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The Happy Mealtime List

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From first purées to toddler-approved snacks, The Happy Mealtime List is your go-to guide for feeding little ones with ease.
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Baby’s First Foods Must Haves

 
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Yes , yes , and yes!!! I love these. They catch all the food that doesn’t quite land in baby’s mouth. Making cleanup SO much easier! I also love how easy they are to clean and dry.
Sperric Silicone Baby Bibs - Soft Silicone Bib with Food Catcher, Waterproof Material - Adjustable Fit for Baby and Toddler (Marvelous & Slate Gray)
 
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These are so perfect for literally keeping your entire baby clean during mealtime. I just slide this right off after my baby is done eating and the only thing left to wipe is hands and mouth. No more baths after every meal and outfit changes leading ...
Long Sleeve Bib - Rainbow - Cloud Island™
 
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These are so helpful in teaching baby to learn how to feed themselves. I like that both ends of the spoons pickup food so it encourages them to keep feeding themselves.
Sperric Baby Spoons Self Feeding Spoons 6+ Months, Infant Spoons First Stage, Baby Led Weaning BPA Free Teething Spoons
 
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I’ve tried TONS of first cups with straws to teach my babies. These ones were SO easy to teach with and my baby got it down in literally seconds. You just gently squeeze the cup when baby puts their mouth around the straw and squeeze a little water w...
The First Years 7oz Squeeze and Sip Straw Cup - 2pk
 
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The suction on these bowels by far do so much better than other ones I have tried. My baby is not able to pull these ones up, they stay right in place preventing messes!
Munchkin 3pk Stay-Put Suction Bowls
 
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These are a staple in our house. I love the suction and grip on these plates during mealtime. I also love that these come with a lid so you can put leftovers directly in the fridge for later.
NUK for Nature Suction Plate and Lid
 
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This set up is perfect to start making your baby’s first foods! I could sleep easily at night knowing the EXACT ingredients my baby was getting in his foods, because I was the one making it. No extra additives. This blender did the job extremely well...
NutriBullet Baby Food Prep System

Go To Snacks

 
Rachel Darby profile picture
Forget the typical puffs for babies. My little ones LOVE these. They do kind melt in your mouth like the puffs do. But the flavor in these is so good and my little ones don’t want to stop eating them.
Osem Bamba Peanut Butter Puffs Baby Snacks - 12oz
 
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My baby prefers these melts over any other brands. They smell delicious and if I’m being honest, I tried it and liked them too! The flavor is great and they melt easily for littles.
Amara Organic Smoothie Melts Mixed Red Berries Plant Based Yogurt Baby Snack - 1oz
 
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These teething sticks are great first snacks to introduce to littles. They are super easy to grip for their little hands. My little ones LOVED these while teething.
Little Bellies Organic Strawberry Pick-Me Sticks Baby Snacks - 0.56oz
 
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My toddler has become OBSESSED with these since he was about 1.5yrs old. The flavor is so good and it’s a great go to snack, no candy or unnecessary sugar for littles!
Bobo's Stuff'd Apple Pie Bites - 6.5oz
 
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I love these pouches and this brand for my littles. The ingredients are clean and I love the protein they get in these as well.
Serenity Kids Free Range Chicken and Thyme with Organic Parsnip and Beet Baby Food Pouch - 3.5oz