Sharing the essential feeding gear you need to gather before your baby takes their first bite, followed by a list of safe, starter foods and snacks.
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Feeding Gear
TableWear
First Snacks (8+ Months)
Feeding Gear
A plate with a strong suction base prevents your baby from flipping it onto the floor. Divided plates help you balance portions
Baby Silicone Suction Divider Plate
Soft-Tipped Silicone Spoons — Standard metal spoons can hurt a baby's soft gums. Look for shallow, bendable silicone spoons.
WeeSprout Silicone Baby Spoons - Infant Feeding
Silicone Pocket Bibs —Fabric bibs stain and stay wet. Waterproof silicone bibs with a built-in pocket
Silicone Baby Bibs Waterproof and Soft
Baby Open Cup or Straw Cup: Introduce a tiny open cup or a weighted straw cup alongside solid foods. It's also the best way to train them on how to drink via a cup.
Best Cups & Straw Cups for Baby and Toddler
If you preferred them to train on cup, try this 360 degree cup non-spill and your baby can sip anywhere.
360 Cups for Toddler Feeding Needs
Pour your freshly blended purees into silicone trays . Once frozen into convenient 1oz or 2oz cubes, pop them out to thaw exactly what your baby needs for one meal.
Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray – 1.5 oz Sections
Place pieces of chilled strawberry, thawed breastmilk or any kind of fruit cubes inside. Your baby can chew on, to taste the juices completely safely. Cold fruits inside a feeder also provide great comfort for teething gums.
Fruit Pacifier
Babies simply dip them into thick purees or mashed avocado, and the food clings to the textures, making it easy for them to get it into their mouths independently.
PrimaStella 6-Piece Silicone Baby Feeding Spoons
TableWear
High Chair with Footrest —Your baby needs to sit at a 90-degree angle to swallow safely. An adjustable footrest supports their body so they can focus on chewing.
CheerKid 3in1 Baby Highchair for Toddlers
If you plan to make homemade food, an all-in-one steamer and blender this one is suitable for your needs.
Baby Food Maker & Tableware | Philips Avent
A wipeable plastic mat placed under the high chair saves your floors from flying purees
High Chair Mat
First Snacks (8+ Months)
These dissolve instantly in the mouth upon contact with saliva, making them highly secure against choking.
Organic Baby Rice Husks & Snacks | Best for Infants
Ingredients for a low-sugar, baked baby puffs that dissolve quickly.
How to Make Homemade Baby Puffs: Step-by-Step Guide
Choose a unsweetened Greek yogurt, and served on a spoon or directly on their plate for finger-painting.
Best Yogurt for Babies: 6 months to 1 year (& beyond)
✓An organic alternative made with whole milk yogurt and fruit. ✓ They also include added prebiotics and probiotics. ✓Support your baby’s digestion.
Happy Baby Organic Yogis Freeze-Dried Yogurt & Fruit Philippines
