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.
Dinnerware Cup 2pc - Ivory
Burp Cloth - Dusty Pink
Suction Bowl 2pk - Luxe Unicorn
Dinnerware Cutlery Set - Ivory
First Feeding Baby Spoons - Cambridge Blue/Shifting Sand
Dinnerware Cup 2pc - Soft Lilac
Burp Cloths - 3pk - Willow Prints
Squirt Feeding Spoon - Blue
Spork - Neon Orange
Burp Cloths - 3pk - Parker
Dinnerware Cup 2pc - Caramel
Kids Cup with Straw Lid - Rose Velvet
Detachable Spoon & Fork - Luxe Blue + Blue
Burp Cloths - 3pk - Ezra
Silicone Chewtensils - Dark Blue
Dinnerware Round Bowl 2pc - Mustard
Silicone Feeding Spoons 2pk - Pale Daffodil
Muslin Burp Cloth - Fern
Silicone Tumbler - Pink
Dinnerware Fork & Spoon Set - Cloud
Spoon and Fork - Sand
Utensil Set Cat & Bulldog 6pc - Purple + Grey
Dinnerware Cup 2pc - Dusty Rose