Food Investigator- Fussy Eating Mealtime Placemat

Encourage food exploration and reduce mealtime pressure with this playful, OT-designed placemat that turns kids into curious food investigators!

Turn mealtimes into playful discovery with the Food Investigator Placemat!

Created by an occupational therapist and teacher duo, this placemat helps children engage with new or familiar foods through curiosity, sensory play and fun language — not pressure.

It’s a gentle way to support picky eaters, sensory-sensitive kids, or little ones who benefit from visual tools and routine.

Designed to help children observe, describe and "investigate" food using their senses — making mealtimes feel safe, empowering and even fun!

💛 Perfect for:

• Children with fussy or selective eating habits

• Kids with sensory sensitivities or food aversions

• Families working on food exposure goals

• Therapists, educators or parents using play-based strategies

✨ Built for real mealtimes — food grade, reusable and easy to clean.

✅ Product Features

• A4 size, food grade for reuse

• Sensory-based prompts: smell, look, touch, sound, taste

• Fun language that promotes exploring food rather than eating it

• Kid-friendly visuals and calming, nature-inspired design

• Designed by an Australian OT and teacher, hand drawn illustrations by Sarah 

📦 What’s Included

• 1 x Ready Set Eat Laminated Placemat

• 1 x Parent guide with gentle tips

• Food exploration colouring pages

• 1 x Printable magnifying glass— to help your little learner investigate food with curiosity!