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Today I wanted to share my favorite toddler feeding essentials. I love chatting with other moms and hearing about what products have worked for their little ones. In fact, some of my most favorite items have come from recommendations from other moms. Here's a look at a few of my must-have toddler feeding products.
First Years Take & Toss Sippy Cups: After nearly 3 months of trying a gazillion different brands of sippy cups out on the market, we found the Holy Grail of sippy cups...First Years Take & Toss spill-proof cups. These cups may be one of the cheapest sippy cups available today, but seriously, these things were the only cups Noah would drink from. Go figure! He got the hang of them on pretty much the first try at around 9 months, and they've been a staple in our house ever since.
Playtex Lil' Grippers Straw Cups: I just discovered these straw cups last week, and I am absolutely amazed at how leak-proof they are. Noah has been learning how to use a straw over the last month or two, and he's been getting quite good at it. However, he still has the habit of tipping the cup back as he drinks, regardless if he's drinking out of a straw or not. We're working on breaking that habit, but in the mean time, these straw cups are great for practicing his straw-sucking skills without a leaky mess.
Re-play Divided Plates: We just recently introduced a plate to Noah, and much to our surprise, he really enjoys eating off of a plate (as opposed to just his highchair tray). I had been searching for a divided plate and stumbled upon these during an Amazon search. I'm a big advocate for offering Noah a variety of food choices during meals, and I knew that these plates would allow me to do so. I love how durable they are, and I'm a sucker for bright colors, so these plates instantly won me over.
Neat Solutions Table Toppers: Call me a germaphobe, but I absolutely cringe at the thought of Noah eating directly off of a restaurant table top. Having worked at a restaurant during my highschool and college years, I have seen how the tables get "cleaned", and I am just not comfortable with it. I found these adorable Mickey Mouse table toppers as a great solution for Noah to eat off of when we're dining out at restaurants. They stick directly to the table on all four sides and are super easy to remove after you're finished eating.
Zoli Snack Stacker: Noah received this as a birthday gift last month, and it has been used multiple times already. I take this with me for picnics at the park or play dates at friends' houses when I need to carry his lunch with me. It's super convenient for carrying around everyday snacks, too.
What are some of your must-have baby/toddler feeding products?
I've been meaning to get back into blogging (other than Noah's monthly updates), and since Noah has recently become the proud new owner of 5 teeth, I thought I'd start off with some of our favorite teething remedies. These 5 new teeth came in all at once over the span of just about 3.5/4 weeks, so needless to say, teething has been the main topic of discussion in our household this past month. He's up to 8 teeth now, so I'm hoping we can get a little bit of a break before his one year molars come in.
First, let me start off by saying that Noah is a relatively "good" teether. Sure, he has his fussy days where it is clear that he is experiencing discomfort/pain from teething, and naturally, there are days that his naps are less than stellar...BUT I have been pretty (pleasantly) surprised that teething (for us) wasn't this horror story that I had heard so much about. I have to admit that many other moms I talked with scared.the.living.crap out of me when they would tell me horror stories of their little ones not sleeping for weeks straight, refusing meals, and warning me to expect miserable cycles of fussiness for days on end. I feel for those mamas who have a rough teething experience with their little ones. Teething is no doubt
painful, but some babies get through the process more easily than
others.
While we still have 12 more teeth to go (boy, doesn't that sound daunting?!), there are definitely some teething remedies that have helped us get through those first signs of drool to those little pearly whites finally breaking through the gum line.
Sophie, the Giraffe - Noah has been a fan of Sophie since he was 2-3 months old and could grasp a toy pretty easily. Sophie is everywhere these days, and it's pretty easy to see why, babies love her!
Nuby Bug-a-Loop Teether - We keep this teether with us at all times, and is usually our "go to" teething toy for car rides.
Munchkin Mesh Feeder/Teether - My mother-in-law gave this to Noah in his Easter basket earlier this year, and it has been GREAT for Noah's teething pain. We typically fill it with crushed ice or frozen bananas and let Noah chew on it for a soothing "treat". He'll usually chew on it for a solid 15-20 minutes and it seems to really help for those fussy days when I can tell his teeth are really bothering him. Couple this with a little Sesame Street, and he is a happy camper ;)
Green Sprouts Apple Teether - Noah also loves this teether since it offers a cooling sensation. While Noah will happily chew on it for several minutes, it does warm up to room temperature pretty quickly, so I can usually only get him to chew on it for 5-10 minutes max.
Hylands Teething Tablets - Thanks a TON to some of my good Mommy friends who recommended these to us. These homeopathic teething tablets are truly a lifesaver! I am fully convinced that they DO work for my little guy. I am pretty conservative when it comes to offering Noah medication, so I usually try teething tablets first (as opposed to Tylenol) for days when his teeth are really bugging him. I generally reserve teething tablets for his afternoon nap, as well as bedtime.
What teething remedies work for your little one? I'd love to hear from other mamas about your favorite tips!
Happy teething! :)
Please note :: These teething tips are for reference only, and they are not intended to be substituted for advice from your child’s healthcare professional.
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