Baby feeding supplies list
Our Favorite Baby Feeding Supplies for Starting Solids
In this guide:
- Spoons
- Bowls and Plates
- Bibs
- Snack Cups
- Placemats
You don’t need a ton of gear to start feeding solids, but a few key items will make the endeavor much easier… especially bibs, bowls, and spoons.
Lucie feeding AliceSpoons
For Introducing Solids (6 Months+)Good spoons are key to successful feeding. Spoons with little spoon-heads are perfect (I just said spoon-head, heh heh). You may want to try a few different ones to experiment – below are some parent favorites.
If you’re doing finger foods (ahem, the fancy-dancy term for this is baby-led weaning…), you may not need any infant spoons yet (they can’t spoon-feed themselves until later). But it’s not a bad idea to have a few on hand.
Munchkin Infant Spoons ~ $3 for 6
Quick and dirty. These rounded, soft spoon bowls are the perfect size. We’ve used these spoons for years and they’ve never let us down.
OXO Silicone Feeding Spoon ~ $8 for 2
A softer version (for teething babes and whatnot). Made with Stainless steel for durability.
For Self-Feeding (Toddler)Nuby Spoons and Forks ~ $8 for 4-pack (2 spoons & 2 forks)
As your kiddo gets older, you’ll want to start him with a larger spoon head and a thicker fork. Usually made of soft plastic, so as to not hurt themselves, and a non-slip handle, these are the gold standard. (See also: the Munchkin version)
RE-PLAY Spoons & Forks Set ~ $10 for 8 (4 of each)
These BPA-free utensils made from recycled plastic are very durable and will last well into childhood. Pick from a vast range of bright color options.
OXO Tot Training Fork and Spoon Set ~ $8
Training silverware is the next step, just before actual silverware. They still have non-slip handles, but their rounded heads are made of stainless steel.
These ones are the best, IMO, but there are many options to choose from: NUK (spoons and forks or set with knife), Skip Hop, Munchkin, etc.
Bowls & Plates
For Introducing Solids (6 Months+)Start with a bunch of plastic bowls for mixing purees. Simple stacking bowls will do the trick. Don’t even think about anything breakable, since bowl-tossing will be your baby’s favorite sport for the next 12 months or so (yes, I just got nailed in the eye the other day, WTH?).
Munchkin Stackable Bowls ~ $8 for 8
These are our favorite kind – you can never have enough and they’re sold everywhere.
NUK Bunch-A-Bowls ~ $7 for 4
Another parent-favorite, these come with lids to take on-the-go.
For Self-Feeding (Toddler)Of course, you can still use the bowls listed above as your baby grows, however, you may want to also stock up on toddler-friendly bowls and plates.
Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls ~ $9 for 3
These really do work! They even suction to the stroller snack tray.
ezpz Happy Mat ~ $25
It’s a placemat and plate in one that suctions to the table: a true game changer for parents. The mat has three compartments for all of the food groups they won’t eat (kidding!) (sort of). Dishwasher safe and easy to travel with.
*Explore the whole collection – including a bowl, mini mat (great for restaurants), and play mat (*this one is so pretty!).
Divided Plate from Target ~ $0.50
Yes, you saw that right => 50 cents! Hands down one of our favorite divided plates — they hold up after years of (ab)use and are dishwasher safe. The sections are the perfect portion size and the walls are just high enough for scoop-training.
P.S. Available in all sorts of sizes and colors.
Bibs
Feeding babies is MESSY, y’all. There’s no getting around it. Some folks opt for shirtless feeding (the BABY, not you, parents), which may save on laundry but will likely require a bath or wipe-down afterward. Personally, I find the dressing/undressing part to be way more work than just throwing on a bib, but whatevs.
Bibs will prevent (reduce?) stains on your baby’s clothes. They come in different shapes and sizes; some bibs simply go around the neck and protect the top of the shirt, while others have sleeves and can be “worn” for more protection. I recommend you get some of both, depending on what’s on the menu that day {i.e., some foods are messier than others}. Alice loved to finger paint her body (and the dog) with hummus, so I was pretty much screwed on those days.
