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You can start feeding your baby solids once they turn 6 months, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP). And although you may be excited to see them try the foods you love, you’ll be less excited for the mess that follows. Fortunately there are bowls, plates, and feeding mats designed specifically for babies that can make meals more enjoyable and less messy.

Baby dinnerware is perfectly sized for your baby's mini meals and unbreakable in case your baby decides to send it flying. Additionally, baby bowls and plates can encourage your child to self-feed, which the AAP recommends to help your child self-regulate their food intake. But before your baby's ready for that stage, pint-sized bowls and plates make it much easier to spoon-food your baby during meals, and clean up afterwards.

How we chose the best baby bowls and plates

We talked with three parents on BabyCenter's editorial team who have three children between them and have used several of the bowls, plates, and mats on this list. They told us which were easy to use and easy to clean.
We utilized results from the BabyCenter Feeding awards, in which more than 300 parents in the BabyCenter community voted on their favorite baby bowls and plates. Their votes and comments helped inform our decision on which baby bowls and plates are most helpful at mealtime.
We analyzed reviews from the 4 million members of BabyCenter's Community seeking a consensus of opinions on the best-looking and -performing baby bowls and plates from as diverse a group of caregivers as possible. All of the bowls, plates, and mats on this list received overwhelmingly positive reviews for:
- Ease of use
- Ease of cleaning
- Appropriate sizing for baby meals
- Good looks

Best baby bowl overall

Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls

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Three graduated-size suction bowls are included in this set that BabyCenter parents selected as their very favorite baby bowl in the 2022 BabyCenter Food Awards. "They help reduce mess. Plus, they're fun colors which makes them more attractive to toddlers," one Food Awards voter commented, while another wrote that they are "simple and easy to clean."

Caregivers appreciate that each bowl is a different size: The small bowl holds 7 ounces, the medium bowl 9 ounces, and the large bowl 12 ounces. This makes it easy to serve small snacks and larger meal-sized portions without overfilling. BabyCenter Senior SEO Content Strategist Sarah Darby adds that the bowls are perfect for soft or liquidy foods like soup or yogurt.

The "stay put" in these bowls' name is also apt, fans say, as the wide base grips onto smooth, flat surfaces. Though Sarah notes that the bowls won’t stay put if you try to adhere them to a wet surface, so be sure to dry both the base and the surface.

Parents say that these bowls made self-feeding more peaceful and less messy, as children find it easy to scoop food out of them using their fingers or a spoon, but can't remove the bowls to upend or throw them. Despite being difficult for even determined toddlers to budge, the bowl is easy enough for parents to remove: just lift up the suction release tab at the bottom of each bowl.

Heads up
Munchkin says these bowls are top-rack dishwasher-safe but the AAP recommends plastic food containers be washed by hand.

Parents say
"Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls work awesome for us! We take them everywhere and he can't get them up, even when he hangs onto the edge."

"The Munchkin Stay Put suction bowls and plates stick to our Graco highchair."

"We use the Munchkin brand suction bowls and plates! Even my husband has to struggle to pull them up, and he’s a U.S. Marine lmao."

"We now use the munchkin bowls...they suction so well!! He tries to pull them off and he can’t then whines about it, haha. They are also made of plastic and have the silicone bit on the bottom which suctions. No issues with soap smells now!"

Specs

Dimensions: Not listed
Capacity: 7, 9, and 12 ounces
Material: BPA-free plastic
Care: Dishwasher-safe (top rack only)
Age range: 6 months and up
Color options: 2

Best baby plate overall

Mushie Square Dinnerware Plates

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For simple, easy-to-clean, non-suction indestructible plates that will last for years, Mushie is the brand to beat. At almost eight inches square, these plates are about the size of an average mouse pad and lightweight enough that they're easy for babies to hold. They can drop them, bang them, or throw them; the tough polypropylene plastic won't break or dent no matter what treatment they're given.

BabyCenter Senior Health Editor Olivia DeLong says she uses these plates to feed her 3-year-old every single day: "They are so easy, come in adorable colors (I'm all for the blush and sage green tones!) and are super durable."

Olivia started out using a different Mushie product, silicone suction bowls, but found that they picked up the taste of the dish soap she used, which would then transfer into the food. No such issues with the plastic plates, says Olivia.

