We have had such a great success with baby led weaning and I’ve enjoyed the experience immensely. It has been a huge learning curve: finding out what foods work, finding out how to effectively clean up the baby led weaning mess and finding the right products that work for us. Here I’ve compiled a list of baby led weaning equipment that has been invaluable on our journey.
If you are just starting out or plan to soon, try and get hold of some of these essential baby led weaning products to make your baby led weaning journey super easy!
The Must Have Baby Led Weaning Products
Here we have compiled the 11 must have baby led weaning products
1. Nuby Sure Grip Mat
- No more dropped plates! 100% silicone section mat grips easily to surfaces – built in suction grip easily seals to surface keeping it firmly in one place
- Unique one piece soft silicone is insulating to keep food warmer for longer
- Plate and placement mat all-in-one that wipes clean and is dishwasher safe – nothing to take apart for cleaning and nothing to trap food and germs
- Sealing tips: press down in the centre of the mat to remove any trapped air and press down around the edge of the mat to ensure a complete seal. Ensure the surface is clean (grease/oil free) and dry
- Age: 9 months+, BPA Free
This mat has been the best thing for avoiding a huge mess on the floor during meal times. Before I owned this product, I used to put Dexter’s food on his tray and let him at it. Invariably, he would swipe half of the food off the tray and onto the floor completely accidentally.
Since I have introduced this tray, hardly anything falls on the floor. It is a mat that sticks really well to the highchair tray and has two small bowl areas for baby to pick food out of it. The rubber means the mat is easily cleaned. I simply run it under the hot tap after each meal and stick it in the dishwasher at the end of the day. For £7 it’s an absolute bargain.
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2. Ikea Antilop Highchair
With Dexter, we had a high chair with pokey holes which meant food got stuck down them which then turned into disgusting mould. We then switched to a Joie Mimzy Snacker, which was lovely and comfy, quite easy to clean, but didn’t come apart like this one.
We got this one for Felix and have never looked back!
- Easy to disassemble and carry along.
- Safety belt included.Recommended for indoor use
3. Nuby Lock and Roll On The Go Bib
These bibs are a must have for catching all the food that inevitably gets dropped by those little hands that are still learning. Firstly, this saves you having to clean up messy legs and secondly, it saves the food neatly in a pile ready to be popped back on the tray again.
These bibs are nice and soft, I often have to try and stop Dex from gumming it to ease his teething pains and remind him he is meant to be eating the actual food!
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4. Munchkin Hot White Plates
- Great for toddlers learning to eat hot food, soup, etc;
- Patented White Hot system, colour strip turns white when food and bowl are too hot;
- Stack neatly for easy storage;
- Microwave safe, freezer safe, top rack dishwasher safe;
- 2 white hot plates;
I absolutely adore these plates. Everytime I make food, I place it on these plates and they tell me if the food is too hot by turning white. It’s great for things like I’ve blitzed in the microwave like jacket potatoes and the like. Once I’m happy the food is cool enough, I transfer from the plate to the Nuby sure grip mat.
At the moment Dex isn’t ready to have a plate in front of him as he’d simply swipe it off the tray. Munchkin also make hot white baby led weaning bowls too!
- IDEAL FOR TODDLERS: With its specially designed features tailored to tiny hands and developing palates, the Munchkin food bowls are an excellent choice for toddlers eager to explore the world of warm and delicious foods. Whether it’s slurping up a spoonful of soup or nibbling on a steamy vegetable, this option provides a safe and enjoyable introduction to the joys of warm food;
- WHITE HOT SYSTEM: The patented White Hot system is like having a little kitchen wizard. It has a special colour strip that turns white, telling you when food and bowl are getting too hot.
- THREE BOWLS STACK FOR EASY STORAGE: The bowls can be stacked together, offering a practical and space-saving solution for storage convenience.
- MICROWAVE – Safe, FREEZER – Safe, TOP RACK DISHWASHER – safe; BPA free and ideal for 6months+
- DISCOVER THE MUNCHKIN BABY FOOD SETS: Complete your baby weaning set with the Munchkin infant feeding and dinnerware range for babies and toddlers, with suction bowls, toddler plates and sippy cups
5. Numnum Cutlery
- DESIGNED FOR LITTLE HANDS AGES 6-18 MONTHS: This clever Pre-Spoon, tailored for tiny hands, eliminates scooping and balancing struggles. Best of all, there’s no wrong way to hold it, thanks to its secret: a thick contoured handle that provides a secure, no-slip grip.
