Baby Feeding Products You'll Regret Buying (and what to buy instead)

[@2cmrinhfx]

This entire series of videos is a must watch for new parents. How I wish we had these when my kids were babies! (although much of what we did in the 80-'s met these standards- no walkers for any of my kids and just regular bibs! You provide an excellent service with these as they are informative with rationale that helps parents understand the why's.

[@jenniferdaniel6952]

I’m so glad I found you! I’m at 33 weeks and having your videos has been so helpful. I’m sending them to pregnant friends ❤ thank you

[@Cdaysbv]

Bamboo can grow mold over time. Stainless steel is so durable and easy to clean! Lasts forever. Doddl spoon designs are awesome. My 1.5 year old eats like a pro with this utensil set!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@TheDaspiffy]

We had silicone plates and bowls but then I realized they were not only imparting a bad smell but also a bad taste. We switched to stainless steel and it is so much better.

[@Jana_PalmTree]

I avoid stainless steel because it does give off continual trace amounts of heavy metals into the food. I learned this when my daughter was 8 and had high levels of heavy metals in her hair and body. We had to put her through expensive chelation therapy. We only use glass, porcelain, or ceramic now. Sometimes I’ll use a little plastic if it’s not with heat or fat.

[@TheValkyrieT6]

Bamboo and wood don't grow mold. If you do more research, you'll see. that's y professional chefs use wood-cutting board

[@Cdaysbv]

I use only wood-cutting boards! And if you don’t take care of the board it grows mold very easily😊

[@tonii2019]

The progression of your monstera plant over the years is lovely!!! I look forward to spotting it in the background. 🙌🌱💚

[@EmmaHubbard]

It is getting so big1 It's nearly too big for the videos😂

[@ZuzkaButterfly]

I agree, silicone smells so bad! I can't eat muffins baked in silicone forms I bought, had to throw it out... I actually used classic ceramic bowls with handles that I literally held in place while feeding. My little ones learned very quickly they shouldn't throw them and they have never broken anything, they learned to be very careful with fragile things...

[@cassandraerdman7144]

My son has refused every sippy cup I've offered him, and I initially thought it was because he was born with all three mouth ties and no rooting reflex. But I'm now glad he hasn't gotten used to any of them. I don't want him to have more mouth issues! I instinctively bought a normal silicone cup the other day, and I will be trying to teach him on that instead.

[@sydneyrearick5396]

Love these recommendations! I am also a pediatric OT and I love the self-feeding dipping spoons (like NumNums) with little hole in the center to grip onto food. They have no correct orientation as there is no bowl, hold onto food nicely, and they are nice and small for baby hands and mouth :)

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for sharing!!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for watching! Let me know which feeding products your little one likes. Don't forget to get your free Mealtimes Essentials Guide with links to all my favorite plates, cups, cutlery and more here: brightestbeginning.com/bb_optin/mealtime-essentials-guide/?lead_source=youtube_189

[@paayalshah5172]

In India we feed the babies in Silver bowls with silver spoon. They are considered the best since ages in our culture.

[@mishamitra]

True. But my only concern is that the edges of the spoon might hurt the baby's mouth. Moreover silver tends to get oxidised soon. So maintenance & cleaning is a problem

[@harithascorp]

​@@mishamitraIt doesn't get oxidized if you use it everyday.

[@ishathakor]

@@mishamitra most people my parents age and a lot of people my age were fed with these silver spoons and they didn't hurt their mouths nor did they oxidize. silver if used every day is relatively easy to maintain and the spoons are made to be an appropriate size for a babys mouth. in india babies are also generally fed by adults until they're quite a bit older so you wouldn't really be handing an infant a spoon in the first place so that's not a problem you have to worry about. feeding your children is a cutlural thing so kids who are old enough to eat on their own like 4 or 5 year olds often choose to be fed by an adult even if they are completely capable of feeding themselves. so it's basically just the adults controlling the spoons and they are able to ensure the baby isn't being hurt.

