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Favorites for Feeding
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items Feeding recommendations I have gathered over the years as a pediatric occupational therapist and parent. Recs available from breastfeeding through first foods and beyond!
This cup allows caregivers to squeeze fluid into straw to help promote learning to suck from a straw. I would pick this cup over a sippy cup every time.
The First Years Squeeze & Sip Toddler Straw Cups
Another adorable option for learning straw drinking. Think small hands, small tools.
Cuddle Campus Sippy Cups 7OZ, [4 in 1] Baby Cups
The sections in this plate can help slow down a child who overstuffs and can help with trying new foods by placing the new food in one of the sections surrounded by preferred foods.
Genuine Fred DINNER WINNER Enchanted Forest Tray
These are great for introducing the idea of a spoon. The grooves help hold some of the food on the spoon and the child is given the control which can limit overwhelm.
NumNum Baby Spoons Set, Pre-Spoon GOOtensils
These offer texture, are small tools and can be used dry or with food when introducing spoons.
PrimaStella Silicone Chew Spoon Set for Babies
The weights in this plate provide stability and discourage tossing the plate. Parents will still need to be close by and set limits regarding tossing plates.
APLAINR Weighted Silicone Baby Plate, Blue Hour
Here is a set with a weighted bowl and weighted plate. The sides are curved to allow for easier scooping of food.
APLAINR Silicone Baby Plate and Bowl Bundle, Blue
Dr. Brown's bottles provide a better shaped nipple and are generally recommended by therapists and doctors.
Dr. Brown's Anti-Colic Baby Bottle, 8 oz, 4 count
Sometimes the Preemie Flow nipples work better when transitioning back and forth from Breast to Bottle.
Dr. Brown’s Preemie Flow Narrow Baby Bottle Nipple
These Transition nipples can also help with transitioning between bottle and breast.
Dr. Brown's Natural Flow Baby Bottle - 6pk
This was by far the best pump I used when nursing. I love that it comes with a bag. Be sure to check with flex pay and insurance to see what may be covered under your plan.
Spectra S2 Plus Electric Breast Pump - 28 mm
This would be an option to help with positioning for nursing. Early on it can be tricky to find a good position for mom and baby and this can help.
Boppy Nursing Pillow, Gray Taupe Leaves
These are great to wear on one side while nursing on the other to catch any leaking milk.
haakaa Breast Shells Nursing Cup Milk Savers
I love to start with offering stick shaped foods when transitioning to solids.
Earth's Best Organic Baby Teething Snack, 5 Pack
This chair is awesome as it gets baby up to the table and grows with them through toddler hood! It is a favorite among therapists everywhere!
Tripp Trapp - Adjustable High Chair - Stokke