Basic BibsBumkins Bibs ~ $17 for 3
For a simple, basic bib, this is definitely the group favorite. It’s waterproof, comes in cute designs, and is super easy to wash (in the laundry, even). It also has a catch-pocket, which you will come to appreciate. Best of all, you can fold it up into a compact square and easily throw it in your diaper bag.
*Available in sizes: starter (4-9 months), super (6-24 months), sleeved (6-24 months) and junior (1-3 years).
BabyBjorn Soft Bib ~ $19 for 2
Another crowd-favorite.
These are super easy to clean, have a deep pocket to catch food, and an adjustable closure to fit a growing baby for many months. These bibs are a bit more sturdy (harder for baby to yank off), but unlike the Bumkins bib, they don’t fold or store as easily.
These will offer more protection, especially around the shoulders and sleeves.
IKEA “KLADDIG” ~ $9
An affordable, quick and dirty favorite is the nickname, “the angry viking child.” *Fits 0-18 months.
Kushies Cleanbib ~ $19
Parents love this simple, SLEEVED waterproof bib. Though, the price has gone up recently…
Hero Bibs ~ $29
Handmade and specifically designed not only to keep your little one clean, but also the highchair. Just tuck it under the top tray or let it hang over the sides. Also great for art projects and will last through the years.
Miscellaneous
Snack cups
Munchkin Snack Catcher ~ $5 for 2
Every parent’s go-to.
The lids prevent food from spilling onto the floor but make it easy for kiddos to reach inside and grab their favorite snack.
*If you’re not into plastics, Munchkin also makes a stainless steel version with a lid ($10).
Nuby Monster Snack Cup ~ $7
A fun twist on the standard snack cup. Kids love holding his monster hands. The lid can be tricky to get on and off – but that just means it’s doing its job. 😉
Placemats
Munchkin Silicone Placemats ~ $10 for 2
If you have a table in need of protecting, make sure you have a couple of these on hand. They measure 11 X 15 and are sticky on the bottom so they stay in place. They’re thin, too, so they’re easy to roll up if you need one for an outing, a picnic, etc. Top-rack dishwasher safe.
(No, I don’t work for Munchkin, I just like their stuff). And yes, they are BPA-free.
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About the Author
Meg Beilsmith Collins started Lucie’s List in 2010 after learning everything about babies the hard way; she is now the Editor in Chief.
She’s an Industrial Engineer from Georgia Tech and a former car seat technician (CPST) who lives near Clearwater, FL with her husband Rich and daughters Lucie and Alice. She enjoys 90s music, MomFit, camping and anything on the water.
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A list of baby feeding essentials and supplies for starting solids with your baby. Everything you need to make feeding your baby a little easier.
Are you wondering: What do you need for feeding a baby? What are the best baby utensils? What are the best baby feeding essentials?
I’m here to help! I’m a mom of two boys who love to eat. With my first we started purees at 4 months old and then introduced solid food around 6 months.
You can read more about our experience with combo feeding here: How To Combine Purees and Baby-Led Weaning
With my second son, he wasn’t that into purees so we waited and jumped right into baby-led weaning at 6 months old. You can read more about our experience with baby-led weaning here: Baby-Led Weaning Guide and Food Ideas
Whether you are doing purees or baby-led weaning (or a combo of both) these baby feeding essentials will make feeding your baby just a little bit easier. This is everything I recommend to make meal time just a little bit easier!
Favorite Baby Food?
If you are looking for clean baby food, here are some of our favorites!
- Serenity Kids Pouches (Use JESSICA20 for 20% off)- clean, organic, meat and veggie ingredients for a farm-to-table experience for your baby
- Amara Baby Food – superfood, organic, and no-sugar added baby food packets
Best Feeding Products
- Ingenuity High Chair or Ingenuity Baby Base 2-in-1 Booster – we have the booster seat and love it because it doesn’t take up an extra spot at the table.
Both of these are must haves because they are so easy to wipe down. You will want a safe place to feed your baby food so they can sit up appropriately to avoid choking.
- Silicone Bibs – these will help keep your baby (and floor) clean and catch all the food that your baby drops as they are learning to eat and practicing bringing food to their mouth. Silicone bibs are perfect because they are easily wiped down or can be put in the dishwasher.