Heads up
These plates also come in 7.5-inch round versions, but the square ones are easier for most babies to hold since they can grip the corners.

Specs

Dimensions: 7.5 x 7. 5 x 1 inches
Capacity:Not listed
Material: BPA-free polypropylene plastic
Care: Dishwasher-safe
Age range: Not listed
Color options: 4

Best baby plate with storage

WeeSprout Kids Divided Suction Plates With Lids

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If your child doesn't finish their meal at one sitting, pop on one of WeeSprout's plastic transparent lids for super-easy storage that doesn't require you to dirty another dish. The lids also make these dishes great for travel: You can bring along your baby's dinner to a restaurant or relative's house and have them seated and eating in seconds.

Once you're actually at the table, WeeSprout's suction plates stick to smooth surfaces with a tenacity that reminds some parents of barnacles on the bottom of a boat; turn one over and you'll see why: Four sturdy suction cups line the bottom of these plates, so even if your child manages to get one unstuck, it's unlikely they can pry the whole plate up. The WeeSprout plate is made of soft, squishy silicone, comes in gorgeous colors, and has three sections so foods don't touch.

Heads up
Each set of three includes three different colors; you can't buy a set with two or three the same.

Parents say
"Easy to clean and store."

"Easy wash and rinse and can be used on the go."

Specs

Dimensions: 8.7-inch diameter
Capacity:Not listed
Material: Silicone (plates), BPA, PVC, and phthalate-free plastic (lids)
Care: Dishwasher-safe
Age range: Not listed
Color options: 14

Best wooden baby bowl

Avanchy Bamboo Suction Baby Bowl

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Beautifully handcrafted in sustainable bamboo, this set is lovely to look at and a favorite of parents who value simple, natural materials. Bamboo is naturally non-toxic, and this bowl is finished with food-grade varnish, so you don’t have to worry about your child’s food “absorbing” any toxic materials. The ergonomic matching spoon has the same varnish, and is tipped with soft silicone that won't hurt tender gums or tongues.

When your baby is small, the bowl fits into the silicone ring to keep it snugly on the table; when your baby outgrows the throwing-and-dropping stage, you can remove the ring and use the bowl and spoon without it. Both spoon and bowl are sized for smaller hands, and parents say it feels good to hold, and babies love holding, playing with, and sometimes even feeding themselves with the pretty and well-balanced spoon.

Heads up
Avanchy recommends hand-washing both spoon and bowl

Parents say
"I've had the most success with the Avanchy bamboo bowls. The suction seems to work a bit better than with other brands."

"Avanchy bamboo plates and bowls have worked great for us! We also like the Munchkin bowls but they don’t stick as well/often as the Avanchys do."

"Avanchy products - bowls, plate and spoons are amazing but they are pricey compared to others because they are made of bamboo and silicone. "

Specs

Dimensions: 5-inch diameter
Capacity: 10 ounces
Material: Bamboo, silicone
Care: Handwash
Age range:4-72 months
Color options: 9

Best baby feeding mat

The Mini Mat by Ezpz

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Designed by a feeding specialist, the Ezpz mat is an innovative alternative to bowls and plates. Fill each section with food, adhere the mat to your table or highchair tray, then spoon-feed your child or allow them to self-feed. Either way the mat stubbornly clings to tables and trays so your child can't tip it or drop it. Parents also like how easy it is to roll up tidily into its included travel bag and bring with you to restaurants or Grandma's house.

The entire mat is made of food-safe silicone, and is available in eight sophisticated colors like sage green, coral, and aqua blue.

One downside some parents mention: This mat is about the size of a piece of notebook paper, so it might not fit on smaller highchair trays. Jeanne Beacom, BabyCenter's Senior Campaign Reporting Manager and Sarah say they have this issue with the Stokke Tripp Trapp and Stokke Clikk, respectively. But Sarah says that once her child was old enough to pull up to the table for meals, the Mini Mat became supremely useful: "He can lift it up if he tries, but he isn't throwing it every meal!" says Sarah, who adds that the Mini Mat is easy to clean because it doesn't have corners that goop can gather in.

