Easier Mealtimes: Kai's Hunger and Fullness Placemats (A3) - Home Use

The Problem: Dinnertime power struggles, constant snacking requests, and distracted mealtimes.

Getting kids to tune into their bodies at the dinner table can feel like an uphill battle. Parents often find themselves managing exhausting power struggles over how much a child has eaten, dealing with kids asking for snacks ten minutes after leaving the table, or competing with screens and distractions just to get a brief conversation going.

The Solution: Bringing fun, stigma-free body awareness straight to the family table.

Created by New Zealand Registered Dietitian Kendall North, these engaging, A3-sized learning placemats take the stress out of family meals. They give your household a shared, positive language to talk about appetite, helping children independently explore what hunger and fullness actually feel like.

Instead of food rules or anxiety, these beautifully illustrated mats turn chats about nutrition, big "hangry" feelings, and holistic wellbeing into a completely normal, shame-free part of your daily routine.

Looking for a wall display instead? Click here to buy the poster version!

The 3 Everyday Pillars of Every Mat:

• Hunger and Fullness Cues: Gives kids the vocabulary to describe what their tummy is trying to tell them. The interactive scale helps them identify exactly how they feel—from handling big "hangry" moments to recognising when they are simply satisfied or feeling uncomfortably over-full.

• Positive Body Awareness: Validates that all body signals are natural and normal. These mats teach children that their bodies give them helpful clues every day to keep them calm, steady, and ready to grow, learn, and play.

• Dinner Table Questions: Trade screen time for meaningful family kōrero (conversation). Each mat features mindful, open-ended prompts like "What made you smile today?" or "What did you discover today?" to get the whole family talking.

Mix and Match Your Designs

We have 7 incredible themed layouts to choose from. If you purchase a pack of 2, 4, or 6, simply type your preferred design choices into the "Order Notes" box at checkout. Otherwise, we will send you a beautifully curated variety pack.

Our 7 available themed designs include:

• Flax (Traditional Raranga Aesthetic)

• NZ Scene (Classic Kiwi)

• Zoo Adventure

• Down on the Farm

• Hobbit Shire

• Enchanted Fairies

• Prehistoric Dinosaurs

Family Pack Pricing

For use within one private household. The perfect addition to your breakfast, lunch, and dinner routine.

• 1x Single Placemat: $24.50

• 2x Placemats Pack: $39.50 (Save $9.50)

• 4x Placemats Family Pack: $69.50 (Save $28.50!)

• 6x Placemats Mega Pack: $89.50 (Save $57.50 — Perfect for larger households or gifting!)

Kid-Proof, Mess-Proof Quality

Family mealtimes can get hectic, but these mats are built to handle it all. We print exclusively on Duroprint, a premium, heavy-duty synthetic material designed for repeated daily use by busy little hands.

• 100% Waterproof and Tear-Resistant: Built to survive accidental spills, dropped cups, and enthusiastic handling. It will not warp, bubble, peel, or rip.

• Easy to Wipe Clean: Simply wipe down after meals with a damp cloth or mild household dish soap, and it is fresh and ready for the next meal. No stained or fraying edges.

• Safe and Eco-Conscious: Completely PVC-free, phthalate-free, non-toxic, and fully recyclable (Type 5 plastic) because we care about your home environment.

Disclaimer: These resources are intended for educational and health literacy purposes within private households to support everyday family conversations about food, body signals, and emotional awareness. They do not replace individualised medical advice.

© 2026 Kai the Kiwi & Deeply Nourished Ltd. All rights reserved.