11 Best Dishes and Utensils for Babies

11 Best Dishes and Utensils for Babies

As the days go by, babies and toddlers begin to develop independence and are itching to get their hands on solid foods. Although it may be easy to simply hand a toddler a spoon to feed themselves with, it is not easy to get them to use it properly and get the food in their mouths rather than all over the house. Here are some of the best dishes and utensils for babies that will make feeding easy for you and fun for your baby!

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Itzy Ritzy® Sweetie Spoons 2-Pack Braided Toddler Utensils

6 months and up

Itzy Ritzy’s Sweetie Spoons 2 Pack Braided Toddler Utensils set comes with a spoon and a fork. This set has great features like a loop for the handle allowing for easy pick-up, silicone soft spoon making it gentle for the teeth and gums, and dishwasher safe. This set will make eating enjoyable and easy for both the child and the parent.$9.99

NumNum™ Pre-Spoon GOOtensils Dual-Stage Utensil Set

6 t0 18 months.

This popular utensil set is used for the beginning process of helping babies start self-feeding. This set has some unique features to assist your baby such as a flat head design insuring no wrong way to hold, no scooping or balance, soft texture for gums, and dishwasher safe. The GOOtensils are designed with features for “dip and eat” to get the baby use to self-feeding before using more sophisticated utensils. $12.99

Boon PULP™ 2-Pack Silicone Feeders

6 months and up

Boon PULP 2 Pack Silicone Feeders are perfect to give little ones that when they are first being introduced to solids. For babies who haven’t mastered chewing yet, these feeders allow you to put pieces of food into the silicone cover and have the baby self-feed through the small holes. This set is an easy and less messy way of feeding babies and allows them to explore new fruits and vegetables in a different way. $10.99

Ginbear Silicone Baby Feeding Set

6 months to 5 years

Ginbear Silicone Baby Feeding Set offers a perfect selection of baby bowls with suction, a silicone baby bib, and a baby-led weaning spoon. The suction helps reduce mess and throwing of the bowl, the bib includes a curve at the bottom to catch any food that didn’t make it to its original destination and the silicone spoon for gentle feeding. To top it all off, this set is microwave, freezer, and dishwasher safe! $16.99

Perfect Baby First Stage Feeding Set by MICHEF

4 months and up

Perfect Baby First Stage Feeding Set has everything you would need to start introducing different foods to your kids. The set comes with 2 baby food feeders with 3 different size replacement silicone sacs, a masher, a baby bowl, and 4 soft-tip silicone spoons. MICHEF is also focused on keeping your baby safe, which is why their product is BPA, latex, phthalates and lead free. $19.99.

Boon SQUIRT Silicone Food Dispensing Spoon

4 months and up

If you are a parent that is constantly on the go, then this dispensing spoon is for you! The Boon SQUIRT Silicone Food Dispensing Spoon takes baby food and packs it into one utensil for simple one-hand feeding. This spoon holds up to 3oz of food at once, releases baby food one bite at a time. It also comes with a cap so you can store the extra food away once the baby is done. $7.99

Stick & Stay Divided Plate

6 months and up

One problem that parents constantly have is that their baby or toddler tend to move their plate around while they eat, making meal time a mess! Luckily the Stick & Stay Divided Plate is made with a secure base that will stick to any surface so their food can stay in one place. The plate is also made with 4 sections so you easily portion out your little ones food or sauces. $10.99.

LILY PAD + LITTLE MR Children’s Dinnerware Set

18 months and up

Make eating a little more fun for the kiddos with the LILY PAD + LITTLE MR Children’s Dinnerware set! You will be able to pick from three characters (Little Ellie, Little Dinosaur, Little Hedgy) and each set comes with 1 divided plate, 1 bowl, 1 cup, and a spoon and fork. All of the sets are light-weight, shatterproof and dishwasher safe, making it the perfect kid-friendly dinnerware set to get your kids. $26.95.

Easy-Pack Travel Feeding Set

6 months and up

Traveling is already tough as it is, so lets not making feeding while traveling any more difficult. The Easy-Pack Travel Feeding set offers folding travel spoon, sip-to-straw cup, travel bowl, and spoon and formula-to-food containers, making it useful for storage and on-the-go travel needs. This set is also BPA free and dishwasher safe. $29.99.