Heads up
For a few extra dollars you can buy a matching lid for this tray so you can store food in it.

Parents say
"We have two and they're great! My daughter likes to throw her bowls and plates, but she can't throw the mat. I like the different compartments."

"The Ezpz mat comes in a travel bag and is great for eating out."

Specs

Dimensions: 10.75 x 7.75 x 1 inch
Capacity: 8 ounces (4-ounce and two 2-ounce spaces)
Material: Silicone
Care: Dishwasher-safe
Age range: 6 months and up
Color options: 8

Best baby bowl for food prep

Nuby Garden Fresh Mash N' Feed Bowl

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The easiest way to feed your baby is to simply mash up some of what you're eating. The Nuby Garden Fresh bowl makes it even simpler with this set, which includes a hand masher, a mashing bowl with a non-slip base, a sealing lid, and a long-handled feeding spoon. You can quickly mash fruit, steamed veggies, potatoes, and other nutritious foods to whatever texture you want for your baby, then use the spoon for feeding. The sealing lid allows you to store larger batches for later or keep food secure while in transit, and the whole set stores easily in your diaper bag.

Parents who appreciate this set like that the bowl has ridges at the bottom that makes it much easier to break up food. They also say that the lid snaps on quite firmly, and resists falling off even when the bowl happens to get turned upside down in transit.

Heads up
The ridges inside the bowl are handy for prep, but can be a pain to clean without a scrub brush.

Parents say
"I love being able to mash fresh foods for my little one."

"So easy to use. "

Specs

Dimensions: Not listed
Capacity: 10 ounces
Material: BPA-free plastic
Care: Dishwasher-safe
Age range: 4 months and up
Color options: 2

Best stainless steel baby bowl, cup, and plate

Kiddobloom Baby/Kids Stainless Steel Dinnerware

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No need to worry about the potential toxins in plastic when you choose stainless steel, naturally non-toxic and practically indestructible. Parents say that their kids love having their own little set of dinnerware at the ready, and enjoy eating more when foods are served in all three together. They also say that the double handles on the bowl makes it easier for babies to hold, and that picky kids appreciate the sections in the steel plate that prevent food from touching.

Like most kids' dinnerware, this set is dishwasher-safe and won’t be warped by the heat. Thanks to the stainless steel material, you don’t have to worry about the set absorbing off-flavors from food or detergent. It comes out of the dishwasher with a beautiful mirror shine, and it'll hold on to that shine for so many years, you might someday find yourself serving grandkids meals in it.

Heads up
Stainless steel conducts temperature well, so beware when serving warm food.

Specs

Dimensions: Bowl: 4.2 x 2 inches; cup: 2.5 x 2.9 inches; dish: 9.5 x 6.3 x .9 inches
Capacity: Bowl: 13 ounces; cup: 6 ounces
Material: Stainless steel
Care: Dishwasher-safe
Age range: None listed
Color options: 1

What to look for in baby bowls and plates

The right baby bowls and plates can make mealtimes easier for your baby and cut down on the mess involved. Baby plates and bowls are typically made from unbreakable materials and sized down for smaller bodies. Some suction to a table or highchair tray, so your little one can't pick up a meal and fling it to the floor; most have curved sides to help your baby get food onto the spoon and keep soft foods like oatmeal and yogurt contained.

Baby bowls and plates are made from many different materials. Here are the pros and cons of the most common kinds:

Plastic: Plastic bowls and plates are light, inexpensive, and easy to keep clean. The AAP warns that plastic may also contain additives that are linked to health concerns; heat may cause substances like BPA and phthalates to leak into food. For this reason, the AAP recommends washing plastic utensils and food containers by hand rather than in the dishwasher, avoiding microwaving food or drinks in plastic, and serving hot food on dishware made of alternate materials like stainless steel.
Silicone: Food-grade silicone is unbreakable like plastic but softer; it can be heated or frozen without leaching toxins, so many parents prefer it to plastic for baby utensils and dinnerware. Silicone is generally dishwasher-safe, but can develop lingering stains and odors over time. Silicone is generally inexpensive, but more expensive than plastic.
Wood: Wood baby bowls and plates are usually more expensive than both silicone and plastic. Often made of sustainable wood like bamboo, wood dinnerware is light and unbreakable. Most wooden baby bowls and plates are dishwasher-safe, but like silicone, stains and odors may permeate the surface and need special treatment to remove.
Stainless steel: Stainless steel bowls and plates are the most expensive compared to wood, silicone, and plastic. They're very light and easy to clean; stains and smells do not cling to them. They may dent over time, and paint or powder coatings may chip off.