[@anettszondra9026]

English NHS advice for drinking water from a Free flow sippy cup, it doesnt need a sucking motion, as it is free flow. Swap to an open mouth cup couple of months later

[@CaileyDawn]

Solution to stinky silicone dinnerware: Preheat to 350 F and pop your favorite (clean) 100% silicone pieces into the oven for about an hour (checking every 20 minutes or so.) The stinky odors should bake off in the oven. (You’ll smell it!). I do this for our silicone ice trays, muffin tins, and soupercubes and works every time. Also check out the MATZ full coverage terry cloth bib, it's the only one I can keep on my messy toddler and keeps clothes completely clean! It's also been a lifesaver for roadtrips since she gets carsick and it goes on after she's buckled in so it's a safe way to keep the carseat clean too.

[@LysippeLee]

Thanks for the info!

[@Anna-Tullie]

Thank you for your recommendations Emma! I have now ordered some munchkin spoons to try with our 8 month old. She was using the exact same bendy spoon that was used in this video. I wonder if that’s why she hasn’t been enjoying eating lately and if the silicon has a bad smell! Looking forward to trying something new with bubs. Thanks so much!

[@ingridaampiah]

Thank you for this guide! I’ve been struggling to find the right feeding products. I only bought one set so far and it’s made of recycled plastic. Now, I’ll buy your recommendation😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hopefully, it makes starting solids a little easier for your little one!

[@MuslimahInSolace]

I disagree. Bamboo can get very messy and nasty with moisture it can start to split and then become unhygenic. I have silicone, 1 for snacks with 3 divided sections a bowl and a plate for hot foods. To avoid smell periodically I boil in a pan with vinegar and water for 5mins and bingo smell gone! Hygienic and no degregation like Bamboo. Also someone said in the comments bamboo layers made with glue so no way is that safe Plus silicone bowls and plates have the suction to. For Spoons we got the Doddle ones that are created by paediatric dietitians. My child loves them and is a pro using them.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Personally I haven't experienced that with Bamboo, but with so many different products on the market I wouldn't be surprised at all if some have experienced that. We always wash and dry right after using so that likely has an impact. As long as you've found what works for you that's awesome! Re. the glue - not all are made that way, many are specifically Melamine, BPA, lead, plastic & phthalate free and those are what I go for. I haven't seen the Doddl spoons, but I'll take a look. Thanks for the tip!

[@elitsaandreeva6152]

I have read that the bamboo ones are made from bamboo particles sticked together with glue. And when you put food in it, from all the acids from yogurt and oranges and so on, it can degrade the glue.

[@Chris-oph]

And all wood is porous and stores bacteria

[@niqhtinqale]

good point. that's also my concern. i wouldn't use bamboo

[@EmmaHubbard]

It depends which ones you get. I'd always go for Melamine, BPA, lead, plastic & phthalate free - like these for example: www.ecocubs.com.au/products/bamboo-suction-bowl-plate-set

[@scamoo]

100% bamboo products are different than just bamboo products. Coming from a textiles background, it takes a lot of extra water and chemicals to process bamboo into a soft enough pulp to be used for fibre material. It can even result in more waste than cotton processing, unfortunately. But if you're using raw bamboo, like in the products link, it's definitely a safe alternative.

[@sabaafrin3016]

Use stainless steel

[@Manganra7]

We have silicon and my toddler has never turned his nose at them. They also don’t smell and have been using them for nearly a year.

[@karlbeckerdotcom]

Same here!

[@NicoleRubyAnn]

Same for my toddler. Shes not picky and hasn’t even tried to smell them

[@BungatuffyLC]

Same, no smell, been using same bowl for 2 years plus

[@EmmaHubbard]

Of course you'd keep using them in that case :). The intent of the advice is for situations where you've got a picky eater and can't figure out why. If you've got something that works and you love it, that's fantastic!

[@aurora6920]

Same, we put our silicone plates in the dishwasher so maybe that helps? we also end up putting the food on the tray anyway, then just clean the tray after. Interesting to know that silicone can have this issue in case we have difficulties in the future.

