Baby Feeding Spoons Buying Guide

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Whether you pretend the spoon is a choo-choo train  or an airplane,  your baby is probably going to make a fuss the first time you introduce solid foods. This is ok. Remember, solid foods are a foreign and scary substance to your little tot. So far he or she has been getting used to milk and formula, and both of these liquids taste different than puréed bananas. If you aren't sure when to start weaning your baby, ask your doctor. You can also pay close attention to your baby; you may be surprised by some hints he gives when he is ready to start eating solid foods.

Hints from your baby may include:

  • Watching you eat.
  • Imitating a chewing motion.
  • Inability to sleep through the night, when previously he or she had been.

Spoons

When shopping for baby supplies, you can certainly see how times have changed. Maybe, if you are like me, you were fed with a little metal spoon which was dipped in white rubber to prevent you from hurting your gums. Now, baby spoons have evolved into something completely different. Parents now have the choice of:

  • Size: We don't want baby to choke on the spoons. Make sure to keep an eye on the spoon when baby is holding it.
  • Shape: There are loop handles  and long handles  on baby spoons. It all depends on your preference.
  • Colour: Go wild and crazy with your colours. They make lunchtime much more fun.

You may not have thought that any of this is important, and probably in the long run it's not, but the one significant thing you want to look out for is a rubber  or silicone  spoon. These spoons are going to get the most use for the lowest price. They are durable and safe for baby, and are washable at high heats. Other than that, all you need to worry about is cleaning up the mess. Oh, and if you want a free hand while feeding baby, check out this cool new product: baby jar holder.  This way, the jar can suction to your high chair and you wont have to worry about your little one kicking it over.

You may not be looking forward to your baby's first experience with solid food, but don't delay weaning much after six months. While babies are born with certain stores of vitamins and minerals, after six months, this supply begins to decrease. In order to keep baby happy and healthy, it is important to introduce foods that can resupply these vitamins. Just plain breast milk and formula won't do the trick.

Weaning

After talking with your doctor about the weaning process, you may still need some hints to get started. Here they are:

  • It will be messy--be ready. Don't wear something you want to keep clean, and make sure you aren't on a favourite rug--the food may get in places you would never imagine.
  • Be comfortable and relaxed. If you are stressed, baby will be stressed. Relax and keep a smile on your face, even if carrots end up in your hair.
  • Silver spoons are only meant for pictures. While we all wish we could feed our children with silver spoons, it is just not practical. Get a rubber  or silicone  spoon, which will be gentle on baby's soft gums.
  • It is only the first time, so don't feed your baby an entire meal. The first time, it will be easier to get a few spoonfuls in rather than a meal. Feed him or her with some milk first and then introduce some solid food.
  • Try, try again. It isn't unnatural for a baby to eat solid food one day and spit it out the next. This is all new to your tot. If it is ending up on the floor more than in the mouth, then maybe you should try tomorrow.

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High Chairs

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Baby Health and Hygiene

  • Your baby's health is the most important. This guide will help you find everything you need. 

Bibs

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