- Bibado Full-coverage Bib – a complete game changer for messy eating! This full-coverage bib can be hooked onto your high chair or table so that your baby and their seat stays completely clean during their messy food experience. Great for messy foods like yogurt or pasta. I also use these for crafts with my toddlers. Clean up is so easy and is as simple as wiping down the bibs. Use PINECONES20 for 20% off site-wide.
- Silicone Baby Fruit Feeders – These have been great when starting to transition to more “real food”.
Silicone feeders are also great for teething or entertaining your young eater while you try to cook dinner. We have filled these with banana, avocado, frozen mango, and diced cucumber!
- Beginner Fork & Spoon Set – ergonomically shaped handles help your baby easily grasp the fork or spoon and easily bring it to their mouth. When first starting I like to help them practicing poking and then showing them how they can bring the food to their mouth. This is a great first set, but don’t expect your baby to be proficient until closer to 12+ months.
- EZPZ Suction Plate Mini Mat – if you use a high chair or once your baby is ready to move to the table, a suction plate can be so helpful! We love the ones from EZPZ. They are also great to bring to restaurants for your baby to eat off of. Take 25% Off Orders $75+ at EZPZ with Code EZPZ25LOVE
- Infantino Squeeze Station – if you want to make your own baby food and store them easily, we love this baby food pouch maker! Pouches are so convenient on the go and for a disposable storage option for baby food you are eating at home.
You can also use this for toddlers who love applesuace or smoothies on the go.
- ChooMee SoftSip Food Pouch Tops – if you do feed your baby baby food or food from pouches, these are a great tips for helping them to feed themselves. These tops stop your baby from squeezing the food out everywhere, and only work when your baby sucks. We started using these around 9+ months.
- EZPZ Tiny Cup – you might be surprised to learn that babies can start using an open cup as early as 4-6 months! This tiny cup is only 2oz and is the perfect training; it’s small so spills will be minimal, made of silicone so great for teething, and tiny for small hands. We have the EZPZ Mini Cup which is 4oz and great for toddlers! Take 25% Off Orders $75+ at EZPZ with Code EZPZ25LOVE
- EZPZ Silicone Drying Rack – not really a feeding product itself, but you will want somewhere to dry all those feeding products you do buy for your baby.
Our favorite is the new EZPZ Silicone Drying Rack! It looks so sleek on our counter and has removable prong attachments to help hold bottles, cups, plates, or almost anything you may need to dry.
Thanks for stopping by! You might also like these related posts:
- 10 Toddler Feeding Essentials
- Easy Banana French Toast for Babies & Toddlers
- Self-Feeding ideas for 8-12 Month Olds
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List of products for breastfeeding: products allowed for breastfeeding
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Content:
- Why breastfeeding is good
- Why good nutrition is important when breastfeeding
- What determines the quality of mother's milk
- What not to eat during lactation
- Products recommended for consumption
- Breastfeeding Rules Webinar with Breastfeeding Specialist
Every mother wants her baby to grow up healthy.
This is why breastfeeding is so important from the moment the baby is born. Mother's milk contains all the useful substances, vitamins and trace elements necessary for a newborn. During breastfeeding, it is very important that the mother's diet is rational, varied and balanced. nine0008
Why breastfeeding is good
To begin with, it is worth noting all the benefits that breastfeeding gives a newborn. The matter is in the composition and other features of mother's milk:
- It always has the right temperature.
- It contains all the necessary nutrients, vitamins and trace elements.
- It is able to adapt to the needs of the child, changing the composition and nutritional value over time, as E. Komarovsky writes about this in "The Beginning of Your Child's Life". nine0015
As a result, the child receives a product that is right for him. Of course, it is worth talking about safety only when the mother adheres to the appropriate diet.
It should be remembered that food molecules eaten by a woman with breast milk enter the baby's body.
This is important!