[@rajijetty8003]

In our culture we feed babies in silver bowl/ plate which also has benefits to it like removing free radicals from body , cooling effect in intenstines and smoothen the process of digestion ( benefits taken from google)

[@Jackie320105]

Thank you so much!! Your videos are so helpful! My husband and I have been watching since my son was a newborn and they have been a lifesaver!! Thank you so much for all the time and effort you put into these videos!💓 Would a miracle cup be ok for them to use orally or would this restrict language and oral skills?

[@EmmaHubbard]

I'm so glad you've found the videos helpful! Recently, some feeding therapists have raised concerns about potential issues with the 360 Miracle Cup. These concerns are: - Some kids use excessive jaw movements to get the liquid out. - It may cause a child's tongue to rest at the front of their mouth. - Some children tip their heads back when drinking from the 360 cup, which can force the tongue to work in an abnormal pattern and increase the risk of aspiration (which is where the liquid goes into the lungs instead of the stomach). Recently, some feeding therapists have raised concerns about potential issues with the 360 Miracle Cup. These concerns include: - Some kids use excessive jaw movements to get the liquid out. - It may cause a child's tongue to rest at the front of their mouth. - Some children tip their heads back when drinking from the 360 cup, which can force the tongue to work in an abnormal pattern and increase the risk of aspiration when they drink the last drops of liquid from the cup (which is where the liquid goes into the lungs instead of the stomach). I haven't found specific research confirming these concerns and some feeding therapists still recommend the 360 cup. I also continue to use it with my daughter - I just ensure the cup isn't near empty to reduce the likelihood that she will tilt her head too far back and watch her when she is using it. I also ensure she is drinking from a variety of cups - she has an open cup during mealtimes and a weighted straw cup. Given these concerns that some feeding therapists have expressed, it is something to consider when purchasing it. I hope that helps!

[@Emmyrocks]

My ebf son went through a phase of refusing his bottle at 3 months old (he goes to crèche twice per week), when searching for solutions a lot of UK mums recommended we try the Doidy cup by Bickiepegs, I don't know if you've seen that one. We bought the mini cup for my son to try and he likes to suck the milk out of the cup, sadly he couldn't figure out how to swallow it once it was in his mouth, but he's certainly had fun trying! 😂 I was pleased with the cup and the concept anyway and I'm confident that it will be helpful to learn to drink from an open cup when he's a bit older. I have ordered the bowl and full sized cup for when we're ready for weaning and to learn to drink water from a cup :) Thanks for the other advice and recommendations! I must admit we already have a spouted sippy cup but only one, I think I'll offer it for water in bed only, and avoid them altogether during the day. 😊

[@karenboyd6293]

I am mother of adult children and who also took care of grandchildren when their mother was not able to because mental health issues. I found what I consider to be two life changing skills. The first is drinking through a straw. This means it is easy to find your infant a drink. The second is vomiting into a container. I wish I had spent time teaching them to spit into a bowl, bucket, or emesis bag.

[@Muchael754]

I try to cook organic as much as possible. This applies to dish soap, kitchen linens, and bowls&plates.

[@ferrariaraujo]

​@EmmaHubbard I cant believe it. I JUST bought the open cup and a 360 trainer cup you recommended in a vídeo. Why did you change your mind?

[@dreaminginjapan]

I’m hoping it’s because of new research (that I also read about a week ago) but I’m also feeling the same way. I wish she would make clear why she’s changing her thoughts.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! I am so sorry for the confusion and potential stress this may have caused. You're right, in a video I posted a few years back, I did recommend the 360 Trainer Cup, along with weighted straw cups and an open cup. Recently, however, some feeding therapists have raised concerns about potential issues with the 360 Cup. These concerns include: - Some kids use excessive jaw movements to get the liquid out. - It may cause a child's tongue to rest at the front of their mouth. - Some children tip their heads back when drinking from the 360 cup, which can force the tongue to work in an abnormal pattern and increase the risk of aspiration when they drink the last drops of liquid from the cup (which is where the liquid goes into the lungs instead of the stomach). I haven't found specific research confirming these concerns and some feeding therapists still recommend the 360 cup. I also continue to use it with my daughter - I just ensure the cup isn't near empty to reduce the likelihood that she will tilt her head too far back and watch her when she is using it. But given these concerns that some feeding therapists have expressed, it is something to consider when purchasing it. I still recommend using the open cup during mealtimes, as you're there to ensure the spills are minimal. Again I am sorry for any stress this may have caused.

