Introducing solids to your baby is one of the most exciting milestones in their development
. It opens up a whole new world of tastes, textures, and health benefits for them.
It also opens up a whole new world of messes, stress and anxiety for you!
Don’t worry: I’ve been there 3 times now. That’s why I’ve compiled this list of minimalist essentials that will help you transition your baby to solids with ease and style.
1. Baby utensils
When introducing solids, you will most likely need to use a baby spoon and fork. Especially, if you are going to begin with purées.
If you decide to start with baby-led- weaning. then you can wait a bit longer before the introduction of utensils.
Ultimately, you can opt to use your own silverware (I did, in the beginning ), but those baby utensils are just so-cute!
Tips for choosing the right baby utensils:
Plastic or stainless steel are recommended materials for these items as they are durable and easy to clean.
* The spoon should have soft, rounded edges
* The fork should have a non-slip handle to help keep baby’s grip during meal times.
There are many reasons to love this bib. It’s easy to clean, and the crumb catcher works well even when you’re on-the-go. The pad is made of a waterproof nylon material that can be thrown in the wash along with the bib itself. We also like that it comes in different colors and patterns so that parents can find something they love!
2. Bib (with crumb catcher).
For my third baby, i am using a plain ol bib nothing fancy.
But if you are looking to get fancy there are:
* silicone bib
* faux leather
* crumb catcher pouch
The crumb catcher is a great feature for travel or other situations where you don’t have access to a sink right away (like if you’re at house).
3. Open cup or Sippy cup that grows with baby (four stages!)
Did you know that drinking from a sippy cup is NOT s developmental milestone for baby?
The inventor created it to keep her floors clean!
Start using an open cup early on, it will help develop their hand eye coordination and their fine motors skills.
If you you’d rather use a sippy cup, no problem and no judgement from me.
Sippy cups that grow with the baby are especially helpful, because they will allow your child to take part in his or her first solid foods without making a mess of it. Some experts recommend waiting until around 6 months old before introducing a sippy cup (or other type of non-bottle feeding), but the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests waiting no longer than 9 months old.*
- Source: https://www.aap.org/en-us/professional-resources/practice-management/clinical-support/Pages/IntroducingSolidFoodsToYourBabyAAPRecommendationsForHealthcareProviders.aspx
4. High chair
A high chair is a must. I use a booster seat, that soes away her tray.
If you’d rather have a stand alone high chair. Consider one that will grow with your baby.
You don’t need a lot of stuff to raise a child.
You don’t need a lot of stuff to raise a child. In fact, you’ll probably be surprised at how little you actually need.
Takeaway: This article is meant to provide general information and should not be considered medical advice. You should consult with your doctor or another qualified health provider if you have any specific questions about any medical matter related to your child’s health, diet or well-being. For more information, please see our Terms and Conditions at the bottom of our website page (link). Thank you for reading!
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