- EASY SELF-FEEDING FOR THE FIRST STAGE: Make the starting solids transition easier (and more fun!) for baby. Each set comes with a pre-spoon perfect for purees, doubling as a teether for sore gums, along with an open-channel spoon designed to grip soft solids. These spoons help teach the skills and motions needed to graduate to a traditional spoon, without requiring wrist rotation to use – a skill children typically don’t develop until 2 years old.
- PERFECT FOR ALL TYPES OF FOOD: These versatile spoons, designed for babies aged 6+ months, are a mealtime must-have as your child’s eating habits mature. Add this essential to your baby registry now for when baby’s ready to start soft solids. Unlike traditional spoons, GOOtensils grip the food to help keep things less messy.
- EASY TO HOLD FOR BABY LED WEANING: Let baby lead the way. Our innovative, patented Pre-Spoon has a unique all-flat design that empowers your little one on their baby-led weaning (BLW) journey. While other baby spoons are too long or too flexible, this one is just right—allowing little hands to self-feed with ease and without frustration.
- SIMPLE TO CLEAN & PEDIATRIC OT RECOMMENDED: Approved and tested by baby care experts, our spoons are incredibly durable, ensuring long-lasting use. Made with food-grade silicone, they’re free from harmful chemicals like BPA and phthalates so you can feel good about giving them to your little one. Clean up is easy in the dishwasher. Microwave or steam-sterilizing is not recommended (and not needed).
These spoons are ideal for when you are transitioning from using hands to a proper spoon. The ‘pre spoon’ grabs hold of liquid items such as yoghurt and purees and doesn’t spill like a conventional spoon. At the moment these are only available in the US which is a shame for us UK citizens, but hopefully that will change soon.
6. Munchkin Hot White Spoons
- MUNCHKIN SPOON SET: This essential baby food spoon set combines a smart baby weaning spoon design with colour-changing temperature alert technology. Suitable for 3 months and over
- INFANT SAFETY SPOONS: The clever White Hot System makes the baby plastic spoon tip turn white when baby food, porridge, pudding or puree is too hot (approximately 43.3 degrees C and above)
- EASY CARE BABY SPOONS: These durable toddler and baby feeding spoons are top rack dishwasher safe, BPA-free and phthalate free. Great for boys or girls, for picnics, at home or on the go
- THE PERFECT SIZE FOR LITTLE MOUTHS: The tapered spoon bowl is comfortable for babies and young children, and the soft tips are gentle on gums. Long handles are great for easier high chair feeding
- PART OF THE MUNCHKIN WEANING RANGE: Complete your baby weaning set with the Munchkin infant feeding and dinnerware range for babies and toddlers. Discover our matching plates, bowls and sippy cups
I love these Munchkin white hot spoons. They work in the same principle as the plates above.
Why spoons on a baby led weaning list though, I hear you cry! Well, I like to offer Dex a pre loaded spoon of yoghurt or porridge in the morning. I simply dip the spoon in the porridge and let him take it off me (or the tray). It can get quite messy, but that’s the fun of baby led weaning right?
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7. Baby Wipes
- PURE, SIMPLE FORMULA: Our unscented Original baby wipes gently clean and help protect baby’s delicate skin with just 2 ingredients: 99.9% purified water and a drop of fruit extract.
- SAFE FOR PREMATURE & NEWBORN SKIN: Made using minimal ingredients, our wipes are suitable for delicate, premature & newborn skin. Whether you use them as nappy wipes or for everyday purposes, WaterWipes are ideal for all skin types.
- PLANT-BASED WIPES: Our Original baby wipes are plant-based and plastic-free**. Plus, they’re unscented, and contain no artificial fragrances or colours.
- TRUSTED BY DERMATOLOGISTS: Suitable for use on eczema-prone skin and allergy sufferers, WaterWipes are approved by Allergy UK & the Skin Health Alliance and registered by the Vegan Society.
- MORE EVERYDAY USES: WaterWipes are versatile for adults, pets, and surfaces too. These disposable wet wipes are ideal for cleaning small messes, refreshing skin, and wiping pets’ paws, making them a convenient travel essential for on-the-go use.
For me, baby wipes are a huge essential for post meal clean up because baby’s face, hands and probably body will be covered in food. I like these water wipes because they contain 99% water and are really, really wet which makes for an easier clean up.
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8. BIBaDO
This amazing coverall bib means that not one scrap of food gets onto baby’s clothes or the highchair. I don’t know how we ever lived without it. Read my full review of this amazing product here. This bib has saved me hours of cleaning up and stopped Dex ruining more vests.
