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BLW & Toddler mealtime essentials
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items Whether you are just starting baby led weaning or transitioning to toddler meals these are the essentials you need.
These long sleeve coveralls bibs are a must have for BLW. My 3 year old still uses them to this day. Perfect for the mess of weaning and last so long.
NEW Long-Sleeve Coveralls
We loved these spoons, they were the perfect size for my baby’s mouth and great for teaching how to hold cutlery.
Multi-Stage Baby Weaning Spoon & Dipper - Dippit™(Two Pack)
Perfect size for a baby to hold and love that it comes with the travel case. I keep a spare set in the car and one in the baby bag
Doddl Baby Spoon & Fork Set + Travel Case
The bamboo bamboo suction plates and bowls are great quality. I love the different sections when deconstructing a meal that I would have such as fajitas.
Bamboo Baby Suction Plate - Elephant
Now that my daughter is 3 everything has to be peppa themed. Again i love a divider plate as i can keep her safe foods separate from any new foods
Peppa Pig 3-Section Kids Divided Plate
This is the book i followed with my now 3 year old and i will reuse again with my newborn. The recipes are not only for your baby but for your family which I really enjoyed.
What Mummy Makes: Cook Once for You & Baby
This little mini chopper from ninja is amazing for BLW. I use it for making purees such as sweet potato mash etc still to this day. I also use it to chop fruit and veg in general
Ninja Express Chop Mini Herb & Veg Chopper
I found having a steamer/blender combo very beneficial at the beginning. It’s pretty easy to clean which is always a benefit
Grownsy Baby Food Maker & Processor, Black&Gold
These straw cups are how i taught my daughter to drink from a straw. I lightly squeezed the cup so that water would go into her mouth and she began to suck from the straw
ICEBLUEOR 2 Pack Honey Bear Sippy Cups
The tum tum cups are a favourite of ours. They come in different sizes and lovely different animal versions. They are valve free which is recommended for straw cups
TUM TUM Tippy Up Free Flow Sippy Cup 300ml
The doidy cup is how i taught my daughter to drink from an open cup. It does take a little bit of getting used to. The handles make it easy for little ones to hold. This is a great invention
Doidy Cup 200ml Slanted Training Cup Grey
My daughter loves her new Minnie Mouse water bottle. We wanted a stainless steel option that would keep drinks cool in the hot weather. This thing is pretty indestructible for the amount of times she has dropped it
Thermos FUNtainer | Stainless Steel Water Bottles | 12oz, 16oz
Collapsible silicone snack pots are perfect for your baby bag or in the car. When i wanted my little girl to pace eating a snack i would pop the food in these and she wouldn’t be able to shove everything in her mouth at once
PandaEar 2 Pack Collapsible Toddler Snack Pots
These are perfect for storing and left overs or when bulk cooking some baby food. Also great for popping some snacks in your bag for travelling. Really easy to clean also
PandaEar Baby Food Snack Storage Containers, 12 Pack
The easymat was so handy for travel or eating at a restaurant. It comes with a cover so you can make a little pack lunch ahead of time. Really easy to clean and the suction is very strong
EasyMat Mini Silicone Baby Suction Plate Pink