Less Mess, More Yes: Why Personalised Wipe-Clean Kids Placemats Are a Mealtime Game-Changer December 29, 2025 – Posted in: Dinnerware, Our Products, Whats New?

If you’ve ever watched spaghetti bolognese leave the plate at speed, you already know this truth: kids are wonderful… and mealtimes are chaotic.

That’s exactly why wipe-clean placemats have become a quiet hero in family homes everywhere. At SPATZ, we believe practical doesn’t have to be boring, and everyday essentials can still feel special. Enter our Personalised Wipe-Clean Kids Placemats. Designed to catch the mess and keep the fun.

Personalised-Kids-Wipe-Clean-PlacematDesigned for Real Life (and Real Messes)

Kids don’t eat neatly. They explore food. Enthusiastically. Our wipe-clean placemats are made for real family life, not picture-perfect Pinterest tables.

Spills, crumbs, yoghurt splats, Weet-Bix dust, sauce explosions… it all wipes away in seconds. No soaking. No scrubbing. No adding another load of laundry to your already impressive pile.

Just wipe and move on with your day. Bliss.

The Power of Personalisation

Adding a child’s name isn’t just cute, it’s clever.

Personalised placemats help kids recognise their own space at the table, encourage independence, and reduce the classic “that’s mine” debate before it even starts. It also makes them feel special. And let’s be honest, kids love seeing their name on things.

Whether it’s for everyday meals, craft time, or snack o’clock, having a placemat that’s theirs makes the routine feel fun rather than forced.

Big Enough to Do the Job

Size matters when it comes to mess control.

Our placemats measure 45 cm × 29 cm, which means they actually catch what they’re meant to catch. Plates, bowls, cups, cutlery and most of the fallout fit comfortably within the space. Your table will thank you.

Placemat-BoxComes Gift-Ready (Zero Wrapping Required)

Each personalised placemat arrives in its own matching personalised gift box, making it a perfect ready-to-go gift.

They’re a favourite for:

  • Birthdays

  • Christmas

  • New siblings

  • Toddler milestones

  • Thoughtful “just because” gifts

No wrapping paper panic. No last-minute dash to the shops. Just a practical gift that parents genuinely love and kids actually use.

More Than Just Mealtimes

While they shine at the dinner table, wipe-clean placemats are surprisingly versatile.

They’re ideal for:

  • Craft and colouring time

  • Playdough sessions

  • Baking with little helpers

  • Snack stations

  • Travel and eating out

Basically, anywhere mess might happen… which is everywhere.

Printed Locally, Made with Care

All SPATZ placemats are printed on the sunny Gold Coast, Australia, with attention to quality, durability and design. They’re made to last, to be used daily, and to make life with kids just a little easier.

Because less cleaning means more time for the good stuff.

Final Thoughts

Kids will always be messy. That part’s non-negotiable.

But with a Personalised Wipe-Clean Kids Placemat, the cleanup doesn’t have to be. It’s one small change that makes everyday moments simpler, tidier, and a whole lot more enjoyable.

And if it comes in a personalised gift box too? That’s just good planning.

Looking for ALL personalised kids gifts? Browse our full gift range here.