- Let There Be Mess! – Our Bibs help nurture adventurous, independent eaters and protect clothes and highchair seats. Parents love the convenience and speedy post-meal clean-ups, and experts endorse them for rich developmental opportunities for children.
- Making Parents’ Lives Easier – Features easy-to-wipe, 100% waterproof material in on-trend, stylish Scandi designs to make cleaning up a breeze, saving parents 30 minutes daily. Crafted from premium, super-soft fabric, it withstands the messiest of meals.
- The No. 1 Way to Wean – Weaning your baby is a wonderful experience, and our bibs help manage the mess, leaving you free to enjoy the weaning journey with your little one. Our Coverall Bibs are a must-have for developing babies up to 36 months.
- How To Use – Put your child’s arms through the bib, drape it over their shoulders, and fasten at the neck. Drape the Coverall around your high chair tray and fasten underneath with the adjustable strap. Use with our Handi Cutlery to help master control.
- Why Bibado – We are a British brand on a mission to make a positive difference for children and parents in the feeding and messy play space. We do this by designing products that provide practical solutions that empower, educate, and help you have fun.
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9. Munchkin 360 Cup
- MUNCHKIN 360 CUP SET: 2x 7oz/207ml toddler sippy cups with handles, in blue and green colours. Each baby cup with magic no-spill valve is the ideal size for little hands, for drinking on any side
- 360 EDGE NON SPILL CUP: Each leak-free Munchkin sippy cup, for toddlers and babies over 6 months, has a one-way valve with 360° edge for no spills. An ideal baby sippy cup or baby weaning cup for milk
- FIRST CUP WITH HANDLES: The Munchkin cup set features our popular anti spill Miracle design. With easy to hold handles they’re a great toddler training cup with dentist-recommended open cup-style edge
- EASY TO CLEAN BEAKER: Our Munchkin straw cups, sipping cups and bottles are top shelf dishwasher safe and are great gifts for a boy or girl. The removable kiddy cup valve is easy to clean and assemble
- PART OF THE MUNCHKIN BABY WEANING RANGE: Innovative baby sippy cups, toddler feeding accessories, baby weaning sets and kids cups – all designed with your little one in mind
I’m often asked what is the best baby led weaning cup and I always recommend the Munchkin 260. It can take a little while for baby to get used to this so I used a free flow teat cup alongside for the first few months, but by 10 months old, baby has usually got the hang of it! I love this cup as there are zero spillages and the ‘spout’ is nice and soft in baby’s mouth.
10. Bamboo Bamboo Suction Bowls, Plates and Spoons
- BABY SUCTION PLATES FOR TODDLERS – the bamboo bamboo toddler plates suction grip is near enough impossible for little ones to remove, but parents can simply lift the release tab. Our suction plates for babies weaning prevents flips, tips and spills, with rounded edges ideal for learning to scoop – helping children develop their eating skills with ease and making cleanup easy
- BABY PLATE EASILY SEPARATES FOODS – kids plates with sections are perfect for separating purees and sauces from fruits and snacks, letting children explore different tastes and encouraging them to try new foods and textures, making meals balanced and exciting
- BABY WEANING PLATE & WEANING SET 6 MONTHS – our weaning plates are specially designed for babies going through the weaning phase and are baby weaning essentials, facilitating the transition to solid foods
- SOLVE THE PLASTIC PROBLEM WITH BAMBOO – our toddler plates and bowls sets are made from natural, organic bamboo, which can grow to full size in just 3-4 months – a sustainable alternative to plastic or wood. Plus, nasty pesticides and chemicals aren’t required when harvesting bamboo, so cultivation is natural and doesn’t harm the environment
- THE PERFECT BABY SHOWER GIFTS – our baby plates with suction are perfect gifts for baby showers, mum to be gifts, new baby gifts, newborn baby gifts, pregnancy gifts, baby boy gifts, baby girl gifts, and gender reveal gifts
- 🐽LIMITED EDITION bamboo bamboo has teamed up with Peppa Pig and her little brother George! This new limited edition collection of bamboo products is designed to delight both pre-school and parent fans, and make mealtimes even more fun for the family!