Baby bowls and plates also come in different shapes and styles. Here are some common types.

Square: Square plates and squared-off bowls may be easier for you or your baby to hold as you can grip a corner.
Rimmed: Most baby bowls and plates have rims to keep soft foods or liquids from running and to help you and your baby scoop food into spoons.
Suction: Many baby bowls, plates, and food mats come with suction cups or otherwise adhere to the table to keep your baby from picking it up and throwing it. Very determined or strong kids can still sometimes defeat these devices, but they can be useful for many situations.
Sectioned: Baby plates are often compartmentalized into three or four sections, so you can expose your baby to a variety of flavors and textures. (Divided plates are also helpful for picky toddlers who don't like foods to touch.)

Baby bowls may seem too big for the small servings your little one needs during the early months of eating solids, but they're designed for longevity, so your child can keep using them for years to come.

Brenna Howsepian, R.D. contributed to this story.

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14 Best Baby Plates and Bowls

If baby has just started sampling solids, they’re probably not a food connoisseur just yet—but that doesn’t mean they still don’t have taste. Sometimes getting your little one to start loving mealtime is as simple as organizing their fare on a festive baby plate or in a fun shaped baby bowl. They’ll feel like they finally have a place at the table (literally), and they’ll be more excited to dig into what you’re putting down. Thankfully, there’s no shortage of playful plateware on the market today. From sectioned plates that let your kiddo explore different colors, shapes and textures to bowls with suction bases that can stand up to your willful little eater (if and when they start flinging purees and finger foods), these are the baby dinner sets you’ll want to stock up on.

In this article:
Overall best baby plate
Best baby suction plate
Best silicone baby plate
Best bamboo baby plate
Best metal baby plate
Best baby placemat plate
Best budget-friendly baby plate
Overall best baby bowl
Best baby suction bowl
Best silicone baby bowl
Best bamboo baby bowl
Best metal baby bowl
Best budget-friendly baby bowl
Best baby dinner set

What to Look for in Baby Plates and Bowls

At this age, baby’s standards are almost non-existent, but they will show preferences for certain colors over others, and might even ask for a particular baby plate or bowl at snack or mealtime (their froggy plate, their smiley-sun bowl or the set with the spoons that have eyes!) because it just makes what they’re noshing on more fun and even yummier.

As the parent, though, your dinnerware wish list is probably more motivated by what the baby plates and bowls are made of, how easy they are to clean and keep in one piece, if they can promise less of a mess at mealtimes and what kinds of extras they might come with. It’s the little things that prove to be the most important sometimes, like travel-ready lids for eating on the go or easy-grip handles that let you feed your finicky toddler one-handed. Keep the following considerations in mind:

Material and durability. When it comes to baby plates and bowls, there are a number of material options to choose from: silicone, plastic (certified non-toxic BPA- and phthalate-free plastic, that is), eco-friendly bamboo and even stainless steel. Silicone and plastic are your best bets when durability and longevity are a concern, but bamboo also has great endurance and is naturally antimicrobial. Stainless steel is certainly durable and has a cool look to it, but it’s better suited for older toddlers who have more experience eating and are no longer (or less frequently) tossing their plates, bowls and utensils with reckless abandon.
Suction features. If baby gets a kick out of dumping their food onto the floor, try to scout out baby suction plates and baby suction bowls that will stick to the high chair or table. Knowing that your mess-prone omnivore has their purees, cereals, yogurts or first finger foods in a container that stays put might help you fret a little less.
Easy cleanup. For the most part, baby plates and bowls can safely go in the dishwasher post-dining. You’ll still want to cross-reference the manufacturer’s washing instructions, though, to ensure you’re not putting baby’s tableware through more than it can handle. It also depends on the material; bamboo dishes should always be hand-washed, since the protective glosses and varnishes that cover bamboo pieces can be compromised in a wash cycle, leaving them dry, cracked and porous—and you won’t want baby eating from a plate or bowl that’s harboring bacteria.
Fun factor. Adorable animal-shaped plates and bowls and pastel-colored baby dinner sets that can bring smiles to even the grumpiest little ones. After all, the best baby dishes are the ones they will consistently reach for to eat both their favorite and not-so-favorite foods. If baby’s green froggy plate will get them to eat one or two broccoli florets (instead of throwing them on the floor), then you’ll want to keep it around!

