Starting Solids List
Starting solids is a big milestone — and a mess-friendly one. Our checklist covers the high chair, feeding tools and food prep gear you need to make the transition from milk to first foods smoother for both of you, whether you're spoon-feeding purees or exploring baby-led weaning.
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Up & Down High Chair
An adjustable high chair that grows with your baby, with a secure harness and easy-clean surfaces for the inevitable mess of those first meals.
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Waterproof Snuggle Bib
A soft, waterproof bib that catches spills and drips without feeling stiff or scratchy against baby's skin — ideal for messy first-food sessions.
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Bunny Placie Placemat
A suction placemat that stays put through enthusiastic self-feeding, helping contain the mess to one washable spot at the table.
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Silicone Pre-Spoons
Soft-tipped silicone spoons designed for tiny mouths just learning to eat from a spoon, gentle on developing gums.
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Stainless Steel Meal Set
A durable, plastic-free bowl and plate set in food-grade stainless steel — a popular choice for parents wanting to avoid plastic at mealtimes.
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Silicone Suction Meal Set
A suction bowl and plate set that grips the tray or table, reducing thrown food and tipped bowls during independent feeding.
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Bear Stickie Plate
A playful, suction-based plate shaped like a bear, designed to make mealtime fun while keeping food (mostly) where it belongs.
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Silicone Sippy Cup
A soft, flexible sippy cup that helps babies transition from bottle or breast to independent drinking during mealtimes.
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Subo Food & Drink Bottle
A clever all-in-one bottle that lets you pack food, snacks and drink in one spill-resistant container for on-the-go meals.
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Babycook Neo Baby Food Maker
Steams and blends in one appliance, making it quick and easy to batch-prep fresh purees from real ingredients at home.
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Babycook Solo Baby Food Maker
A compact steam-and-blend food maker, ideal for smaller kitchens or parents just starting out with homemade purees.
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One Step Food Maker Deluxe
A steam-and-blend food maker that simplifies the whole process into one step, from fresh ingredients to ready-to-serve puree.
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Glass & Silicone Containers (6-pack)
150ml portioned containers for storing homemade purees in the fridge or freezer, without the chemical leaching concerns of some plastics.
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Glass Portion Jars (250ml)
Larger glass jars for storing bigger batches of homemade food, freezer and fridge-safe, and easy to see contents at a glance.
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Multiportions Silicone Freezer Tray
A 6x3oz silicone freezer tray for portioning batch-cooked purees into perfectly sized servings, ready to pop out and reheat.
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FAQs
Is making your own baby food better than buying it?
Homemade baby food gives you full control over ingredients, freshness and texture, with no added preservatives or thickeners — and it's often more cost-effective for the volume a growing baby gets through. It also makes it easy to introduce a wide variety of flavours and textures early, using whatever the family is already eating. Store-bought purees are still a nutritionally sound, convenient option, and many parents use a mix of both — a food maker just makes the homemade side of that mix much easier.
Why do some parents choose stainless steel over plastic for feeding?
Stainless steel doesn't stain, retain odours, or degrade the way some plastics can with repeated washing and heat exposure. It's also naturally free from the chemicals used in some plastics, which is why it's become a popular choice for parents wanting a simpler, more durable option at mealtimes.
What are microplastics, and why does it matter for baby feeding gear?
Microplastics are tiny plastic particles that can shed from some plastic products over time, particularly with scratching, heat, or repeated washing. While research into their health effects is still developing, many parents choose to reduce their baby's exposure where practical by opting for stainless steel, glass, or food-grade silicone feeding gear instead of plastic — especially for anything that regularly holds hot food.
Can homemade baby food be frozen?
Yes — portioning purees into small freezer-safe containers or trays makes batch cooking practical and cuts down on daily prep. Label containers with the date, and follow safe freezing and reheating practices to keep food safe.
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