Meal Time. Your child will go through so many stages as she begins to eat solid foods and learns to drink from a ‘real’ cup. There are many thoughtfully designed products to choose from along the way.
Looking for an eco and easy way to pack healthy lunches for your kids? PlanetBox is the safe, non-toxic alternative to plastic. Not your old fashioned metal lunch box, PlanetBox delivers lunch transportation for the green generation. Kids can customize their lunchbox with cool magnets too.
Glass bottles in modern sleeves that are free of plastics and 100% non-toxic (they’ve got a great looking website too!)
Flexi Grip Toddler Fork & Spoon by Sassy
“Ergonomically-shaped handles are easy for young hands to grip. Angled spoon encourages self-feeding with less spills.”
High Chairs
There are many options when it comes to high chairs. When you are ready to make a purchase you may ask the following questions: Will my child be safe? Will it look good in your home? Will it be easy to clean? Will my child be comfortable? I opted for the Peg Perego Prima Papa and have no complaints. Here are a few resources to consider when you are shopping for a high chair:
Babies “R” Us – a large selection at various price points
babyGap home - carries Stokke and Peg Perego
Modern Mini – carries Svan and Bloom Baby high chairs
Peg Perego
The Land of Nod – A Great Selection of Modern High Chairs and Booster Seats at The Land of Nod
Bibs & Burp Cloths
I can’t believe how adorable bibs and burp cloths have become. There is a great selection of cute prints and patterns in all colors available at these stores.
Organic Baby Food
When my son was ready to start eating solids, I simply steamed vegetables, put them in the blender with a splash of water and poured the mixtures into ice cube trays. I would also puree fruit and do the same thing. I would spend an afternoon and make bags full of these treats and then put them in the freezer. When it came time to feed my son I could simply melt or microwave a few cubes at a time. It was very convenient and I never had to worry about what he was eating.
If you don’t have time to make baby food from fresh produce and fruits, don’t worry. There are an increasing number of organic baby food options on the market that are both healthy and delicious. One nice feature of ordering on Amazon
Tastybaby
Try their award-winning 100% certified frozen organic and gluten-free baby food. “Packed with vitamins & nutrients (thanks to state-of-the-art blast-freezing technology), our easy single servings are as eco-friendly as they are palate-pleasing. We use BPA-free / recyclable containers & biodegradable cardboard printed with vegetable-based inks.”
Yummy Spoonfuls
“Yummy Spoonfuls Baby Food is 100% USDA Certified Organic, made from naturally good ingredients grown without chemical pesticides, nitrates, growth hormones or other unwanted extras and produced without artificial additives or processing chemicals.”
Happy Baby Food
Happybellies “fresh frozen organic baby meals in 15 flavors with a great variety of meats, veggies, grains and fruits for baby’s budding palette. Our trays are BPA FREE, with individual cubes for less waste and no heating in plastic.”
Bella Baby
100% freshly frozen – developed by a mom inspired by her daughter, Bella .
Petite Palate Gourmet Baby Food
“Petite Palate believes in the French tradition of small, nutritious meals with big flavor. Petite Palate also believes that with a highly developed palate, older children will choose nutritious foods over fried and processed ones; setting healthy habits for their entire lives.”
Earth’s Best
A complete line of organic foods for infant and toddlers.
Beaba Babycook Baby Food Maker
If you are able to make some of your own baby food out of fresh vegetables and fruits here is a kitchen tool to consider.
Plum Organics
“Always certified organic, always nutrient rich, no high fructose corn syrup, no trans fats, no artificial ingredients, BPA-free packaging” – I don’t think it gets much better than that.
Can’t decide what type of cup or bottle to buy? I felt the exact same way. I love that The Soft Landing offers these variety packs of top selling cups and bottles so you can try them out before you stock up on your favorite. A great baby shower gift idea too.
Bottles & Sippy Cups
When it comes to safe baby bottles there are two options – BPA free plastic bottles and glass bottles. Some moms are still concerned with any plastics and others are afraid of a child dropping glass. Do what ever feels right for you – they are both good alternatives to harmful BPA plastics.
Children’s Dishware
There are a lot of really cute dishware sets available today. I think they make great gifts too.
Constructive Eating - utensils shaped like a bulldozer, front loader & a forklift
As a new mom I had no idea how to really “brush” my son’s gums and keep his mouth clean. A baby’s oral health is important and often gets overlooked. Check out these great dental wipes for babies and toddlers as well as these tips for early childhood dental care.
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