Best Baby Plates

Ready to add some new baby plates to your kitchen cabinets? These are our top picks that serve up everything needed for a mess- and stress-free meal session.

Overall Best Baby Plate

Green Sprouts Baby Learning Plate Made from Silicone

Parents of little ones who demand that their peas and carrots don’t touch will appreciate this clever dish. It has four separate sections that help you serve up perfect toddler portions from each food group. The learning plate is made from food-grade silicone and is free from PVC, BPAs and petroleum. It also has a suction base to prevent toppling and an easy-release tab to help you unpeel it from a high chair or table. Better yet, it’s heat-resistant, dishwasher-safe and virtually indestructible.

Best Baby Suction Plate

WeeSprout Divided Suction Plates with Lids

WeeSprout’s silicone divided plates are microwave-, dishwasher-, oven- and freezer-safe and feature an extra-strong suction base that will keep everything in place. Parents will appreciate that the three divided sections have higher sides than other similar products to better reduce spillage. Plus, these baby plates are made of 100 percent BPA-free silicone and come in sets of three vibrant colors.

Best Silicone Baby Plate

Bumkins Silicone Grip Toddler Dish

This stylish option from Bumkins is a natural pick for the best silicone baby plate. Made from soft silicone, the dish features three perfectly proportioned sections and a strong suction base that secures to any surface. It’s also dishwasher-safe and free from BPAs and other harmful chemicals, and comes in a variety of colors to keep things playful. Talk about an all around win!
Best of Baby Winner for Best Baby Tableware

Best Bamboo Baby Plate

bamboo bamboo Fox Suction Plate

Your own wiley fox might not be a fan of what this woodland creature feasts on, but the bamboo baby plate is an adorable way to get them to eat! Made from bamboo that’s free of plastic, melamine and toxins, the fox plate provides three curved compartments for different types of foods (foxes do love apples and raspberries, which are great finger foods for your scavenger!) and easy scooping. Plus, the trusty suction bottom clings to any smooth surface, so you don’t have to worry about the plate toppling over.

Best Metal Baby Plate

Ahimsa Balanced Bites Stainless Steel Plates

Looking for an alternative to silicone baby plates and bowls? Check out this stainless steel tableware from Ahimsa. Created by a real-life mom (who also happens to be a pediatrician), the plates are free of BPA, PVC, phthalates, melamine and lead. Plus, steel dishes are incredibly strong and non-porous, meaning they won’t retain bacteria or become discolored over time. Each plate is divided into three sections to help you serve up a balanced meal. Granted, they’re a little pricey, but they’ll surely last a lifetime.

Best Fun-Shaped Baby Plate

Loulou Lollipop Silicone Suction Snack Plate

Up baby’s mealtime motivation with these adorable animal-shaped baby plates. They come in a variety of shapes, including an elephant, lion, bunny, alligator and rhino—all sure to inspire even the picker of eaters. The bowls are made of 100 percent silicone that’s free of BPA, PVC, phthalates, lead and cadmium, and can safely be popped into the microwave and dishwasher for easy heating and cleaning. Plus, they have a suction base to help keep mealtime messes to a minimum. All reasons why these baby plates earned a Best of Baby award!

Best Baby Placemat Plate

ezpz Mini Mat

Outsmart baby’s tendency to toss their plate on the floor with this mini baby placemat from ezpz, a one-piece silicone plate and placemat combo that suctions to the table (or any flat surface). Divided sections encourage parents to serve a variety of foods, and the plate lightweight enough to bring along on trips or dinners out. Made from 100 percent food-grade silicone, it’s BPA-, BPS-, PVC-, lead- and phthalate-free, as well as dishwasher safe. These baby plates even come in a variety of colors. As an added bonus, you can take 15 percent off sitewide with the code BUMP15.

