6 BLW Products I LOVE as a second-time mom
Written by Julie Laux, Founder, 101 before one
As a second-time mom and starting solids specialist, I've had the chance to refine my list of must-haves, focusing on items that truly make life easier for both me and my little ones. From feeding tools to high chairs, these products have earned their spot in our daily routine.
Here are the top six high-quality products I would recommend to any parent who wants to follow baby-led feeding.
NumNum Gootensil
The NumNum Gootensil has been a game-changer when it comes to encouraging self-feeding 6+ months.
The problem with most spoons? The food just falls off! Not with these ones! The signature “hole” in the middle grasps food (mashes and purees) so baby is successful with self-feeding!
Plus, we recommend using these as “teethers” at 4 months old to allow baby to practice bringing mouth before they even start solids.
Olababy Open + Straw Cup
This cup is a dual-purpose wonder! It's designed for both open cup drinking and straw sipping, making it versatile for different stages of development. Its small size is perfect for little hands to grasp, promoting independence in drinking. I love how this cup grows with my baby, adapting to her needs as she gets older.
It acts like a juicebox, so when you squeeze the cup, the liquid goes up the straw - this makes it super easy to teach baby how to drink from a straw.
YeahBabyGoods Mini Silicone Bib
Finding a bib that’s both functional and well-fitted for a tiny 6-month-old can be challenging, but the YeahBabyGoods Mini Silicone Bib hits the mark.
It's smaller than any other silicone bib on the market, providing the perfect fit for young babies just starting their feeding journey.
It's easy to clean and catches any spills, making mealtime a lot less messy. Just toss it in the dishwasher and grab three so you have enough for the day!
Stokke Tripp Trapp High Chair
The Stokke High Chair has been one of the best long-term investments we’ve made. It pulls right up to the family table, allowing baby to be part of mealtime from the start. What I love most is that it grows with your child, transitioning smoothly from baby to toddler and beyond. It’s sturdy, functional, and blends beautifully with our home decor.
Pro tip! Do NOT get the tray - just pull baby right up to the family table. The tray does NOT have good suction, and is hard to remove after meal time. Save your $ on that.
Once baby outgrows the straps in toddlerhood, the baby seat pops off and your toddler can climb the chair themselves.
The adjustable footrest is golden for making sure your baby and toddler have a flat place to put their wiggly feet (which helps with safe swallow).
Worth the investment? 100% YES!
CATCHY Highchair Tray & Food Catcher
We survived baby led weaning without a CATCHY tray but oh boy did it change our lives for our second daughter!
I went from being SO anxious about the mess to not a care in the world. The Catchy tray attaches directly to your baby’s highchair (fits all top models, with more coming soon!) and any food baby drops falls right into the tray.
It makes cleaning up after baby so much easier! No more food all over the floor, or using a floor mat that gets dirty and needs washed constantly.
Use code 101beforeone at checkout for 10% off
BEABA Glass Bowl Set
Okay I had NO idea that those silicone baby plates can taste like SOAP if you run them through the dishwasher!
We have converted to the BEABA Glass Plate + Bowl set and it is life-changing for everyone. Plus, the plate is nice and low, making it easy for baby to grab food and self-eed.
No more soapy-tasting food, and the silicone base comes off so you can easily toss it in the dishwasher.
This set has sold out 3x on Amazon! Just ONE set will last you 12+ months and beyond.. ours has been through the dishwasher 400+ times.
