Top 7 Toddler Mealtime Essentials
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Mealtimes with a toddler can be a messy and borderline traumatic affair. Levi is and always has been especially adept at making world-class messes when he eats. To cut down on some of the stress of eating meals with a toddler, I’ve compiled my top seven favorite products! Check out the links below to shop this photo.
The Tripp Trapp Chair from Stokke
This high chair is SO worth the investment. Everything is adjustable, so it grows with your baby and toddler through every stage. We started using ours when Levi was just first able to sit up (around 5 months) and we are still rocking it now that he is 19 months with no end in sight. Plus, it has a weight capacity of 300 lbs so your child can basically use it forever as a regular chair!
The surfaces of the Tripp Trapp are easy to clean, it is very sturdy, and obviously it’s aesthetically pleasing in a way that most high chairs are not. Click here to shop!
Elk and Friends Stainless Steel Cups
These cups greatly helped the concept of drinking through a straw click for Levi. They have been great for water and smoothies in these warmer months because they keep it all cold for so long. The silicone sleeves provide a great grip for little hands, and the colors are fun! Click here to shop!
Elk and Friends Stainless Steel Bowls
Are you sensing a trend? We LOVE Elk and Friends products in our house. These bowls are dishwasher safe and come with a lid for easily storing leftovers and traveling. They also have a suction cup on the base, so way less likely for your toddler’s snack to be yeeted across the room. That’s a win in my book! Click here to shop!
Elk and Friends Silverware
We love this silverware for learning! It’s not too sharp or wide for little mouths, and it has a little rest on the bottom so you can set it down without getting food on the table! Click here to shop!
Elk and Friends Kids 6.7” Porcelain White Plates with Silicone Sleeves | Divided Plates
When Levi first started eating solids, we got some silicone plates to try out. After a little bit of trial and error, we discovered that there was a soapy taste left after running the plate through the dishwasher. So we swapped all of our plates for these porcelain plates from Elk and Friends, and we are so glad we did! We noticed very quickly that Levi was eating much better. They have a silicone sleeve on them that helps them from scooting across the table too easily, and also offers some protection from potential damage. Click here to shop!
Lalo the Bib
Bibs with a pocket for catching food are a game changer. We call the pocket the “second chance bin” because Levi often circles back to eat what he’s dropped after he’s eaten what’s on his plate. These can be thrown into the top rack of the dishwasher for easy cleaning, and they are adjustable in the neck so they can be used for a long time! Click here to shop!
Ello Reusable Condiment Containers
These containers are the perfect size for so many things! I always love having little containers for on the go, and these could hold little snacks, yogurt or applesauces, or salad dressing. Click here to shop!