[@ferrariaraujo]

Hi! Thank you for answering! I think you should remove from the internet the video to avoid others moms to buy the 360 cup.

[@pretyoasis1]

I too bought it based on that video and my son has been using it. …guess time to exchange it.

[@avanyas9132]

Same here, I got it based on Emma’s recommendation. Makes sense to remove the video recommending it.

[@nintendogal9143]

We found that Munchkin Click Lock to be too hard for our LO to suck from. I tested it myself and found even I had difficulty. Perhaps we got a bad one or were doing something wrong, but if we couldn't get it to work easily, what chance does our kiddo?

[@lorenzomartinez8543]

I also had a hard time using it - I imagine my lo does as well. It's not faulty. You have to press the straw together with your lips and then suck - even harder than a normal straw. Would have liked to see this addressed.

[@aurora6920]

I have the same issue, this is why my baby has no idea how to suck water or milk through a straw, as it's so difficult for them to work out.

[@kathyharris1627]

Did you squeeze the straw the first time and remove the plastic from the bottom? I had the same issue until I realized that the straw needs to be squeezed to open it and that there was an almost invisible piece of plastic on the weight. Now it is one of my daughter's favorites. My only issue is she chews through the straw and it has to be replaced. I also don't recommend putting anything but water in it because it's very hard to clean. I have been lucky that my daughter has been good at drinking out of a glass since she was very small and can give her a cup for other beverages when we are not on the go.

[@NicoleRubyAnn]

I just purchased the silicone ones. But I’m not returning them. I have a 17mo toddler and she eats about everything already, (most of the things). She’s not a picky eater

[@jillli4241]

They change overtime …

[@NicoleRubyAnn]

@@jillli4241 By the time it will change and not likable anymore, my daughter might not use it anymore.

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's great that your little one is a great eater! The intention behind this video was if your little one was struggling with solids, these might be things to consider. It's great you have found something that suits your family.

[@katiechevalier2786]

We used silicon bibs for my first for 18 months: never had a problem with them stinking.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for sharing!

[@lisacyr8860]

I also find they're the only thing that deals with the issue of my son spitting/dumping water all down his front and into his lap when he's drinking. Doesn't matter the type of cup, there's a veritable Lake in the bib when we're done meal times often...

[@vickismith9550]

What is the high chair that’s seen @1:12?

[@rebeccaknapp3391]

I wish I'd had this video 5 years ago with my first! There was so much trial and error (mostly error!). We bought silicone, but I noticed it smelling like detergent all the time no matter how I rinsed. Big turn off for me, if not my bub. Quickly shifted to bamboo, melamine and just plain old porcelain and it all just felt "cleaner". One thing I never tried was those fruit mesh bags. The sight of a kid sucking the saliva and fruit squelch through one was too yuck for me 😂 but other mums swore by them. Now with bub number 2 sratimg solids in another month or two, I'll be more minimalist 😁. I need to get those spoons, though! So many gimmicky things in my cupboard that were useless (I'm looking at you silicon giraffe rubbery fork 😆). Thanks for the great video!

[@denikoatay]

this is so helpful. thank you :) your videos have helped me greatly since my baby was born.

[@EmmaHubbard]

You are so welcome!

