Messes are a part of the process when a child is first learning to eat at the table with utensils. The plate getting thrown or knocked to the floor is inevitable. With a 2 1/2 year old, and a 6 month old who is just beginning to eat solid foods...I am always open to learning about new products that make eating time easier for them and us.


The Baby Diner is a product that attaches to any smooth table top or surface. It allows parents to secure dinnerware using suction cups to prevent accidental knocking over or throwing of plates and bowls. It also provides a safe and sanitary eating environment when dining out and works great with standards restaurant bowls, plates and baskets of all types.


Here is a little clip of how it works:

With a toddler, and a baby who is just beginning to eat solids, I was thrilled to find out I was going to have the opportunity to review the Baby Diner. Who wouldn't want a way to make dinner time a little less messy, right?! When it arrived I was impressed with the size. It was smaller than I expected which was great! It's something that not only is easy to store at home, but would be small enough to slide into the diaper bag when we're dining out as well.

I also found it to be great quality and love the fact that it has no BPA, Lead and Phthalates. Finding products that are safe for my kids is most important, so this was a huge plus!

When it came to using it, it was quite simple! All I had to do was take the suction cups provided and attach one on the top and two on the bottom. It really took no time at all and I had the Baby Diner put together and ready to use!




I love using it with Kaelyn! Every once in a while her elbow knocks a plate to the floor, so this has been great. It really does securely attach to the table. Once it's in place we have no problems with plates accidentally getting knocked to the floor. I have found that it also makes it easier for her to use her utensils. We used to find that as she would slide her spoon or fork across the plate to get food, that the plate would slide along with it. This became frustrating for her. Now, using the Baby Diner, the plate does not slide around as she's trying to use her utensils which makes dinner time much more enjoyable for her, and us.

With Kaden just beginning to eat solid foods, I haven't used it with him yet. However, in no time he will be eating from a plate and I know this will come in very handy for him as well.

I am very pleased with the quality and usefulness of the Baby Diner. It's a product I would recommend to parents with young children for sure. Its design and ease of use makes it a very practical baby product to have on hand at home, and when out to eat.

Get one for FREE (only pay shipping)! Right now, Baby Diner is offering this product for FREE! It can be purchased right from the Baby Diner website. All you have to do is pay shipping and handling on the order.

You can also find Baby Diner on Facebook.

**The product for this review was received at no cost by Baby Diner and my honest opinions have been given. The opinions and experiences of others may differ from my own. This post does contain affiliate links.**

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Be sure to stick around and check out all of my current giveaways. One is ending tonight that you won't want to miss!

$50 Western Union Gift Card (FIVE Winners each get one!) Ends TONIGHT (5/28)!

With summer just around the corner, I wanted to pass along a fun contest I was recently introduced to....the BIC Soleil 100 Days of Sunshine Sweepstakes.

This contest gives participants the chance to share happiness, experiences and prizes with their friends. To celebrate the season and sun (and of course the new BIC Soleil Bella razors), BIC is giving away thousands of “sunsational” prizes all summer long, including a girlfriend getaway, Dell laptops, and the grand prize: a 2011 Mazda MX Miata Two-Seater!

To play, all you have to do is visit www.100daysofsunshine.com and register. Once registered you can:

* Find out if you’re an instant winner
* Choose which grand prize you want to win
* Complete tasks to earn Sunz (each Sunz = 1 entry)
* Sit back and wait for your day to get a little sunnier

The sweepstakes goes through August 8, 2010 and there are tons of great prizes...but the best part is they all come in pairs! That means each winner can make someone else’s day a little brighter by sharing with a friend.

**This was not a paid post and no product was received. I received information about the BIC Soleil - 100 Days of Sunshine Sweepstakes to pass along to others who might be interested in entering**

With warmer weather comes lots of outdoor time and picnics...one of my favorite things about summer! During the weekdays it's often just the kids and I...so I'm always looking for the easiest way to pack a lunch for us all and carry it to our picnic destination. That's why I was very excited when I came across the Easy Lunchbox System from EasyLunchBoxes.com!

