Hauck Beta+ High Chair Set

If there is one feeding item I would spend a little more time researching, it would be the high chair. Once solids begin, your baby will likely sit here every single day, sometimes multiple times a day, so choosing something that can truly grow with your child is worth considering.

What I love about the Hauck Beta+ Set is that it can be used from birth. With the included newborn attachment, my baby can be at eye level with the family from the very beginning instead of being placed separately across the room. I personally love products that help babies feel included in everyday family moments.

As babies grow, the seat and footrest can be adjusted to fit their changing size and posture. The sturdy beech wood frame feels incredibly solid and can support up to 90 kg, which means this is a product designed to stay with your child for many years rather than only a few months.

Another feature I appreciate is the newborn bouncer attachment. The reclining position can be adjusted for resting, playing, or gentle rocking, making it a versatile piece of baby equipment during those early months before solids even begin.

I also love that it is made from FSC-certified beech wood, making it a more sustainable choice compared to many plastic alternatives. Interestingly, it also comes in 4 different colours. For me, products that combine longevity, practicality, and thoughtful design are often worth the investment.

Silicone Bibs

Before becoming a mom, I honestly never realised how much food could end up everywhere except inside the baby’s mouth. Starting solids is not just eating — it is touching, squishing, dropping, exploring, and sometimes wearing the food too.

A soft silicone bib with a catcher pocket can save so many outfit changes and make clean-up feel less overwhelming after each meal.

Suction Bowls

One thing I quickly realised while preparing for solids is that babies are surprisingly strong when it comes to throwing things. Bowls, spoons, cups — everything seems to become a toy at some point. That is why I really like the idea of a sturdy suction bowl that stays where it is supposed to stay.

The Moonkie bowl combines a food-grade silicone exterior with a 304 stainless steel interior, which I personally prefer over fully plastic bowls. Stainless steel does not absorb stains or food smells as easily, and it feels like something that can last through the solids journey and toddler meals too.

I also love that it has a seamless one-piece design, because food getting stuck in tiny hidden gaps is the last thing any tired parent wants to deal with after a messy meal. The strong suction base helps reduce spills, slipping, and bowl-throwing, while the silicone lid is handy for storing leftovers or carrying dry snacks outside.

Soft Baby Spoons

Those first spoonfuls feel so tiny but so special. A soft baby spoon is gentle for little gums and helpful when babies are trying purées, mashed foods, or preloaded spoons for the first time.

I would choose spoons that are easy for parents to hold but also safe and soft enough for babies who are still learning how food feels in their mouth.

Open Cup

Watching a baby learn to drink from an open cup is one of those messy little milestones that feels surprisingly emotional. There will be spills, wet clothes, and water on the floor, but there is also something lovely about seeing your baby slowly learn a new skill.

A small open cup can help babies practise sipping, coordination, and independence in a very simple way.

Straw Cup

A straw cup can become one of those everyday items you reach for again and again. It is practical for meals, stroller walks, travel, and those moments when baby is slowly becoming more independent.

I like that it supports drinking practice while also being much easier to carry around than an open cup when you are outside the home.

Freezing Container

In the beginning, babies eat such tiny amounts that cooking fresh portions every single time can feel unrealistic. Freezing containers are helpful because you can prepare small portions and save them for another day. This product is made up of food grade silicon, it’s BPA free, safe to microwave, flexible and crack resistant.

I would use them for purées, mashed vegetables, fruit, sauces, or little meal portions so nothing goes to waste during those early solids weeks.

These also comes handy for feeding outside the home. These leak proof containers are useful for carrying snacks, fruit pieces, purées, or little meal portions when you are out with your baby, whether it is a short walk or a longer family day outside.

Splat Mat

I used to think splat mats sounded unnecessary until I realised how much food can end up on the floor during baby-led feeding. Babies are curious, and dropping food is also part of how they learn.

If your baby enjoys throwing food, dropping spoons, or experimenting with gravity, a waterproof, washable splat mat can save a lot of floor cleaning after meals.

Snack Cup

Once babies become more active, snack cups can feel surprisingly useful. Whether you are going for a walk, travelling, or simply trying to manage a hungry baby between meals, a small snack cup can make things easier.

It also gives little hands a chance to practise reaching and grabbing while keeping snacks a little more contained.

Self-Feeding Utensils

Once babies discover that plates and bowls can move, lift, flip, and fall, mealtimes can become very entertaining for them and very messy for us. Suction plates can help keep food in one place a little longer.

There is something so sweet about watching babies try to feed themselves, even if most of the food does not reach their mouth at first. It can be slow, messy, and funny, but it is also a beautiful sign of growing independence.

Short, easy-grip utensils can help babies practise holding, dipping, scooping, and slowly bringing food to their mouth on their own.

I like the idea of using them because babies still get to explore food with their hands, but the entire meal is less likely to end up on the floor within seconds.

Baby Food Maker

When I first started thinking about solids, meal preparation felt like one of the most overwhelming parts. I did not want to use too many bowls, pans, steamers, and blenders just to prepare one tiny baby portion.

What I like about the Philips Avent 4-in-1 Baby Food Maker is that it keeps the process simple. You can steam vegetables, fruit, fish, or meat in the same cup, then lift the cup, flip it over, lock it, and blend everything to the texture your baby needs.

It also has warm-up and defrost functions, which can be helpful when you prepare food ahead of time. The cup and blade are dishwasher-safe, and the water container is designed to be easy to clean and refill.