So we've started Asa on solid food. Of course, it's once a day-in very tiny amounts and it's a process but yes-the process has begun!
At this point, we're not really in need of dishes for Asa. I have a tiny little Japanese saucer (a little present given to me years ago by Lisa) that I use for his meals but mostly we're trying a baby led weaning approach so no dishes are really necessary.
But the sentimental part of me really wants a special little dish set for Asa. Silly, I know, but I can't help but look! When I was little I remember my sister had a porcelain set decorated with smurfs and I was oh so envious of it.
Now I realize Asa wouldn't be using these dishes any time soon, but aren't they so lovely?
From the top: A reproduction of the 1937 Wedgwood Alphabet Blue pattern available at Ancient Industries (thanks Anna for the tip). Middle: a custom plate from Paloma's Nest. Bottom: Baby Dish Set from SKT Ceramics (many other animals and designs available on their site).
Do you have any dishes from when you were little? Am I just being ridiculous in wanting a special little set for him?
It's not silly at all! My parents bought Peter Rabbit dishes. I don't think I ever actually used them, but I still have them and love them.
Posted by: kathleen | 03/28/2012 at 07:51 AM
I'm hesitant to let Levi eat from porcelain plates, but I really love the baby dishes from SKT Ceramics. (I also think I had a Peter Rabbit dish set as a baby!)
Posted by: PJ | 03/28/2012 at 09:12 AM
ahh, i had a bunnykins set we used on special occasions :) so did my husband! we still have all the pieces--so cute.
Posted by: roxi | 03/28/2012 at 10:03 AM
My sister and I had plates with our names on them and pictures of animals. They were just plastic, nothing fancy, but we used them all the time and I loved them.
Posted by: Isabelle | 03/28/2012 at 03:32 PM
Yes! I did! I had beautiful Andy Pandy dishes and cups and knives and forks. In fact I'm pretty sure the cup and knife and fork are still in our kitchen now!!
Posted by: Sammi | 03/30/2012 at 02:00 PM
Hi Abby! I think special dishes are a lovely thing to have. We had Bunnykins as kids and I still treasure mine. Also, I just saw these and thought they were very sweet: http://www.lovemae.com.au/melamine.html
Don't know if you can get them outside Australia but maybe!
Posted by: Anna | 04/02/2012 at 09:36 PM