From birth to 4 months
From the moment your baby is born, equip yourself with the essential mealtime equipment.
The essential baby bottle
The baby bottle obviously has its place in this list! Ideally, you should have about 6 at home. This small stock will allow you to organize your baby bottles more easily during the day, in particular to limit the washing up and sterilization. Small tip, opt for 320 mL baby bottles : you will keep them longer. Your child increases their milk doses over time, so choose large bottles and fill them halfway rather than buying several bottles of different volumes. Plastic or glass baby bottles : the choice is yours! The advantage of the plastic baby bottle is that it is light but tarnishes over time. The glass one remains intact over the months but can break.
The essential pacifiers
Who says baby bottles also says teats! In terms of materials, there are rubber and silicone ones . The rubber ones are soft and squishy : they are very suitable for your baby's first bottles . The only problem is that they quickly deteriorate with the heat of sterilization and therefore need to be changed often. Silicone teats are stiffer , your child has to get used to them. Very resistant, even puncture-proof, they are more hygienic since dust does not stick to the material.Breastfeeding
If you are breastfeeding your child, equip yourself with a nursing bra that will make your life easier with its practicality. There are also nursing pads to prevent milk leaks and disposable nursing pads. These accessories allow you to feed your child in the best conditions . Use a maxi-swaddle to cover yourself and your baby.In all situations, cover your baby to avoid stains! Yes, in the middle of a feast, an incident can quickly happen! You have two options: the bib or the diaper , which are classic but very effective protections.
From 6 months to 15 months
That's it, your baby is growing!
It's time to move on to diversifying food and preparing his first meals. For this new stage, you need to be equipped. One of the must-haves is the blender . It will be useful for every meal. Your baby is moving on to a diversified diet but he is not yet able to eat compact foods. It is thanks to the blender that you will make him discover all the possible culinary flavors ! Generally, the blender includes several speeds, which allows you to give different textures to your child's meals. Blending food is good, but you also have to cook it! We strongly recommend steam cooking . It keeps the fibers and vitamins of each food , essential nutrients for your baby. Several types of food processors exist. There are even some that can sterilize, cook, blend and defrost! Why not opt for the all-in-one?Who says change of diet says organization!
Since your baby is starting to eat small dishes, try batch cooking . The principle is to prepare all the meals for the week in advance. This technique saves precious time , because as you know, being a young parent requires a lot of organization !Latest purchase that is more than useful: the high chair . Yes, the famous one! Your child can no longer eat while being in your arms or lying down: he needs to be seated to eat properly . The high chair then becomes your best ally. It allows you to hold your baby safely during the meal. To ensure that baby is comfortably seated, add a small cushion .