Best Budget-Friendly Baby Plate

Re-Play 4pk Divided Plate

We love that these hard, textured plastic baby plates are virtually indestructible and completely BPA-, phthalate-, PVC- and melamine-free. Plus, the environmentally friendly divided plates, available in fun, bright colors, are made from recycled milk jugs and 100 percent recyclable at their end of use! Best of all, they come in a pack of four and are super affordable.

Best Baby Bowls

How about some new baby bowls for their chunkier purees, yogurts, pastas and soft scrambled eggs? Here you’ll find seven creative crocks with suction bases, high sides and lids to help keep things tidy when baby sits down to eat.

Overall Best Baby Bowl

Avanchy Baby Bamboo Stay Put Suction Bowl and Spoon

If you like the idea of a plastic-free baby bowl but still want it to stay put, this pick from Avanchy is an excellent choice. The bowl itself is made out of organic, biodegradable bamboo, and the ultra strong, BPA-free silicone suction base easily attaches to any flat surface—seriously, it has the best (read: babyproof) suction base we’ve yet to come across. Included with the bowl is a bamboo and silicone spoon that’s perfectly sized for baby’s hands, but not so small that parents will find it difficult to use. Just make sure to wash this one by hand since it’s not dishwasher-safe.

Best Baby Suction Bowl

Munchkin Stay Put Suction Bowls

Next up on our list is Munchkin’s set of three different sized bowls. The strong suction base keeps baby from trying to throw it across the room, while the quick-release tabs make it easy for parents to remove. These baby bowls are BPA-free as well as microwave- and dishwasher-safe. Given that they’re a best-seller among parents, you might want to get your hands on them fast!

Best Silicone Baby Bowl

Olababy Silicone Suction Bowl

This baby bowl from Olababy is a microwave-, freezer- and dishwasher-safe pick with a super-strong silicone suction base. (Based on our experience, even the most dexterous of babies are no match for this bowl’s suction abilities.) Made from 100 percent nontoxic, food-grade silicone that’s durable and bacteria-resistant, it’s a choice you can feel good about. It even comes with a handy lid to save whatever leftovers baby doesn’t polish off. (Also checkout Olababy’s amazing silicone plates, which won a Best of Baby award!)

Best Bamboo Baby Bowl

Wild and Stone Baby Bamboo Bowl and Spoon Set

Searching for baby bowls made from eco-friendly materials? Check out this tableware set composed of sustainably sourced bamboo and food-grade silicone. Designed to look like a smiling sun, the bowl has a removable suction base that adheres to any smooth surface. It comes with a silicone-tipped spoon, with no sharp edges or corners that could harm baby’s sensitive gums or newly emerged teeth, giving you one less thing to worry about.

Best Metal Baby Bowl

Avanchy Stainless Steel Baby Bowl and Spoon Set

We love pastels and bright punchy colors for little ones, but for parents looking for something to match their own sleek design aesthetics, this black and stainless steel baby bowl is right up your alley. The pick from Avanchy adheres firmly to any flat surface with its silicone suction ring, making sliding, tipping or hangry Hulk moments a non-issue at mealtime. When baby is done eating, simply pull on the easy-release tab to pluck the bowl off their tray and into the sink for easy cleaning. It’s crafted from double-walled, non-heat transferring, 18/8 stainless steel, so the bowl can go through the ringer without getting ruined. And most importantly, food stays hot, but chubby baby fingers remain cool! Be warned, this bestseller has a tendency to fly off store shelves.

Best Budget-Friendly Baby Bowl

Skip Hop Easy-Grab Bowls

Designed with parents’ comfort in mind, Skip Hop’s baby bowls feature a unique comfort-grip handle to take the hard work out of feeding time. Thanks to the ergonomic design, you can easily grip the bowl in one hand, leaving your other hand free to coax baby to eat. The set includes two phthalate- and BPA-free bowls complete with lids, so storing leftovers is easier than ever. And at less than $12 for a dual pack, they’re a total steal!