[@katrinaoracion2190]

Hi Emma first time mum here and been watching your videos as I find them very helpful. Quick question though, I got confused with the recommended bib you mentioned in the video versus the one mentioned in your mealtime guides where you recommended smock bibs. Kindly shed light please. Thanks

[@MichelleSnyman-vw1ed]

Please do a video about toddler bedtime battles

[@Conspiracy21546]

We taught our baby to drink from a small glass. She doesnt hold it but she is good at swallowing from it. I guess it compensates for the times she drinks from a tippy cup 😊

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's great that your little one has learnt how to drink from a small glass cup!

[@robertaperez1078]

I too teached my 6 month grand child to drink from a small glass, i don't like baby cups.

[@diegop5572]

For those complaining about bamboo splitting. Apply some food grade mineral oil like you would a cutting board

[@EmmaHubbard]

Good tip!

[@jenweatherwax7113]

Love your videos. But have to say my silicone bibs don’t smell and work great 👍 we use them daily and they’re especially great when at a restaurant to minimize clean up

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's great you found something that works great for you and your little one. My intention behind this video was purely if your little one is struggling with feeding then this may be one thing to try and see if it makes a difference. But as you said this works for you and your little one which is great!

[@manuelacameirao8454]

Can I use a straw cup or open cup with my 6 month old? Thank you!

[@Hollyferris]

How about the findings that many bamboo plates etc have been found to be unsafe due to the melamine or related materials used to bind the bamboo?

[@EmmaHubbard]

That's a good point. It depends which ones you go for. I always look for Melamine, BPA, lead, plastic & phthalate free. Like these for example: www.ecocubs.com.au/products/bamboo-suction-bowl-plate-set

[@mariac.suarez6247]

Whats your opinion on textured baby spoons with the ridges to hold food?

[@vigour09]

We had those munchkins spoons you were talking about. Though the size is good, still it’s made is silicone and the food slides of off the spoon and falls down before my daughter put in her mouth.I use either small steel spoons or her hand my hand works best

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@magnoliarose5910]

Been using the same silicone since 6mo and he is 2 years now and he has always been a great eater - variety and volume. The plates don’t smell at all. Bamboo can be tricky because they can get moldy - I see it on our bamboo chopsticks if not properly dried.

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's great that your little one is such a good eater. Also great you found that silicone items work well for your family!

[@starsheart]

So would you not recommend ezpz then? Silicone. And the spoon seems to have a large bowl. But these seem to be one of the number one recommended products.

[@EmmaHubbard]

I do recommend the EZPZ Tiny Cups, even though they are made of silicone. Since you would typically have water in the cup, the retention of smell is limited. The EZPZ Tiny Cup is one of the best open cups on the market-small enough for little ones to hold and bring to their mouth, and the weighted bottom makes it more challenging to topple over. While it can still tip over, it’s slightly more stable. I like using the EZPZ Tiny Cup during mealtimes when you're right there to help if needed. For free access to a drinking cup, such as during floor time play, I prefer weighted straw cups as they don't spill, and your little one can access the water whenever they want.

[@brandypettit]

Well, I just took some deep sniffs of the silicone plates we've been using for the last 7 months, and shockingly there was no smell! Guess we've gotten lucky? I never put them in the dishwasher though, and we do try to wash them right away after meals. We have the rainbow swirl PrimaStella plates (found on Amazon).

[@jacobmoss1630]

Thanks for your advice! We use a lot of these already. We do like the bibs that pull over the head though (our kids have always been good at just pulling off the Velcro ones after just a few months). We just have to navigate the mess by folding it in on itself as we pull it off.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much for sharing this tip! They can get really good at pulling off the Velcro ones😂 Where possible I prefer to use the press stud fasteners for this reason😂

[@anacarolinaspinelli1174]

What do you think of Munchkin trainer cup?

[@SarahyOcampo-d6u]

Hello 👋🏼 when is a good age to switch from bottle to cup?

[@geraldcapp]

And those “magic” cups with a silicone valve around the edges? (Silicon, i know, but we planned to use it for water only).

[@fraupoppy]

Not a professional but a Mom: We Love the magic cup, it's so convenient. Iur daughter has ni Problem whatsoever with swallowing or speech. Also, the transition to an actual mug or glass went so smooth. Now we use them when we're in the car or outside. At home she drinks from regular utensiles.

