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At around six months of age, your baby may be showing you signs that they’re ready to graduate from milk to real food.
Sounds simple enough … but unless you want to wear their meal there is a little bit involved in this milestone transition.
Food preparation rules when bub moves to solids:
- Wash and remove peel, pips, stalks and husks from fruit or vegetables, then cut into evenly sized pieces so they all cook in the same amount of time.
- Allow food to cool before pureeing – it needs to be fairly sloppy in the early days. To thin it, mix in a little breastmilk or use the water in which you cooked the vegetables.
- Some commercial rice cereals may cause constipation, so mix them with lots of fruit and veg.
- Always test the temperature of baby food before offering it.
- Never reheat in a microwave because it heats unevenly.
- As your baby’s appetite increases, use a food processor or blender to puree larger quantities.
When it comes to serving top the food, below you’ll find some of the things you’ll need …
Bounty Baby Award Winners – Best Feeding Device for Solids 2021
The winning baby products of the year have all been exhaustively tried, tested and voted on by real mums, bubs and Bounty’s expert panel.
This year the awards, proudly brought to us by Babies ‘R’ Us, saw more than 40,000 Aussie parents plus a panel of industry experts cast their votes on a range of products from nappies and car seats, to prams and breast pumps, judging each one on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
Products were put through their paces over a period of six months in three different settings: at home in real-life situations, in a retail environment and online. The products submitted were assessed on quality, value for money, user-friendliness and innovation.
READ NEXT: All of the 2021 Award Winners
The winners of the Best Feeding Device for Solids in 2021 are:
GOLD: b.box for kids Sippy Cup
SILVER: b.box for kids Roll + Go Mealtime Mat
BRONZE: ClevaMama ClevaFeed™ Silicone Self Feeder
WATCH: Evie Bickmore doesn’t approve of an apple a day. Continues after video …
For the complete list of what real mums (and an expert panel) consider to be the best in every category from prams and car seats, to toys and nappies read Bounty Baby Award Winners next.
Best Feeding Device for Solids in Australia
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b.box sippy cup, RRP $14.95
Our award-winning sippy cup features an innovative weighted straw that moves with the liquid, whatever angle the cup is tilted so tots can drink to the very last drop. The unique two-way valve straw ensures easy drinking and no leaks when serving warm and cool drinks. The ideal transition cup for at home or on the go. Encourages independence with easy-grip handles and a simple flip-top lid. Available in a wide variety of fab and fun colours! Replacement straws available.
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b.box for kids Roll + Go Mealtime Mat, RRP $19.95
Baby and toddler feeding is a journey… just roll with it! b.box’s new roll + go mealtime mat is your bowl + plate in one… and your key to hassle-free mealtimes!
Unique and travel-friendly mealtime system lets parents unroll the mat onto tabletops or highchair surfaces and they’re good to go. The non-slip base keeps food in place and when done simply pack up, roll up and go.
Built-in curved edge bowl supports weaning and independent feeding. Suitably sized for wet foods such as yoghurt, pureed vegetables and soups, the soft silicone edges are the perfect partner for the included deep scooped spoon – soft enough to help collect food or wipe away any access. And the three-section divider keeps foods separate for learners and fussy eaters alike.
(Image: b.box)
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Clevamama ClevaFeed™ with Extra Teat – Silicone Self Feeder, RRP $14
Introduce solid foods safely. Easy grip handle for self-feeding. Hygienic silicone teat with travel lid. Easy to clean and sterilise, with extra free teat.
(Image: Clevamama)
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Sophie la girafe® Non-Spill Cup, RRP $24.90
Whether right side up or upside down, no leaks are possible! Featuring an ergonomic spout that favours a natural sucking action reminiscent of a baby bottle, this cup is ideal for making the transition from bottle feeding to drinking from a cup.
The non-drip system with valve makes it possible to drink without dripping and the cover ensures perfect hygiene. The two textured handles make this cup easy for little hands to hold and manipulate.
(Image: Sophie la girafe®)
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babyU Bamboo Meal Ware Bowl, RRP $8.95
babyU Bamboo Bowl contains bamboo and polymer blends. Quality meal ware that’s good for your family and the world they live in.
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Tommee Tippee Weighted Straw Cup 240mL, RRP $13.95
This intuitive weighted straw allows for easy drinking from any angle as the straw moves with gravity to where the liquid is.
The silicone straw is made from food grade silicone and is BPA free. The cup also comes with a Non-Spill, Non-Leak valve ensuring the cup won’t leak being transported in bags. Easy grip handles help encourage independent drinking amongst babies. This cup is 240ml capacity.
(Image: Tommee Tippee)
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Clevamama Feeding Plate & Cutlery Set with Suction Ring, RRP $16
Help introduce solid foods safely. Easy grip handle for self-feeding. Hygienic silicone teat with travel lid. Easy to clean & sterilise, with extra free teat.
(Image: Clevamama)
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b.box cutlery set, RRP $12.95
Designed in consultation with a leading paediatric occupational therapist, our cutlery set is the ideal toolkit for tots who are ready to self-feed.
Our unique, deep scoop spoon and angled handle encourages correct hand to mouth positioning and helps to contain food for less mess and more yum! Our unique flork has been designed to fit the size and shape of little mouths with curved blunt prongs that are gentler and safer for littlies to use. The set comes complete with a handy travel case to keep utensils clean and hygenic before mealtime and on the go.
(Image: b.box)
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EZPZ Happy Mat (Sage), RRP $45.95
This cute smiley solids bowl is an all-in-one placemat and plate with suctions on the bottom so you can fix it securely to the table. Mess is contains, tipped bowls and spillages are reduced.
(Image: Metro Baby)
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EZPZ Mini Cup & Straw Training System, RRP $34.95
This training cup is the perfect size for toddler hands to grasp, and the secure lid reduces spillages. Drinking through a straw helps with lip strength and speech development and can be introduced from about 12 months.
(Image: Metro Baby)
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