ThinkBaby Straw Cup

Pros: Good for building oral motor skills, steel vs. plastic (for those with plastic concerns), removable handles.

Cons: Some families find it more difficult to put the straw in. Need to make sure the silicon ring is inserted into the cap correctly or it will leak. Extra pieces, compared to other straws, so more to clean.

Lollaland Cup

Pros: Good for building oral motor skills, clear so can see how much your baby is drinking, easy to clean parts.

Cons: Straw doesn’t go fully to the bottom, so may need to refill the cup before it is empty. The straw is wider and water can come out faster. Best to use with older babies or babies who are well versed with using straws.

Zoli Cup

Pros: Good for building oral motor skills, clear so can see how much your baby is drinking, has weighted straw.

Cons: Straw is a bit smaller, so may be more difficult for some babies if they have any oral motor weaknesses. Similar design to the Munchkin cup, so if you aren’t a fan of that one, probably should find another back-up.

PLATES

Ezpz

Pros: Good for building fine motor skills, silicon material that won’t break and is easy to wash.

Cons: Depending on your highchair tray size or material, it may not suction that well.

Avanchy

Pros: Good for building fine motor skills, eco-friendly material. There’s a stainless steel option.

Cons: Multiple pieces. Bamboo option is not dishwasher safe and thus have to hand wash.

Innobaby

Pros: Good for building fine motor skills, dishwasher safe and an alternative to silicon material.

Cons: No suction for the bottom and is not microwave safe.

 

BIBS

Bumkins

Pros: Light weight, has a catch pocket and you can machine wash.

Cons: Have to hang to dry. The waterproof backing can crack and peel over time. Not as adjustable for sizing.

Green Sprouts

Pros: Light weight, has a catch pocket and you can machine wash.

Cons: Have to hang dry. The velcro connection at the neck is not able to adjust as much for better fit.

OXO

Pros: Slightly more adjustable connection and has a big catch pocket.

Cons: Heavier weight when compared to other bibs. Mixed material may mean different drying times.

 


OPEN CUPS

Ikea

Pros: Easy to clean and it is dishwasher safe. Lightweight and can help promote independent cup drinking.

Cons: No handles and the cup size may make this cup more difficult for some babies to use at first.

Ezpz

Pros: It’s adorable and dishwasher safe. Made to help promote independent cup drinking. Bumps on the bottom help it stay upright.

Cons: If using as a first cup, the opaqueness makes it difficult to see what your baby’s mouth is doing.

Green Sprouts

Pros: Easy to clean and is dishwasher safe and has handles to help teach independent cup drinking.

Cons: This cup is heavier and a bit wide. Additionally, the lip of the cup is more pliable (harder for jaw stabilization).

FORKS AND SPOONS

Munchkin

Pros: Looks like adult cutlery and handles are short (which is easier for motor skills).

Cons: More expensive and may not need a knife for a while, spoon bowl is small and not dishwasher safe.

Nuk

Pros: Not too heavy, handles are short, looks like adult cutlery, and are dishwasher safe.

Cons: This brand unfortunately does not come in a set. You have to purchase forks and spoons separately.

Kiddobloom

Pros: Looks like adult cutlery, comes with two of each utensil, and are dishwasher safe.

Cons: Handles are thinner and longer, so may need better fine motor skills. Also, spoon bowl is a little deeper.