EasyLunchboxes.com was born out of response to unhealthy school lunch programs. It started when owner, Kelly Lester, had the desire to send her 3 kids to school with a nutritious meal, using little to no wasteful packaging. Since its launch in 2009, EasyLunchboxes.com has become a favorite in many households. It's not only great for children, but adults as well! Their mission is to help on-the-go families quickly, easily, and affordably pack great meals, while encouraging a sustainable lifestyle.

Features/Benefits:

• Great for work, school or travel
• Sized perfectly for kids and adults
• Sturdy and reusable
• FDA Approved
• Dishwasher and Microwave Safe
• No BPA, PVC, lead, vinyl, or phthalates
• Convenient
• Several great colors to choose from
  

I was thrilled when I learned I was going to have the opportunity to review the Easy Lunchbox System...especially with picnic weather upon us! When the package arrived I was very impressed with the quality of the lunch bag. It was much nicer, and larger than I expected which was terrific!

It came with the lunch bag, 4 lids and 4 bottoms. The bottom has three compartments to hold an entree/sandwich and two side dishes. The fitted lid (which comes in 4 colors) covers all three compartments at once. I was also impressed with the quality of the containers and appreciate the fact that they are BPA-Free and eco-friendly.

What I love about the Easy Lunchboxes containers is that 3 can easily fit inside the lunch bag. This means I have no problem packing a lunch for the kids and carrying it all in one carrying bag...which I might add, is offered in 5 great colors! I just love the red one we received!

We've had the chance to use the Easy Lunchbox System several times already. My hubby even enjoys taking them to work, not only because it's a great way to save money and not eat out every day, but also because it supports a healthy and green lifestyle. He doesn't have to worry about using plastic baggies and throwing them in the garbage when he's done. He simply uses the handy containers and washes them out so he can reuse them. How easy is that?!

I have found that packing a lunch with the Easy Lunchbox System is much faster and easier. I have everything I need right there. I really haven't found anything that I dislike about this product. I think it's great for packing lunches for school, picnics, work....even traveling in the car! I can definitely see us getting a lot of use out of ours and would love to get another one at some point!

I would highly recommend EasyLunchBoxes.com to anyone looking for a way to be more frugal and green when it comes to packing lunches, as well as having the convenience it adds to the whole process.

Buy It: You can purchase the the 4-container set for $13.95 and the Cooler bag for $7.95 on EasyLunchBoxes.com.

Win It: One lucky reader is going to win a Container Set and one Lunch Bag in the color of their choice from Easy Lunchboxes!

Mandatory Entry - To enter, visit EasyLunchBoxes.com and leave a comment letting me know something you learned.

Extra Entries: (Only valid after the mandatory entry has been completed. Leave 1 comment for each extra entry)

1. 2 extra entries- subscribe to A Mom's Balancing Act via e-mail (found along the side column) and leave TWO comments letting me know.

2. 5 extra entries- blog about this giveaway (linking to this post and EasyLunchBoxes.com) and leave FIVE comments with the URL to that post.

3. 3 extra entries- Grab my 'Gearing Up For Summer' event button and leave THREE comments with the URL to your blog.

4. 2 extra entries- Follow me on Twitter and tweet about this giveaway (You can tweet once a day for an extra entry every day)! You can copy and paste:

Gear up for summer & picnic weather! WIN an Easy Lunchbox System from @easylunchboxes @mombalancingact http://tinyurl.com/3yzxekx Ends 6/17

5. 1 extra entry- Follow EasyLunchBoxes on Twitter

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11. Enter any of my other current giveaways. Leave me a comment on which one(s)....ONE entry for EACH giveaway you enter!!

Leave one comment for each entry you complete above including with each, your e-mail address so that I can easily contact the winner!!

This giveaway will end June 17th and is open to the US and Canada!

**The products for this review and giveaway were provided at no cost by EasyLunchBoxes.com. This was not a paid post and my honest opinions have been given. The experiences and opinions of others may differ from my own.**