If we talk about the benefits of breastfeeding for the woman herself, then it is worth referring to the study of the joint group study on hormonal factors in the development of breast cancer, conducted in 2002. It showed that breastfeeding reduces the risk of developing cancer of the reproductive system. So this is an excellent prevention of cancer, which can be triggered by hormonal surges in the body of a woman who has given birth. nine0008
Why good nutrition is important when breastfeeding
As mentioned above, everything that a mother eats enters the body of a child with breast milk. This brings great benefits for the health, full growth and development of the baby and the prevention of allergic diseases in the future. However, it can also harm him, cause digestive problems and an allergic reaction, because the gastrointestinal tract of the newborn is still being formed.
Proper nutrition is a guarantee that the child will receive only useful things from the mother, which will help him fully grow and develop to the delight of his parents. Dr. Komarovsky recommends excluding from the mother's diet what was not in the diet of her great-grandmother. nine0019
What determines the quantity and quality of mother's milk
For obvious reasons, a young mother cannot help being nervous, but it is in her power to build her own daily routine. It is recommended to devote more time to rest: the more time a woman allows herself to sleep and refuse to perform heavy household chores, the better she feels. And her good health is the key to the health of the baby, who will receive all the necessary substances from the breast milk of a calm and well-rested mother. So, you can safely connect your husband to household duties (yes, he works, but motherhood is also hard work, which, by the way, is still not paid), relatives, friends or hired nannies and cleaners.
A woman cannot feed properly if she does not have the opportunity to get enough sleep and do other things (we are not talking about cleaning and cooking, but about hobbies and cultural activities). nine0019
What not to eat during lactation
Consider separately breastfeeding products that need to be limited or excluded. These include:- unheated products of animal origin - raw and undercooked meat (shish kebab, etc.), fish, sushi, unpasteurized milk, raw eggs
- any alcoholic beverages
- concentrated broths, preserves, pickles, marinades, sausages, hot spices and condiments
- strong tea and coffee (safe amount of caffeine up to 200 mg per day, a cup of coffee can contain 60-150 mg of caffeine, and tea - 30-60 mg)
Why are they dangerous? Everyone knows about the dangers of alcohol: it causes irreparable damage to health and destroys the organs of even an adult, and even more so a small child. Coffee and strong brewed tea contain caffeine, which, on the contrary, penetrates well into breast milk and has a stimulating effect on the nervous system of the baby.
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This is important!
Semi-finished products and carbonated drinks are harmful due to the high content of dyes, preservatives, salt and sugar. These foods can cause bloating and colic in the baby.
Products recommended for consumption
Allowed breastfeeding foods are vegetables, fruits (with caution tropical), cereals, lean meat, low-fat soups, cheese, boiled and baked fish. What is their use? nine0008
- Vegetables. In the first weeks it is recommended to eat raw vegetables with caution, it is better if they are boiled or stewed. Even heat-treated, they are a source of vitamins and have a beneficial effect on the intestines.
- Porridges are very satisfying and healthy, because a nursing mother needs a lot of energy! They contain slow carbohydrates, the necessary protein, vitamins and a whole range of minerals and trace elements. nine0015
- Lean meat is boiled or baked beef, veal, rabbit.
Meat as a source of protein helps the body cope with stress, provides energy. A mother who is breastfeeding must definitely consume 100 g of meat per day. - Low-fat soups. In the first months of a baby's life, it is recommended to cook vegetable soups with beef or lean pork broth. They must be present in the diet of a nursing mother due to the presence of proteins, iron, amino acids and trace elements in them. nine0015
- Cheese. This product contains calcium, which is essential for both mother and growing baby.
- Boiled and baked fish. Its benefit is that it is rich in protein and omega-3, -6 polyunsaturated fatty acids. The fish also contains phosphorus and iodine, B vitamins, necessary for a nursing mother.
- Milk, dairy and sour milk products - a source of protein, calcium, pre- and probiotics.
Proper nutrition of a nursing mother is very important so that the baby receives as much of the necessary substances from mother's milk as possible.
And then breastfeeding will be beneficial for the baby, and the nursing mother will help to enjoy her new role and realize the happiness of motherhood.
Video "Breastfeeding Rules Webinar with Breastfeeding Specialist"
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What you can and can not eat while breastfeeding a nursing mother: a list of products
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When breastfeeding, a nursing mother can eat: vegetables, fruits, boiled fish .... You can’t eat: chocolate, canned foods ... The full list of products is in the article. nine0008
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A loving mother always takes care of her child's health.
