8 Best Baby Spoons
Your new baby has had a pretty exclusive diet since they were born—breast milk, formula, or some combination of the two. But as your baby approaches their six month birthday, get ready for a major milestone: introducing solids.
Why Is It Important to Have a Good Baby Spoon?
Having a good baby spoon is important for a number of reasons:
- Safety: A good baby spoon is designed with safety in mind. It should be made from materials that are free of harmful chemicals and toxins, and should not have any small parts that could pose a choking hazard.
- Ease of Use: A good baby spoon should be easy for parents to use, and easy for babies to grip and hold. The spoon should also be easy to clean and sanitize.
- Comfort: A good baby spoon should be comfortable for both the parent and the baby to use. The spoon should be the right size and shape for the baby’s mouth, and the handle should be comfortable for parents to hold.
- Developmental Benefits: Using a good baby spoon can help promote the development of fine motor skills, as babies learn to grip and hold the spoon, and practice bringing it to their mouths.
- Enjoyment of Mealtime: Mealtime can be a fun and enjoyable experience for both parents and babies. Using a good baby spoon can help make mealtime more enjoyable and less stressful for everyone involved.
Overall, having a good baby spoon is important for ensuring the safety, comfort, and developmental well-being of your baby, as well as promoting a positive mealtime experience.
We’ve rounded up our 8 favorite baby spoons for introducing solids and teaching your baby to independently feed.
These baby spoons from Mushie are ideal for introducing your little one to solids, and come in a variety of muted earth tones we love. Made of BPA and chemical free silicone, they’re super gentle on gums and budding teeth. The long handle makes spoon-feeding easy for parents, and the spoon tip has enough depth to hold thin purees without spilling.
Olababy’s spoon set doubles your feeding options: the longer spoon is easy for parents to use (and scrape the last bit of food from the bottom of the jar), and the shorter spoon allows your baby to explore self-feeding. The spoon “bowls” are flexible and will pick up food from any angle, and both spoons will stand upright away from countertop germs.
The OXO Tot Infant Feeding Spoon has a bowl that’s smartly shaped and is exceptionally good at wrangling purees. The handle has a slight contoured bend for comfy feeding from any angle, and they’re so lightweight it’s easy for your baby to grasp and manipulate.
OXO Tot On-the-Go Feeding Spoon
Anything that makes getting out of the house with your baby easier is alright by us, and this on-the-go spoon from OXO Tot is great for outdoor picnics or visits with friends. The soft silicone tip is gentle on your baby’s mouth (or messy cheeks) and the compact carry case has a lid that stays put.
The EZPZ Tiny Spoon is designed to help your baby learn to eat independently. The short fat handle is easy to grasp, and the narrow spoon bowl has a slight arc that makes dipping more effective and less frustrating for your little eater. This spoon even has textured bumps on the underside that activate sensory awareness to prevent gagging and choking.
Beaba First Stage Silicone Spoons
Beaba’s First Stage Spoons have an elongated handle that’s ideal for parents introducing solids with assisted feedings. The spoon bowl is narrow enough to fit comfortably in your baby’s mouth and scoops up the perfect amount of food. Bonus time: The clear silicone doesn’t stain, even if your baby loves sweet potatoes.
Bella Tunno’s Wonder Spoons have got a lot of personality: Each spoon features hysterical pop culture-isms like “You Go Girl” and “Don’t Kale My Vibe”. These silicone spoons are ergonomically designed with an easy-to-grip handle that’s long enough for assisted feeding, but short enough for self-feeding, as well. Genius!
Busy Baby Teether + Training Spoon
Not only is this silicone spoon great for introducing solids, it’s also an awesome teether: Multiple textures will soothe your little one’s sore gums, and you can pop it in the freezer for added relief.
Finding What’s Right for You
Albee Baby is the oldest family-owned specialty baby shop in the US, and we pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best assortment of baby products anywhere, at fair prices, always. We’re committed to being an inclusive resource for parents, and hope you’re feeling empowered to find the right baby gear for your family. Still have questions? Feel free to contact our baby gear experts at 877.692.5233 or by email at [email protected].