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Baby Feeding Spoons Buying Guide

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When it comes time to introduce solid foods  to your baby, you'll want the experience to be as smooth and painless as possible.  Sure, those silver spoons are a nice keepsake from your relatives, but the best baby spoons  are made of softer stuff.  Save the sterling for photo opportunities and look for the following:

  • To protect your baby's sensitive gums, make sure the feeding spoon  is made out of silicone  or rubber. 
  • Some have loop handles  to make holding the spoon easier for when baby wants to try feeding him or herself.
  • Long handles  also work well for the first feedings. You'll be able to reach the bottom of baby food jars  a lot easier.
  • Some baby spoons are designed to change color when exposed to extreme heat. These may help prevent burning your baby's mouth.

Before you tackle that first jar of mashed bananas, make sure to check in with your baby's pediatrician.  Most doctors don't advise introduction to solids until 6 months. 

Tips for Feeding

  • Make sure the baby is in a comfortable and upright position.
  • Bring plenty of patience to the table.
  • Don't attempt the first feeding when the baby is starving.
  • The first food is usually cereal,  but check with your doctor before serving your baby his/her first meal.
  • Don't dress the baby in an outfit that can't resist stains...things are going to get messy.
  • Have fun and don't forget the camera. 

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Helpful Kitchen Items

It's nice to have some of these items handy when feeding your baby.

Portable Baby Food Maker 

If you are on the go, an item like the Wean Machine (pictured above) can take any food and soften it into a baby food-like consistency. This way, you can feed your baby any type of food anywhere and he/she will be able to eat it easily.

Containers 

Containers like the ones pictured above are small enough to take anywhere with you and can store snacks, breast milk, or baby food that you make from home.

Dinnerware 

Besides spoons, make sure you have some child-size plates and bowls on hand for your baby. Obviously, plastic dinnerware is your best bet, as dishes can tend to fall (or be thrown) often. Some bowls even have suction cups on the bottom, making it difficult for baby to remove them.

Splat Mats 

These mats can help to protect the floor from mess while your baby is eating. Most can be washed right in the machine or wiped clean, allowing you to pick up the mat at the end of meal time and throw it in the wash.

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Bibs

Although babies tend to make a mess everywhere when they are eating, a bib can help to avoid extra stains or spills on clothes.

Spill Proof Cups

These are a great invention that will help your infant start to learn how to use a cup without spilling liquid everywhere.

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