Youth Feeding Supplies

Baby feeding utensils streamline mealtime, combining convenience and efficiency for parents and caretakers. They come in a variety of categories that include cooking systems, cutlery and specialty items. Shoppers at Staples will find a myriad of options for feeding babies, toddlers and young kids.

Make Your Own Food
Some parents opt to make baby food instead of buying jars and boxes from suppliers. Brands such as Sage Spoonfuls make it easy to concoct purees at home. These sets come with everything you need to get started including several reusable jars and lids, and labels. Most sets are free of PVCs, BPAs, phthalates and lead, for a healthy and eco-friendly option. Some come with an immersion blender while others have a food processor or cooker to help steam fresh fruits and vegetables.

Baby Feeding Supplies
Baby feeding supplies make mealtimes easy with a wide selection of bowls, plates and cups. Plastic bowls with high sides contain the food, giving babies and toddlers room to grab loose pieces and learn to use utensils. They come in several sizes, colors and some have fun patterns and characters that entice children. Plates with dividers not only separate foods, they help with portion control. Many also come with rubber feet to avoid sliding, providing more stability during feeding sessions. Shoppers can also find textured mats from brands like Kid Kusion. They have two sides, one with a grip surface that keeps plates in place, and a knobbly texture on the reverse side to help trap food so children can exercise their pincher reflex. These mats make excellent solutions for at home and on the go.

Sippy cups come in many sizes, and many have silicone nipples and leak-proof mouthpieces that conform to little mouths. They have a bite-proof design that resists damage from chewing by teething babies. Training cups have side handles for babies and toddlers just starting out, while others have textured surfaces to improve grip for older children. Insulated cups have an extra layer inside to keep drinks warm or cold, a built-in splash guard eliminates the risk of spilling and some have a straw mechanism that folds down when not in use to keep it clean. Most sippy cups are dishwasher safe for convenience, but a straw cleaner can be a welcome addition at wash-up time as well. These cups come in ideal sizes that fit in stroller cup holders.

Baby Feeding Utensils
Many utensils for young eaters have a rubber grip that's easy to hold with metal or plastic heads that resemble adult silverware. Some baby feeding utensils are made from recycled materials, including gallon milk jugs and other plastics to promote sustainability. Those with long handles let you dig into deeper containers or feed from a distance while those with a White Hot System turn white on contact to let you know when the food is too warm to serve. Nibblers are mesh pouches designed to hold soft fruits and vegetables for babies to chew on. They have little holes that the food squeezes through, reducing the risk of choking that comes with bigger portions. Squeeze spoons have an attached canister to hold pureed food that you can squeeze directly into the spoon. They come with a cap, making them an excellent travel companion.