Best Baby Dinner Set

Baby Bjorn Baby Feeding Set

Here’s a dinner set that not only looks good but also works well for little eaters. The unique shape of the baby plate makes it easy for tots to scoop up food and harder to tip the plate. Meanwhile, the silverware handles have a ring to prevent baby’s hand from slipping down too far, and a groove to prevent the fork and spoon from sliding into the plate. The set also comes with a grip-friendly cup and an adjustable bib with a spill pocket. (And who wouldn’t be obsessed with the delightful color palette?)

How to choose a baby food blender?

For baby food, you need to prepare mashed potatoes and cereals - any blender can handle this task. But modern models have various nuances that are not so obvious. We will tell about them below.

Baby food blender: things to consider

Materials are safe and durable

Blender bowls come into contact with food, so the quality of the material is in the first place, because the children's digestive system is very sensitive. There are blenders made of glass, polycarbonate and tritan. What is the difference?

Power: for cream soup or nuts

The more powerful the blender, the faster it grinds foods with complex and hard textures: nuts turn into paste and milk, fibrous herbs and wild plants into green smoothies, frozen fruits into ice cream .

To prepare puree and cream soup from thermally processed products, a stationary blender with a power of 1200 watts or more or a personal blender of 250 watts is sufficient. But if you want to turn peanuts into homemade Nutella in no time, and spinach leaves into absolutely uniform green juice, take a closer look at more powerful, semi-professional and professional models.

Portable: convenient to take with you

If you often travel with your child and cook outside the home, choose personal blenders. Such models are compact, they are convenient to take with you. The advantage of personal blenders in the small volume of the glass. You can cook in small portions without transferring food to another container and without losing part of the product and your time. There are also fewer dishes for washing: grind, close the glass with a lid and take it with you.

Silence of operation

Everything affects the volume of the blender: the materials and construction of the body, knives, bowl and fasteners. High-quality models make less noise without losing their power. Professional blenders are not quiet, but some models come with special noise-absorbing hoods (for example, Blendtec Professional 800). Blenders with tritan bowls tend to be a little quieter: tritan does not amplify, but absorbs vibrations. Due to their compactness and low power, personal blenders make less noise than professional models.

Additional options

When your child is older, you may want to please him with other dishes: frozen berry sorbet, nut paste, vegetable milk. Yes, and it will be useful for mom to restore strength with a glass of green juice. Choose from models that are suitable for different tasks: with medium power, special modes or additional knife blocks (separately for grinding dry and wet products).

What other nuances to consider?

Models to look at

Stationary blenders have more options than personal blenders. However, in a fundamental moment, they lose: they will not be able to cook a small portion of baby food (the products must at least cover the knife blades for normal grinding).

Another aspect is mobility. For regular trips to your parents or country house, a portable personal blender is more suitable.

Personal and stationary models complement each other in the kitchen, so ideally use both. But if this is not possible, choose the type that best suits your needs and lifestyle.

The Hurom BL-C01 blender is a novelty of this year from a Korean company that has been known on the market for more than 45 years. Portable model, which is convenient to take with you when traveling with a child. Two tritan cups of 350 and 600 ml allow you to prepare small portions of purees, soups and smoothies, as well as easy storage of the product, thanks to travel lids.

Tribest Personal Blender Glass PBG-5050 is one of the latest developments of the company, a personal, but at the same time quite powerful blender (as much as 500 watts). The model is suitable not only for purees and soups, but also for homemade sorbets, nut milks and healthy smoothies. And three glass bowls with lids of 240, 480 and 720 ml allow you to quickly chop and easily transport the right amount of baby food.

Tribest PB-350 is a versatile and compact model, a real classic that has proven itself in the market. The blender is equipped with two glasses (for whisking and chopping), as well as 120, 240 and 350 ml glass jars for easy storage (and preparation) of even the smallest portions of baby food. The model is equipped with automatic and manual pulse control mode, as well as two knives for comfortable grinding of liquid and dry textures.

BlendTec Classic 575 is a classic stationary model from a well-known American manufacturer. Equipped with blunt blades made of reliable stainless steel (10 times stronger than blades from other manufacturers), which cannot be cut when disassembling and washing the blender. Sufficiently powerful (1560 watts) and durable model combines two types of control (4 modes + pulse). The blender is also equipped with a self-cleaning function for more comfortable use.

