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Starting Solids- from an SLP Mom
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items The gear that actually made starting solids easier — chosen by an SLP mom who thinks about oral motor development for a living. These are the plates, spoons, and cups that support real chewing, self-feeding, and safe swallowing (not just the cute one...
Posture is everything for safe eating. The Upseat keeps baby upright with hips and trunk supported, which means better control for chewing and swallowing — not slumped back fighting gravity. As an SLP, a stable base is the first thing I look for befo...
Upseat Baby Floor and Booster Seat with Tray
The spoon I recommend most. The flat, gummy design lets baby feed themselves without the frustration of scooping — they just grab, dip, and bring it to their mouth. It builds hand-to-mouth coordination early and the soft top is gentle on gums. Get th...
NumNum®
The high chair that grows with them. It goes from full baby seat to toddler chair, and the footrest is the detail that matters most — feet supported means a stable base for chewing and swallowing (an SLP non-negotiable).
The Chair from Lalo | 3-in-1 High Chair
The suction mats that actually stick. Keeps the plate from becoming a projectile (a rite of passage) and gives baby a defined space to explore food. Easy to wipe, easy to toss in the dishwasher — the whole thing peels up and cleans in seconds. Low-st...
Silicone Place Mat
My little secret weapon for starting solids. Perfect portions for baby-sized egg bites, baked oatmeal, and veggie-packed mini muffins — freeze a batch and you’ve got grab-and-go meals for weeks. Soft silicone pops everything out clean, no sticking. M...
Mini Muffin & Cupcake Set, 24 Cups, 2-Piece
The pouch I feel good about. Organic, cold-pressed, and no funky stuff — great for on-the-go or throwing in the diaper bag. One SLP note: squeeze onto a spoon or into a bowl instead of straight from the pouch, so baby keeps building those spoon and s...
Refrigerated Pouches
Fresh baby food delivered, no cooking required. Real ingredients, blends organized by developmental stage, and it saved me on the weeks when meal prep just wasn’t happening. My SLP tip: spoon it from a bowl and let baby dip and self-feed when they’re...
Little Spoon Baby Food
The bib that actually contains the mess. Long sleeves mean the whole outfit survives (blueberries, I’m looking at you), and the soft fabric doesn’t fight baby the way stiff smocks do. Wipes clean or tosses in the wash. Non-negotiable for baby-led wea...
Long Sleeve Bib
As an SLP, I love a straw cup that actually supports oral motor development — and this one does it right. The soft silicone straw encourages proper lip closure and tongue placement (way better than the hard plastic straws that let kids get lazy with ...
Olababy Silicone Spill Resistant Straw Cups Sippy Cup For Kids & Smoothie Cup, 5 oz, 6-18 Months, Green