- 📦 WHAT’S IN THE BOX? The perfect weaning combo of our bamboo suction bowl and silicone tipped spoon, in a beautifully-crafted, gift-worthy packaging. Yes, your baby is about to build fine motor skills and gain rapid mealtime independence. Watch their hand-to-eye coordination development while you enjoy the progress milestones in comfort. Holds 350ml / 12oz, Diameter: 12cm / 4.7in, Base Diameter: 12cm / 4.7in
- 🏆 BEAUTIFULLY DESIGNED – Our products were designed to be super cute such that children would be delighted to use them at mealtimes. Our suction bowls for babies and toddlers stick to your table tops or high chair trays to avoid spills as baby masters self-feeding. Your mealtimes are about to get a lot simpler.
- ♻ ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY – Our baby bowls are made from 100% bamboo, with silicone suction cup and spoon tips. Unlike too many baby products, your bowl will not end up littering the oceans, leaving a clean-up mission for our children.
- 💧 EASY TO CLEAN- Hand-wash your bamboo bowl in warm water with mild dish detergent and allow to air-dry. Apply coconut oil once a month to extend the lifetime of your bowl.
- BABY SUCTION PLATES FOR TODDLERS – the bamboo bamboo toddler plates suction grip is near enough impossible for little ones to remove, but parents can simply lift the release tab. Our suction plates for babies weaning prevents flips, tips and spills, with rounded edges ideal for learning to scoop – helping children develop their eating skills with ease and making cleanup easy
- BABY PLATE EASILY SEPARATES FOODS – kids plates with sections are perfect for separating purees and sauces from fruits and snacks, letting children explore different tastes and encouraging them to try new foods and textures, making meals balanced and exciting
- BABY WEANING PLATE & WEANING SET 6 MONTHS – our weaning plates are specially designed for babies going through the weaning phase and are baby weaning essentials, facilitating the transition to solid foods
- SOLVE THE PLASTIC PROBLEM WITH BAMBOO – our toddler plates and bowls sets are made from natural, organic bamboo, which can grow to full size in just 3-4 months – a sustainable alternative to plastic or wood. Plus, nasty pesticides and chemicals aren’t required when harvesting bamboo, so cultivation is natural and doesn’t harm the environment
- THE PERFECT BABY SHOWER GIFTS – our baby plates with suction are perfect gifts for baby showers, mum to be gifts, new baby gifts, newborn baby gifts, pregnancy gifts, baby boy gifts, baby girl gifts, and gender reveal gifts
If you want to look as fashionable as possible whilst you are traversing your baby led weaning journey, you can’t get cooler than the Bamboo Bamboo range of baby led weaning equipment.
We adore our fox shaped section plate and the stunning bowl. At £14.99 a piece, they’re quite pricey as far as plates go, but they look absolutely stunning and are a must have if you plan to Instagram your journey.
The plates last well, stick to the highchair and are dishwasher safe so for me they’re a great investment. We’ve had our plate for nearly three years and our bowl for six months with zero issues.
Want to purchase a stunning Bamboo Bamboo bowl
11. Tots Ahoy Splash Mat
- Ultra grippy – The TotsAhoy! Nonslip Splash Mat combines 2 high-tech fabrics with superior anti-slip protection. The top layer is patterned, with non-slip material underneath. Ultra grippy on both hard floors and carpets, so you’ll have peace of mind that once you lay this splat mat on the floor, it won’t be going anywhere.
- Easy to wash – Our waterproof floor mat is fully washable to make clean-up time easier. Simply wipe up small spills with soapy water or throw the whole baby splash mat in the washing machine for bigger messes and hang to dry.
- Versatile and waterproof – This waterproof play mat is made to be the ultimate multi-purpose kids floor mat, backing you up during mealtimes, baby-led weaning, arts & crafts and even outdoor picnicking and playtime
- Safe for your little one ¬– Not your average vinyl, PVC or smelly plastic mat, the TotsAhoy! Nonslip Splash Mat is made with safe, silky smooth, 100% polyester fabric that doesn’t contain phthalates or BPA material
- Top-Quality – AT TOTSAHOY!, we’re passionate about creating top-quality kids floor mats that are dependable, durable and practical in nature. Measuring 110cm x 110cm, these generously sized floor mat made from premium materials have you and your baby covered, even during the messiest activities.
If you have laminate flooring, you don’t need to worry too much about a splash mat (although you will need a dustpan and brush, a mop and a good vacuum cleaner!) but a splash mat is essential if your home is carpeted. This one from Tots Ahoy is good value, easily cleaned and looks gorgeous too!
Now that you know what baby led weaning equipment you need, why not check out some of my yummy baby-led weaning recipes?
What is on your list of must have baby led weaning equipment? Anything you think I’ve missed?
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