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Feeding my toddler : products, tips, resources and recipes
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items My 18 month old started solids at 6 months with purees and oatmeal, then we moved into baby lead weaning, and now he eats what we eat pretty regularly.
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Food prep products
Serving products
Groceries
Tips & Resources
Meal Inspo & Recipes
Food prep products
I love these for steamed veggies, cheese slices, and fruit. It made meals fun for both my toddler and me.
Fruit & Veggie Cutters Set, 22 Pcs with Food Picks
I've used these to make empanada and also peanut butter sandwiches. It's very cute.
4 PCS Dumpling Maker Press, Dough Press Stamp
Steam fresh or frozen veggies quickly.
Rapid Veggie Steamer | Microwave in 4 Minutes
Serving products
This is a good set for feeding oatmeal and soups. I suggest hand washing anything with silicone though. When it goes in the dishwasher, it can come out tasting like soap. Ick.
Ginbear Suction Bowls for Baby Girl, Pink Set
Less than $5 for these is a good deal. I prefer metal to silicone when it comes to forks. My son has an easier time using these to pick up meat and veggies.
ECR4Kids My First Meal Pal Silverware - 3-Pack
At less than $3 for 3 plates this is a great deal. They're easy to clean too. I use these daily now that my son doesn't need the suction plates.
Parent's Choice - Toddler Plates - Walmart
This is an affordable no frills, no spills sippy cup. It was the first sippy cup my son had. By 9 months he got the hang of it. I think it was a good introductory cup.
Munchkin® Mighty Grip® Trainer Sippy Cup, 8 oz, Blue, Unisex
This is a great way to pack snacks for the park and also store leftovers. My son also likes to just carry them around.
Glad for Kids Sesame Street Lunch Containers
This was my son's first meal set. We still use most of them almost a year later.
10 Pack Silicone Baby Feeding Set - Blue
Training chopsticks! 🍜 I put these at his place setting when the rest of our family is eating with chopsticks. He hasn't figured them out yet but I want him to associate them with noodles and Asian dishes.
PandaEar 2 Pairs Dinosaur Kid Learning Chopsticks
These cups come very highly recommended. We have one and my son has used it but he prefers his straw cup. I'm adding this to my list because I know many kids and parents who love this cup.
Munchkin Miracle 360° 2pk Trainer Cup - Blue/Green - 14oz
These are our FAVORITE straw cups. We use them all the time for milk and water. They are a bit of a pain to clean (use the Boon cactus brush set!), but they are so worth it. And they are very affordable for the quality!
Dr. Brown's Baby's First Straw Cup, 2 Pack
This is the high chair we have. It's easy to clean and converts to a booster seat.
Ingenuity SmartClean Trio Elite 3-in-1 High Chair
Great for teething! Just add cold fruit.
Boon Pulp Silicone Baby Fruit Feeder - 2 Count
Groceries
These are a favorite amongst most toddlers and parents. My boy loved these.
Gerber Puffs Banana Cereal Baby Snacks - 1.48oz
I liked these for quick meals when the rest of us might be eating something too salty or spicy. They have a variety of meals that also help introduce them to less beige flavors and textures.
Happy Baby Advancing Textures Bowl Sweet Potato & Coconut Curry Baby Meals - 4oz
I added purees to his oatmeal early on. It's a good way to change up the consistency and add nutrients. Later I would thicken his servings of the soups the whole family was eating with oatmeal. It makes it easier for your toddler to use their hands o...
Beech-Nut Organic Oatmeal Baby Cereal Canister - 8oz
My son is not afraid of strong flavors. We introduced him to seafood early. Sardines are a great way to start that. They're healthy for growing babies, too.
Season Sardines in Water, 4.25 oz Can - Walmart.com
Prepare the pasta and top with some veggies puree. It's a great introduction to solids.
La Moderna Alphabet Pasta, Durum Wheat, 7 Oz
Tips & Resources
Some info and tips on instagram.
Instagram (@blwmealsapp)
Solid Starts is a great app to help with BLW.
Solid Starts - Apps on Google Play
Meal Inspo & Recipes
Recipes to get you started on your baby's BLW journey.
Baby Led Weaning Recipes Archives