5 tips for feeding baby on the go
When weaning from the breast or bottle and making the transition to first foods, it's a whole new world! With it comes more freedom to feed baby on the go - and we've got five great tips to help make it mess and stress free for you and your baby.
Tip #1 - keep food sealed right.
Get smart about your feeding bowl and try the Playtex twist and click bowl. Simply twist the lid on the bowl until you hear, feel and see the lid click closed, then it’s leak proof. No spills in the fridge or on the go - makes it easy to bring baby's favourite along to Grandma's house.
Tip #2 - make mess-free snack choices.
Sure, a cushy highchair, drawer full of bibs, and wet wipes at the ready are easy to swing when in your own kitchen, but when you're on the go with baby, you need to find healthy eating options that are as mess-free as possible. We love Baby Gourmet Organic pouches - the new Plus flavours Plus flavours include four food groups – you’ll find super fruits, vegetables, Greek yogurt and whole grains in every pouch.
Tip #3 - go for practical, not posh when it comes to baby bibs.
We all got cutesy soft bibs with adorable sayings on them for baby showers, but really? That's just more laundry you don't need. A plastic bib like this one from Kangaroo wipes clean, has a pouch to catch stray food, and is easy to wipe clean and pop in the diaper bag.
Tip #4 - bring your own cutlery.
If you're on the go, you need cutlery to stay clean and be perfectly sized for little hands. This Fork and Spoon set from Fisher-Price have lids that keeps cutlery clean - and keeps the diaper bag clean once feeding time is over.
Tip #5 - spillproof cups have evolved.
From what we've heard, the WOW Cup is a real improvement over traditional sippy cups - it's easy to drink from without buttons, spouts, or straws. The 360° Even-Seal™ drinking edge allows you to just pick up the cup and drink anywhere along the rim. After drinking, the valve automatically seals itself - it's spill free and perfect for travelling, even if it's just travelling to the family room!
All of these great products (and hundreds more) are available at Walmart.ca - and don't forget that they'll ship free right to your door when you order online! Our momstown moms are learning all about the best ways to wean baby, introduce first foods, and try great new products at our Baby Basics events presented by Walmart Every Little Step.
Take a look at some of the fun moms have had so far - it's a great chance to connect, learn, and share all that's so crucial in baby's first year.
