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These brilliant feeding accessories from Boon make mealtimes a simple and funky affair.

Boon’s Catch Bowl is a great way to help first-time eaters control small spills. It features a built-in food catcher which extends toward your little one, funnelling runaway food back into the bowl.

Its made from easy-to-clean soft material and has a suction cup bottom to keep the Catch Bowl firmly in place. This is such a handy piece of kit at an affordable price.

Pair the Catch Bowl with Boon’s Benders utensils. These great sets, designed to help the transition to normal cutlery, are perfect for little learners with the adjustable end feature to accommodate your child’s grip. As your little ones motor skills develop, you can start adjusting the Benders a little bit at a time until they are straightened.

Catch Bowl - £8.99

Benders - £5.99

www.boonuk.co.uk

The new Raspberry Collection from Oxo Tot looks great and is so easy to use. The functionality is fantastic and as always with Oxo products, they utilise great design and this collection is no different. Attractive and sleek, these are aspirational products at high street prices.

We tried the really handy Bowl Set and the easy-to-hold Cutlery. The food scoops easily onto the spoon with the special lip on the bowl. We also tried the handy Dividing Plate which we loved for separating out snacks.

Perfect for little princesses who like to be pretty in pink!

Divided plate: £8.17

Large & small bowl set: £8.17

Fork & spoon set: £6.64

Available in Boots

www.oxouk.com

www.boots.com

This gorgeous little dinner set from Hampton Blue is too cute! Its little retro elephant and flower designs are sure to delight the little ones and make dinner times fun.

Included is a compartmented plate, a bowl, cup, fork and spoon, everything a little one needs to make them feel special and encourage eating at dinner time. It would make a great gift for babies or toddlers, or for your own special tyke. An affordable yet stylish set.

£10.95

www.hamptonblue.co.uk

The Philips Avent Steamer and Blender is a handy gadget that will save you some precious time.

It helps you prepare healthy and nutritious homemade baby food for your little ones.  Its so simple to use: first steam your vegetables fruit or meat, then lift and flip the jar over to blend it up into a tasty lunch for baby.

The only downside is the size. It’s quite big, so not ideal for smaller kitchens. 

£81.71

www.philips.co.uk

A brilliant way to conveniently keep baby food fresh, the OXO Tot Green Baby Food Freezer Tray is a must buy. Its small size means there’ll always be space in the freezer for this handy gizmo. You can pop out one portion of food in at a time, and it also eliminates freezer odour from permeating the cubes. A great time and space saver for busy mums at feeding time.

£5.00

www.kiddicare.com

The Nibbler from baby gurus Nuby is a great little gift for the little ones this summer. It freezes fruits and vegetables, a great way to keep baby healthy and perfect for teething babies. The Nibbler comes in either orange and yellow or pink and purple.

£3.99

www.nuby-uk.com

The Baby Food Ricer from Oxo Tot makes feeding time a breeze. This great gadget gives many options when preparing homemade foods for the little ones. Simply squeeze the non-slip handles to make finely mashed potatoes, squash and more.

Perfect for creating healthy options for baby at mealtimes and introducing little ones to new tastes and textures. Find it on the VUP Baby website.

www.vupbaby.co.uk

£15.00

Squirt isn’t just a spoon, it’s a revelation. It takes baby food, removes the jar and the mess, packs it into a single utensil and with one squeeze – boom! You get easy, one-handed feeding. Just pop on the cap to seal the food for when you're on the go. Squeeze it and it dispenses baby food one bite at a time. It includes matching cap for storage.  As the bulb is large (it holds up to 2oz of baby food), it means it is easy to clean and is also dishwasher safe.

Also available in Raspberry Blue, Grape, Kiwi, Cherry and Tangerine B.p.A-free, Phthalate-free, PVC-free

Suitable for ages : 4+ months -£8.99

www.boonuk.co.uk

Snack Ball. Sounds like a new sport for foodies, but it is actually a brilliant food container that also doubles as a toy from product designers Boon UK. It is ideal for weaning and it is tough, so snacks don't get crushed. The two halves unscrew, so cleaning is super easy and the lid rotates shut, so snacks don't jump ship. And… for the kids, it's great for a game of catch!

£6.99 www.boonuk.co.uk

The ceramic Alphabet Breakfast set from The Letteroom is a bright fun gift that will brighten up your baby’s day. It would make a useful, educational and unique christening or newborn gift. The set includes one plate, one egg cup, one bowl and one mug and is packaged in an attractive alphabet gift box.

Mug size :8cm diameter plate size: 17cm diameter

£21.50 -  www.theletteroom.com