Two local, mom-founded businesses are making toddler mealtime easier

October 15, 2026 - 23:52

For local parents, finding well-designed plates and utensils for toddlers just got easier. A new local partnership brings My Modern Mom's silicone plates and stainless steel utensil collection to The Modern Munchkin Co.

Mealtime with toddlers is stressful enough without worrying whether utensils are developmentally appropriate. That's why local mom and entrepreneur Brittany Francis started My Modern Mom, a business built around practical feeding products for young children. The silicone plates are designed to stay put on the table, which cuts down on the endless game of picking dinner up off the floor. The stainless steel utensils are sized for small hands still learning to grip and scoop.

The Modern Munchkin Co., also founded by a local mother, will carry the full collection. The shop focuses on products that support early eating skills without adding clutter or complicated cleanup to a parent's day. Both founders say the partnership grew out of conversations with other moms who wanted fewer, better options instead of aisles full of plastic gadgets that crack or stain after a few washes.

The collection is available now at The Modern Munchkin Co. Parents can stop by to see the plates and utensils in person or check the shop's regular hours for pickup.