Hack: Kid plates on a low shelf

Our little one (who was 2 at the time) wasn’t interested in eating.  So we went to the store and picked out a lot of little kid plates and utensils that they’d like.  We put them on a shelf they could reach in the pantry, and before every meal, they get to pick out the plate and fork that they want.  It is a big hit, allowing them to exercise some control at mealtime.