Eggware Utensils

6 months and up

The Eggware utensil set comes with 3 utensils, a spoon, spork, and a fork and helps babies ease into the next stage of their self-feeding life. You first start off introducing them to the spoon and dippi-stick, which are easy for little ones to grip and are gently on their gums. Once they have mastered those utensils it is on to the fork which will help them learn how to grab and spare food (it is suggested to not move onto the fork until your baby has control of their eating movements). This set has the features of choke barer to protect your baby, can double as teethers, and is dishwasher safe. $16.99.

Ezpz Mini Feeding Set

12 months and up

Baby feeding can get hectic sometimes, but these sets can help you and your baby enjoy the process, and begin to develop independence with self-feeding! The Ezpz Mini Feeding set comes with a spoon, fork, and a mini mat plate and is made with silicone and nylon making it gentle for your baby’s teething needs. These sets are sure to help make baby feeding a breeze! $39.99

Kids Country Day Camp

Kids Country Day Camp is a sports, adventure, and recreational day camp for children 5 - 12 years of age.&nbsp;They&nbsp; are located on 10 beautiful acres in the heart of Suffolk County, Mount Sinai.&nbsp;The&nbsp;campus is comprised of&nbsp; indoor and outdoor recreation areas, athletic fields, sports courts, playgrounds, and water activity areas. The&nbsp; summer camp session runs for 8 weeks excluding the 4th of July holiday. Various combinations of weeks and&nbsp; days provides complete scheduling flexibility. Activity hours are from 9:00am to 4:00pm with additional before and after care available for your convenience. Before care hours are from 7:00-8:30am and after care hours&nbsp; are from 4:30-6:00pm. Rates include lunch, snacks, refreshments, arts &amp; crafts and activity materials, sports equipment, and 2 camp shirts.

Color Me Mine

Color Me Mine Upper West Side proudly stands as a minority woman-owned studio, and we've been an integral part of the Color Me Mine franchise system since 2018! Pottery painting isn't just an activity; it's a captivating and inclusive experience that transcends age and skill levels. At Color Me Mine Upper West Side, we extend a warm invitation to dive into a realm of creativity, self-expression, and connection. Families, friends and teams grow stronger bonds when they create memories together, and at Color Me Mine, we're here to help facilitate those moments. Whether you're seeking a delightful family outing, a unique date night, or a solo adventure, our paint-your-own-pottery studio offers boundless possibilities. Step into our welcoming space in the heart of Lincoln Center and unleash your inner artist. Create unforgettable memories as you craft beautiful ceramic masterpieces to cherish for many years to come. Color Me Mine Upper West Side is also the preferred venue for celebrations of all kinds. Whether you're planning a birthday party, a baby or bridal shower, a team-building event, a gathering for college groups, an enriching field trip, or an adventure with scouts, we've got you covered. Our versatile space and passionate team provides the perfect setting for creating unforgettable memories and fostering creativity in every guest. Join us at Color Me Mine Upper West Side, at 177 Amsterdam Avenue in New York City where every visit promises a fun journey of color, joy, and artistic exploration!

Extreme STEAM Science Kids at Park Shore

If your child has a passion for science and technology, our unique educational summer program is tailor-made for them! Immerse your young scientist in a world of robotics, mechanical and electrical engineering, coding, science, art, and mathematics, all while ensuring a fun and engaging learning experience. Housed in our state-of-the-art three-story STEAM Science Center and Hydroponics Grow Lab on our expansive 15-acre campus, the program goes beyond the ordinary. Our thematic 2-week sessions, designed for grades 1-5, are carefully crafted to stimulate curiosity in science and foster the development of essential 21st Century Skills. From hands-on experiments to exciting projects, your child will explore the wonders of STEAM subjects in a dynamic and supportive environment. The learning experience extends beyond the classroom with scientific field trips that enhance the understanding of real-world applications. These excursions provide a valuable opportunity for students to witness the practical implications of the concepts they learn in the program. The morning program is just the beginning; we offer the flexibility to extend the day, allowing your child to delve into all the amazing activities Park Shore has to offer. From engaging in outdoor adventures to participating in creative arts and athletic activities, the options are vast, ensuring a well-rounded and enriching summer experience. Enrolling now for the Summer of 2024 comes with the added benefit of Early Rates, making this educational journey not only enriching but also affordable. Don't miss out on the opportunity to spark your child's love for learning and exploration. Join us for a summer filled with discovery, creativity, and endless possibilities!