Family Kitchen Finds from ABC Kids Expo

Malia and I discovered a lot of great new products at the ABC Kids Expo for families to use in the kitchen. Maybe it was our pregnant bellies drawing us to anything food-related? In any case, here are some new goodies to make your life easier in the kitchen with kids.

Oogaa

Oogaa products are practical – non-breakable, dishwasher, oven, microwave, and freezer safe – without sacrificing quality because silicone is BPA free with no harsh chemicals. We think the plane and train spoons will excite kids, too. The Mealtime Set with bowl and two utensils ($17) is a great way to bring Oogaa into your kitchen.

Lille

Bebe au Lait is re-branding their children’s products, including the awesome Double Reversible Bib, to be sold under the name Lille as the Quib. We loved the new kid-friendly patterns and can’t wait for this line to launch. Other favorites from the collection include the Throw Blankie and Pacifier Clip.

Spuds

Spuds products are made from, you guessed it, potatoes. Or more specifically, reclaimed potato starch. The U.S. based natural and organic children’s product manufacturer is dedicated to providing products that are healthy for children. We love the Section Plate for young kids and my preschoolers have been happily using the Open Plate ($10).

Boon

Boon exhibited several new, very practical kitchen gadgets designed to make mom’s life easier. From left to right above, the Nanner slices a banana with no knife and no fuss. Pluck is a fruit stem remover so you can quickly prepare strawberries and other small fruit in a flash. And, Slicer is a hand-held fruit and vegetable slicer. It’s also ideal for hard-boiled eggs and cheese proving it will be a go-to gadget in your kitchen. All will be available in December.

Babycook Gipsy

We just love the Beaba Babycook and now we have a new reason to adore it: a new color. The Babycook in Gipsy maintains all the function and ease of use in a pretty new package. If you’re planning to make baby food this is a great appliance to have and the growing line of Beaba feeding products and accessories are definitely worth a look.

SmartyPants

SmartyPants are an all-in-one Multivitamin with Omega 3 DHA & EPA and Vitamin D in a gummy little bite. Your kids won’t argue with eating a few of these every day and you’ll be happy knowing their getting important vitamins. And great news for mamas: SmartyPants now has an adult version so we can chew our vitamins, too. We sampled some at ABC – while they weren’t the tastiest little gummies I”ve ever eaten they were without a doubt the most delicious vitamins I’ve ever said. I love the idea of taking them with folic acid when pregnant since downing those giant prenatals is a chore.