we're almost nearing the end of our series on "getting ready for baby." if you haven't read our last posts, you can check them out here:
we did a post on feeding for newborns, but feeding older babies is a whole different list of supplies. here are some of the items that we have found useful while raising our kids.
utensils
when you start feeding your little one, you will need spoons. there are all different kinds and i don't think one is better than other. here are two that i have used and liked.
sippy cups
when the time comes to get your little one off the bottle, it can be a piece of cake....or not. my first born would only drink from a straw and my youngest took FOREVER to even learn how to use any of them. we went through tons of different brands and types.....but my very favorite is the gerber graduates one below. it only has three parts and is the easiest sippy cup to clean. i have now donated all of the other brands and style and ONLY use these.
rice cereal
at some point your child's pediatrician will tell you that it is time to start on rice cereal. take their recommendations on brand, if they have it. here are a couple brands i have used and liked.
making own baby food:
you may be ambitious enough to try to make your own baby food. i committed to doing it with my first and actually liked the process. the following were items that i used that helped to make the process easier. i *highly* recommend the baba cook. it was easy to use and a cinch to clean.
baba cook
storage for food
the following were my favorite items to use for storing my homemade baby food in the fridge and freezer. storing in the ice cube trays (as some people do) just didn't work for me. the small portions are great at the very beginning of feeding, but as soon as your little one starts eating any volume, i for one found them useless.....it is up to you.
pre-made baby food
pre-made baby food is amazing. i found that after i slaved away making food for my first-born that i could get almost the same quality in pre-made food. organic and amazing. these pouch baby food packs are my very favorite. they are so easy to use and my 3-year old even loves them and begs for them as a special treat (he is downing veggies like spinach and peas and actually asks for more....really?! dare i say that this product is a miracle in a pouch?!) these are also a favorite of my family on road trips. they are easy for the kids to eat in the car and are healthy to boot.
bibs
buy a large amount of bibs and you will be glad that you did. they will help avoid some of the laundry and perhaps salvage the cute top you dressed your little one in.
bowls
nothing special here. just find a find a style that works for you. here are a few that i have tried over the years and liked:
travel table place mats
once your little one gets to the stage of trying to feed themselves a *ton* may end up on the floor. here is a product that i liked that helped cut down on the mess for me.
these disposable travel place mats are fantastic. no one really wants their child eating of a restaurant table. these are your answer. thank me later. :-)
Sesame Street Table Topper Disposable Stick-on Placemats with Reusable Pop-up Travel Case - 50 Count
munchkin snack catcher
i have found these to be heavenly for feeding my little ones snacks like cheerios or goldfish crackers. i have gone through a ton of different brands and these are the best by far:
teething mesh feeder
this product is great for ice or pieces of fruit like bananas or strawberries or other mushable fruit that could be a potential choking hazard.
puffs
a must-have product for when your little one is ready to start self-feeding, but it not yet ready for goldfish crackers, etc. puffs are easily digestible and melt in your little ones mouth so they won't be a cause for concern regarding choking.
high chair
you will need one. pay attention to your home and your needs. sometimes a big highchair is just too big. we have found that we really love a portable travel high chair so our little man can sit at the table with us and we can also use it when traveling.
travel high chair
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