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.
Toddler Cutlery - Petal
Straw Cup with Silicone Straw - Lime Green
Bottle Handles - Musk
Tumbler - Lime Green
Tumbler - White
Straw Cup with Silicone Straw - Leaf
No-Spill Cup Lid Only - Bright Pink
Clever Cup - Sage
Tiny Tumbler Base Only - Bright Pink
Straw Cup with Silicone Straw - Desert
Insulated Smoothie Cup - Fern
Fork and Spoon - Ice Pink
Fork and Spoon - Sand
Fork and Spoon - Ice Blue
No-Spill Cup Lid Only - Orange
Tiny Tumbler Base Only - Sky Blue
Bowl - Orange
Tumbler - Kelly Green
Straw Cup Lid Only - Denim
Fork and Spoon - Red
No-Spill Cup Lid Only - Sunny Yellow
Bowl - Kelly Green
Straw Cup with Silicone Straw - Denim