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Weaning essentials
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items We have now finished our 4th session of weaning and here are a few of our must haves and (would be nice haves).
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Food prep must haves
Highchairs for little ones and accessories
Cutlery and Tableware
Bibs
kid approved food
Food prep must haves
When making food for little ones at home, it helps to have items around to make it even easier. Here are just a few items we used when weaning our 4 kiddos.
This isn’t a “must have” as you can make do with what you already have in the house to blend, but! If you are wanting something that’s easier to clean, comes with storage tubs that are easy to clean I would recommend it. We used it for ours and it di...
nutribullet baby Food Maker
Unlike so many other brands, these stand the test of time. They are more expensive but are truly worth their weight in gold. They are super easy to clean and the lid doesn't come off when you squeeze unlike some other brands.
haakaa Reusable Refillable Baby Food Pouches
Highly recommend investing in a filling station. When making your own purees at home, you'll end up with loads left over! It is great to fill some reusable pouches for on the go.
Amazon.co.uk: Squeeze Station
A great option if you don't want to buy another appliance for the kitchen. We have used one when making fruit purees as it is easy to mix one up in a minute.
Hand Blenders / Blenders: Home & Kitchen
highly recommend
Food Storage & Feeding Accessories
Works great to freeze smaller portions of meals so you can batch cook some purees or even larger meals like spag bol.
PandaEar 3 Pack Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray
Highchairs for little ones and accessories
COULD not recommend ENOUGH! Hands down the most versatile for the price. Super easy to wipe clean and accessories available to upgrade the simple high chair if you want. Also comfortable enough for a nap!
Baby High Chairs
Great addition to an already top notch high chair. This add-on helps make clean up even easier.
ANTILOP tray mat, grey, 38x38 cm
Helps to elevate the look of the high chair and provide your little one with somewhere to rest their feet. We invested in a foot rest for our 2nd and have used it since!
Buy IKEA Highchair Footrests at Best Price
Great to offer support and comfort for little ones. You blow the cushion up and the fabric can be removed for easy cleaning.
ANTILOP supporting cushion and cover, multicolour
Cutlery and Tableware
It doesn't matter how much you have, you will always find yourself needing more!
These are small and fit nicely if children are feeding themselves a yoghurt pot. Big enough for meals and we’ve used them for all of our children when learning to self feed
Easigrip™ Self-Feeding Spoon
These work great when little ones are learning to feed themselves or…if you have a cheeky monkey like mine who likes to dump bowls out! They suction well to highchair trays or tables and can be placed in the dishwasher for easy clean up.
Baby Suction Plates and Bowls | Toddler Suction Sets - Munchkin
Great for all ages. Our kids love using these plates to this day! They are super easy to clean and fit in the dishwasher
Munchkin Lil' Apple Kids Divided Plates, 3 Pack
Used these when feeding children at the beginning. The sides are slightly lifted so the food stays on the spoon.
Baby Weaning Spoons | Weaning & Tableware - Nuby UK
Great for children to get used to using utensils. The grips on the side of the utensils make it easier for them to hold.
Amazon.co.uk: Toddler Forks
Great sippy cups that do not leak!
Non-Spill Sippy Cups & Bottles for Babies & Toddlers - Munchkin
Bibs
For those who wish to keep their clothes from being stained (or you just don’t want to wash 3 outfits a day!), these coveralls bibs work wonders. If you splurge, you can get the utensils that attach to the bib. The coveralls are simple to clean with ...
Weaning Coveralls & Baby Bibs
Excellent addition to your bag for on the go. Provides a good option so you don't have to take dirty bibs back with you.
Pure Baby Disposable Bibs 12 Pack
kid approved food
Great alternatives when you are in need of something fast because let's face it, we all need easy wins! Our kids love the fruit flavoured pouches still now as a snack. Great to squeeze out and freeze for simple snacks for weaning teething babies.
Baby Food Pouches & Pots
Great to help encourage little ones to feed themselves. They are a bit messy so beware if giving them without a bib!
Melty Sticks | 7+ Month Finger Food
Great for weaning! Has added calcium and vitamin D. Helped when we were weaning ours as she was dairy free.
Farleys Original Rusks Baby Food Snacks 150g
The messiest of the wafers but all 4 of ours have loved this flavour the most! Would recommend it in your bag so that you have an emergency snack.
Wafers Blueberry
perfect for making up some extra servings so that you don't have to make one everyday
Weaning Freezer Pots