Silicone & bamboo weaning sets
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Bamboo weaning sets with bowls, plates and spoons, silicone cutlery, sippy cups and snack cups, plus teethers and a dummy case.Bamboo weaning sets with bowls, plates and spoons, silicone cutlery, sippy cups and snack cups, plus teethers and a dummy case. Choose a bowl or plate with a suction base, so it stays on the high chair tray while your baby practises with a spoon.
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Choosing a bamboo weaning set
A bamboo weaning set usually includes a bowl or plate and a soft spoon sized for small mouths. Look for food-grade materials, a suction base that grips a high chair tray and pieces that are easy to wash. Mama Bamboo makes a bamboo weaning set and bamboo weaning spoons, and Wild & Stone makes a bamboo baby weaning bowl and spoon set and a bamboo suction plate set. Check each listing for its materials and care. We checked each brand here for clear information on what its products are made from.
Silicone weaning set and cutlery
A silicone weaning set is soft, light and hard to break, which suits early self-feeding. Green Island makes a baby silicone cutlery set, a silicone sippy cup and a baby snack cup, in food-grade silicone that is BPA free and dishwasher safe. Soft spoons are kind on gums, and short, chunky handles are easier for small hands to hold. A sippy cup with two handles helps babies learn to drink from a cup, and a snack cup with a soft lid stops snacks spilling in the pushchair.
Teethers and dummy cases
Green Island makes a hippo silicone teething ring, and Wild & Stone makes a natural rubber elephant teether. Green Island also makes a silicone dummy case for keeping a dummy clean in a bag. Check teethers before each use and replace them at the first sign of wear. Chilling a teether in the fridge, not the freezer, can feel soothing on gums.
Weaning tips
The NHS advises starting solid foods at around six months. Offer a spoon and let your baby explore, and expect plenty of mess at first. Always stay with your baby while they eat, and sit them upright in a high chair with the straps done up. Wash a bamboo weaning set by hand in warm, soapy water unless the listing says it is dishwasher safe, and dry it fully. Baby & Kids Bath has natural baby shampoo, Toys & Games has cardboard playsets, and Kitchen Storage has silicone food bags for snacks on the go.
Common questions
When should you start weaning?
The NHS advises introducing solid foods at around six months. Speak to your health visitor if you have questions.
Can bamboo weaning sets go in the dishwasher?
Check each listing. Many bamboo pieces are best washed by hand in warm, soapy water and dried fully.
Is silicone safe for baby feeding?
Green Island's feeding range is made from food-grade silicone that is BPA free. Check pieces regularly for wear.
How do you clean a teether?
Wash it in warm, soapy water after each use and let it dry. Replace it at the first sign of damage.
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