1.
What Mummy Makes by Rebecca Wilson
I cannot rave about this book
enough. Such a fabulous cookbook. Perfect for when we started to get a little
bit more confident and experimental with the types of dishes we were giving
Teddy. So many meal and snack ideas- and the meals are for all the family. They
are really tasty. And easy to make. The book is beautiful and the instructions
and everything are so clear.
2.
Bibado Bibs
Very cute and excellent at
keeping clothes stain free. So useful for when you are eating out.
3.
Ikea highchair
We made the mistake of buying an
expensive(ish) highchair as it was on offer in a shop. We didn’t really think
too much about it and it ended up being too big and bulky and a nightmare to
clean. It wasn’t easy getting Teddy in and out of it either- which isn’t ideal
when you have a fear of choking. By the time Teddy was 1, we had swapped it out
for the Ikea highchair which has been perfect. Cheap (only £19), lightweight,
easy to clean.
4.
Bamboo plates and bowls
We started off with silicone and
I realised that after a while it was making the food on it taste funny (a bit
soapy). We swapped this out for bamboo which has been great. I think they look
great, as well as being light and unbreakable, they wash really well too.
5.
Open cups- doidy (image below) and dinky cups (image to the right)
Teddy really struggled with the concept of an open cup. He has only really gotten the hand of it now. Both of these cups have helped. The dinky cup is small and easy for him to hold, lift and tip. Also, as it is small, there isn’t much spillage when he does tip it. The doidy cup’s shape means it is easier for him to tip the water into his mouth and meant he could get the hang of it a little easier
6. Tum Tum Tippy Up free flow sippy cup (no valve)
A cute straw cup- we have the
blue bear. Added bonus is that it has no valve so aids in helping Teddy learn
to sip and drink properly.
7.
A splash mat
Baby led weaning is messy. Our
dog, Toby, is excellent at cleaning up most of the best- and has probably loved
baby led weaning more than any of us- but the splash mat is great at catching
the vast majority of spillages and flung food.
8.
Chopping boards with different colours or
different images so it is easy distinguish between what each one is used for.
To be honest, we probably were
not as careful as we should have been about separating our chopping boards
pre-Teddy, but since starting baby led weaning, I have thought about the safety
behind food preparation in a brand new light. Definitely do not want to be
taking any risks. Especially when Teddy had his egg allergy.
9.
Doddl spork and spoon set.
Best spoon and spork that we
purchased. Teddy finds these the easiest to use and, now at 18 months, is
pretty proficient at using them.
10.
Bento Box Style Lunchbox
Useful for when we are out and
about or go out to a café, pub or restaurant to eat. Will link the one I have
from Amazon. Really useful as separates the food and has little compartments
and tubs included.
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