My Favorite Toddler Feeding Esssentials

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?