And what is the most important thing for a newborn? - One of the important points is the solution of the problem of proper nutrition of a nursing mother: what can be eaten while breastfeeding, and what is not recommended, because along with milk, the mother will pass on to the baby both useful components of her diet, and not so much.
Download the list of products (what you can eat and what you can’t eat) from our Yandex disk – https://yadi.sk/i/Zu4IAy0VgirM4
What you can and cannot eat while breastfeeding
eating through the stomach, not the umbilical cord, so sometimes he may have gas, intestinal colic or diarrhea. You should not be afraid of this, the baby will very quickly get used to the new conditions, and then it will be possible to gradually introduce new foods into the mother's diet. nine0008
You can keep a food diary to keep track of your child's reaction to a food.
Every day, write down the meals you ate and your child's behavior.
Short list of allowed products
- Vegetables . Necessarily in heat treatment, at first refrain from eating them raw. Bake, boil, stew. Freshly squeezed juices are possible after one month. After three - enter fresh vegetables in the menu. More about vegetables with breastfeeding
- Fruit . Stay away from grapes, citrus fruits, mangoes, papaya, avocados, strawberries, and raspberries. Apples are only baked, try to peel them. You can safely eat bananas. Freshly squeezed juices are possible after one month. After three - you can introduce one new fruit every two days, watch the baby's reaction. More about fruits pr GV
- Almost all porridges can be consumed, they help digestion, besides they are satisfying and contain many nutrients. Except instant cereals. nine0015
- Various soups with vegetable broth.
- Meat is eaten separately from all products and only lean.
- Cheese.
- Poultry.
- Fermented milk products can be introduced in a week - kefir, fermented baked milk (it is better to use it, it is softer than kefir), cottage cheese, yogurt, curdled milk.
- Boil fish (sea, river) , bake with vegetables. (fish when breastfeeding)
- Eggs can also be eaten, but remember that this is an allergen.
- Bread can be eaten in small quantities with additives such as bran.
- You should not get carried away with sweets , but you can eat dried fruits, biscuits, biscuits, bagels.
- Butter and vegetable oil.
- Dry crackers, biscuits, marmalade, marshmallows, marshmallows (without chocolate).
- Weak green and black teas, weak coffee, fruit drinks, compote, herbal teas with mint, thyme and oregano, still mineral water.
nine0090 - After a month, you can gradually introduce borscht, sour cream, nuts, fruit drink, jam into the menu .
After six months, you can eat honey, various herbal spices, legumes, seafood . Also during this period you can eat pasta, cheese, seasonal fruits and vegetables (this is important, only in season!).
What not to eat
In addition, you need to know about stop foods, the use of which is strictly prohibited for all nursing mothers. First of all, it is:
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- Alcohol.
- Chocolate, some sweet products - pastries, especially with the addition of various colors and substitutes.
- Coffee and tea, refrain from it at least for the first six months. Subsequently, you can use them, but only high-quality ones, coffee - well brewed, tea - brewed, not in bags. ATTENTION! The exception is special teas, the so-called breastfeeding teas, which include fennel, cumin, lemon balm, anise - such teas increase breast milk lactation.
nine0015 - It is necessary to abstain from semi-finished products, from products with artificial preservatives and dyes, you can use only high-quality and fresh products.
- Carbonated drinks should also be discarded - they will not bring any benefit to either the baby or the mother.
- Garlic, onion and other spicy foods.
- From smoked meat, sausage, fish.
- From fatty meat and fat.
- From legumes and black bread.
- From sauerkraut, radish, radish, fermented cheeses (suluguni, brynza, Adyghe), sausages, ham. nine0015
- From exotic fruits.
Download the list of products (what you can eat and what you can’t eat) – https://yadi.sk/i/Zu4IAy0VgirM4
A detailed article of all prohibitions for a nursing mother - What a nursing mother should not eat, which is strongly not recommended for mothers with breastfeeding
We also read: Breastfeeding mom nutrition: myths and truth
The most important thing to remember is that your body and your baby's body are unique and the list of products for breastfeeding for you may differ from the one provided.
