Starting Solids FAQs
When should I start solids?
Most babies are ready to start solids at around six months of age, although every baby develops at their own pace. You may notice your baby is showing interest in your food or opens their mouth when a spoon comes towards them; these signs along with having good head and neck control and sitting with support mean your baby may be ready for solids. If you're unsure, your GP or Well Child provider can provide personalised advice.
What essentials do I need for starting solids?
A few key essentials can help make starting solids more enjoyable for both you and your baby. Start with a supportive high chair so baby can sit at table height with the family and so you can feed baby easily, if you’re spoon feeding. Choose baby spoons, suction bowls or plates and a starter cup or sippy cup depending on how you want to serve your food. Divided plates are popular for little ones and baby-led weaning, whilst suction bottoms can prevent the inevitable dinner upturned on the high chair! Silicone and stainless-steel serve ware is popular because they're durable options, easy to clean and made for everyday use.
Starting Solids
We're here to help you navigate your solids journey with a range of baby bowls, cutlery, feeders, bibs, storage and more. The Nestling stainless steel range is one of our favourites as are The Sleep Store cotton bibs.
Freeze-N-Feed Mini Combo - Slate Grey
First Feeding Set - Marble
Waterproof Sleeved Bib - Outdoors
Freeze-N-Feed Mini Combo - Copper
Stainless Steel Large Bowl - Dusty Blue
Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray with Lid - Mint
Silicone Bib - Oat
Stainless Steel Cup & Bowl Baby Bundle - Sage
Cotton Muslin Fleece Bandana Bib - 4pk - Mauve Stripe
Silicone Chewtensils - Sand
Silicone Fresh Food Feeder - Peony
Silicone Food Feeder Replacement Silicone Pouch 2pk
Toddler Stainless Steel Bowl Bundle - Hunter Green
Toddler Cutlery 3pk - Sage
Freeze-N-Feed Mini Combo - Mustard
Silicone Tumbler - Grey
Freeze-N-Feed Mini Combo - Olive Green
Freeze-N-Feed Mini Combo - Oat
Silicone Baby Food Freezer Tray with Lid - Luxe Grey
Freeze-N-Feed Mini Combo - Pea Green
First Feeding Baby Spoons - Blush/Shifting Sand
Silicone Suction Bowl - Tradewinds