My Plate-Mate is a first-of-its-kind children’s learning tool for eating. My Plate-Mate is a convenient spill-guard that attaches to the rim of any 8” to 9-1/2” round plate. It promotes independence and minimizes frustration for youngsters mastering self feeding. As a spill-guard, it also reduces messy clean up for parents. "My Plate-Mate is the only product available that offers toddlers the ability to eat confidently and independently while minimizing the mess that comes with meals at home or at a restaurant," said Paige Akabane, co-founder of Hatch. This product won a 2008 Outstanding Product, i-Parenting Media award and a 2008 Seal of Approval, The New Parents Guide. Launch date: 04/29/2008