty clean, but what about when your child decides that spaghetti is perfect for throwing? The solution to that problem is buying a Splat Mat by Icky Baby. The Splat Mat comes in many different patters for both boys and girls and is made of laminated fabric so it's super easy to clean. Icky Baby's Splat Mat also has a matching travel place mat available for $24, in case your little ones like to get messy on the go!

3. Hot Rod Bib by Liberty Garage, Retail Price $14.50
The Hot Rod Bib by Liberty Garage is a heavy duty bib done up in shiny black vinyl with a vintage decal. The bibs also come in different designs with names like "Capitan Rocket", "Pancake House", and "Rosie's Round Up." The bibs are water resistant and super easy to clean, they are perfect for those oatmeal or mac n' cheese disasters!

4. Baby Wipes, Retail Price $3.99
Baby wipes are one of the best products for cleaning up your child after meal time. Even if your child is no longer a baby, the wipes are great to get all of the crumbs from between little fingers and off of your child's face.