Starting weaning can feel overwhelming, so here are the tried-and-tested favourites we use every day. From highchairs to suction bowls, bibs, and recipe inspo — everything to make baby’s first foods a little less messy and a lot more fun.
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Highchair Heroes
Plates, Bowls & Cups
Baby Spoons & Cutlery
Mess-Friendly Must-Haves
Prep & Storage
Highchair Heroes
The best highchairs to make weaning easier — from budget-friendly classics to stylish designs that grow with your baby. Easy to clean, supportive, and practical for every stage.
The IKEA Antilop — simple, budget-friendly, and SO easy to clean. If you want something that grows with baby, the Stokke Tripp Trapp is worth the investment.
ANTILOP highchair with tray, white/silver-colour
Stylish and practical, this highchair grows with your baby and looks gorgeous in any home.
Tripp Trapp® Chair - Beech
A smart, ergonomic option that combines comfort, safety, and longevity.
Toddler Chair Evolve - Ergobaby
Helps with posture and makes mealtimes more comfortable for little ones.
Amazon.co.uk: Highchair Footrest
Adds extra support and makes longer mealtimes easier for babies learning to sit.
Cove Baby Ikea Highchair Cushion Covers
Protects your floors and makes cleaning up mealtime mess so much simpler.
Splash Mat - Etsy UK
Plates, Bowls & Cups
No more flying plates 🙌 These suction bowls, plates, and baby cups are mum-approved for staying put and helping little ones learn to drink and eat independently.
Divided sections for balanced meals and a strong suction base.
Bumkins Grip Dish Suction Divided Plate
Suction bowl designed for highchair trays, ideal for purees and cereals.
MINI BOWL BLUSH
Minimalist design with a sturdy suction base, easy to clean and stylish.
Non-Slip Silicone Suction Bowl for Babies
Spoutless design that supports dentist-approved drinking skills.
Miracle® 360° Trainer Cup, 7oz/207ml - Munchkin
Durable, colourful straw cups made from recycled plastic.
All Cups
Baby Spoons & Cutlery
Soft, safe, and perfect for tiny hands. These spoons and forks make self-feeding less frustrating and more fun, with ergonomic designs gentle enough for teething gums.
Colour tip turns white if food is too hot.
White Hot™ Infant Safety Spoons - Munchkin
Flat spoons for first stages, perfect for babies who aren’t ready to scoop yet.
Soft handles with curved edges that make self-feeding easier.
OXO Tot Training Fork/Spoon Set - Navy
Compact, ergonomic cutlery that supports correct grip development.
doddl baby cutlery set & case
I love the designs and perfect for those that are learning to cut up their food
Kids cutlery - Spoons, forks and knives for baby & toddler
Mess-Friendly Must-Haves
Weaning is messy, but these clever essentials help keep it under control. Smock bibs, splash mats, and easy-clean solutions so you spend less time scrubbing floors.
Full-coverage smock that straps onto highchairs to catch dropped food.
Weaning Coveralls & Baby Bibs
Large, wipeable mat that protects your floors from spills.
Amazon.co.uk: Munchkin Mat
Easy-clean bib with crumb catcher pocket.
Mushie | Silicone Bibs & Baby Toys
Prep & Storage
Batch cooking? No problem. These freezer trays, storage pots, and snack boxes make preparing and storing baby meals so much easier (and cuter!).