The L'equip BS5 Cube blender is a professional stationary model. This blender is great for processing hot and cold foods. You can also grind dry foods like grains, beans, and nuts into flour or a paste without adding liquid. The high-strength tritan jar and ultra-sharp titanium-coated Japanese stainless steel blades ensure reliable and fast preparation of any, even the most complex dishes.

The King Mix KM-2000 features simple, intuitive controls, high power (2000 watts) and soft start. Thanks to the smooth start, the products are less splashed on the walls of the bowl, which helps to easily achieve the perfect consistency of the finished smoothie or puree. In addition, this feature reduces engine wear, making the appliance more durable. The unique saw blade shape of the knife helps to release the full benefits of herbal products.

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Features of a multicooker for a child
Advantages
How to choose a good device
Pot volume
bowl cover
Power
Clear and simple control
Special modes and functions
Adequate security system
Additional accessories

If your family has small children, the multicooker becomes an indispensable kitchen appliance. It allows you to cook a new fresh dish every time. Multicookers for baby food retain the maximum amount of nutrients, you can sterilize baby dishes and much more.

What to look for when choosing an appliance to easily and quickly prepare healthy meals for the little family members?

Multicooker for baby

The multicooker for preparing baby food is not too different from standard appliances, but there are differences.

First of all, it is the size of the pan. If the bowls of "adult" multicookers most often have a volume of 5-6 liters, children's models rarely exceed two liters. This is enough to cook several plates of delicious baby porridge at once.

Another important difference is the special programs and functions that can be used to prepare dishes from the children's menu. These include:

"Cottage cheese";
"Steamed dishes";
"Milk noodles/porridge";
"Yogurt";
"Pasteurization/Sterilization".

Of course, the "adult" multicooker can be equipped with the same functions. But since children's models are much smaller in volume, you will be able to cook food much faster. In addition, you will spend much less electricity and can save.

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Benefits

Multicookers for baby food are a significant time and effort saver. Every mother knows how difficult it is to prepare a full meal when there is always a child nearby. It requires your attention all the time and there is no time left for cooking at all. Now you will not have such problems. You will be able to load the products indicated in the recipe in the morning when the child is sleeping. It is enough to set the "Delayed start" mode and the multicooker will prepare a nutritious soup for dinner or fresh milk porridge for breakfast.

The children's menu in the slow cooker will allow the baby to eat the most healthy and varied dishes. The unit will do good service to nursing mothers. Most often, they are also forced to follow a special diet.

A good multicooker for kids has a non-stick coating. In this case, it will not have to be washed with detergents. Simply rinse the bowl with water and wipe with a dry, clean cloth.

The "Auto keep warm" mode keeps food warm as long as necessary. You don't have to reheat dinner many times. In addition, many of these units are so compact and convenient that they can be taken with you on trips. Most often, such multicookers can be connected to the car battery through an inverter. Even in nature, your child will have warm porridge or nutritious vegetable puree for dinner.

Using the Yoghurt, Cottage Cheese or Pudding modes, you can diversify the children's menu as much as possible. You also don't need to purchase a bottle sterilizer or warmer. Such functions are also available in the children's multicooker.

How to choose a good appliance

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Before choosing a slow cooker for making baby food, try to think about exactly how you are going to use it. Going to the store, pay attention to the following parameters:

Pot volume

Children's menu units usually have bowl sizes from 1.5 to 3 liters. It all depends on how many people you plan to cook for at the same time. Please note that there is practically no difference in dimensions between these options. Both three and one and a half liter multicookers will occupy almost the same place in your kitchen.

Bowl cover

Do not use Teflon-coated bowls to prepare baby food. It is better to give preference to ceramic, marble and other bowls with a neutral layer. When heated, they do not emit any harmful substances and food for the child will be as safe as possible.

Power

Although all small multicookers do not consume too much electricity, you should not buy super-economy options with a power of 200 watts. You won't be able to do anything good with it. The optimal power level of a children's multicooker is 600–800 watts. Such indicators will allow you to diversify your child's menu quite a lot.

Clear and simple operation

If it is planned that the device will be used not only by you, but also by a child of school age, make sure that the unit's menu is as simple and clear as possible, in a language familiar to the child.