[@alienafrost9470]

My son loves his magic cup! We had a sipping cup for his milk / tea and sipping cup only for water.

[@EmmaHubbard]

HI! This is a great question! I prefer using an open cup, like the EZPZ Tiny Cup, during mealtimes when you can be present to help minimize spills. For times when you're on the go or want your little one to have access to water while playing, a straw cup is a great choice. Recently, some feeding therapists have raised concerns about potential issues with the 360 Degree Cup, which is similar to the magic cup. These concerns include: - Some kids use excessive jaw movements to get the liquid out. - It may cause a child's tongue to rest at the front of their mouth. - Some children tip their heads back when drinking from the 360 cup, which can force the tongue to work in an abnormal pattern and increase the risk of aspiration when they drink the last drops of liquid from the cup (which is where the liquid goes into the lungs instead of the stomach). I haven't found specific research confirming these concerns and some feeding therapists still recommend the 360 cup. Given the concerns that some feeding therapists have expressed, it is something to consider when purchasing it. If you do choose to use a magic cup, ensure it is relatively full to prevent your child from tilting their head too far back and monitor their head position while they use it. I hope that helps!

[@fraupoppy]

@@EmmaHubbard that's all well but in my experience, they struggle to drink from a straw for a long time. If you want to avoid using nippled bottles as soon as possible you'll have to make a decision. As for the mentioned risks...what can I say? I truely wonder how humanity is not yet extinct. How in earth did we survived our childhood unscathed with all the sippy cups, co sleeping and being held up when we started walking 🤣

[@catherinemccormick6002]

Yeah tricky one, I loved the 360 cup with my 5yo and the 7mo has just started using it. We try open cups at meal times but the 360 can be in the living room or in the buggy without too much worry re spills which means more water getting in them overall. I think the tilting back issue is solved by keeping it topped up as much as poss. Maybe we'll skip straight to the straw sports type bottle the 5yo is using, I thought we were a while off that!

[@126Lila]

Munchkin has a 360° Miracle trainer cup. What is your opinion on those?

[@Itiswell638]

You can bake most silicone at a low temp to remove odors

[@EmmaHubbard]

Interesting tip! I’ll have to try it. Thank you for sharing 🙂

[@valerieh5400]

What if you’re using a silicone plate, bowl, bib and straw cup, but all is going well with solids? Do you think it’s necessary to change what I’m doing with my little one?

[@EmmaHubbard]

Not at all! If it’s going well, stick with what’s working 🙂

[@betul5921]

I always eat a bit of my baby’s food from his silicone plate and yes it smells so bad. So we still use the plates but I put the bites one by one on it and he grab immediately so there is no enough time for the food to smell. I know it is not sustainable. I should get a bamboo one

[@chandimagunaratne8220]

Hi Emma....thank you very much for all your videos. Very Much appreciated.. I have twins and they will be 4months in few weeks . One baby doesn't drink much milk like he used to. 100ml per feed and that's a struggle too. Any thoughts on that? Any suggestions please? Many thanks ❤

[@cristinax5496]

Hello Emma! What do you think of the ezpz products? I use the tiny spoon and cup and I love them (actually my daughter does, she learned to grab the spoon and put it in her mouth round 8 months). I think they are great, but I've never tried the plate... (I use small ceramic bowl and plate...) I'm so curious to know what you think of this brand!

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi! I really like the EZPZ tiny cup (it's something I recommend). The tiny spoons also look good - in regards to the handle and the width of the bowl. Does the spoon bend a lot or is it relatively stable?

[@cristinax5496]

@@EmmaHubbard Yeah the handle is sturdy and thick, I've never seen one like this on internet or in the shops, usually they are very thin and are difficult to grab and bring to the mouth, while this one made everything so easy that my daughter really learned to use it quickly. The spoon slightly bends, but really a little bit so my daughter never "played" with it. And most importantly, the bowl is really "tiny" and it's perfect for a very small mouth. We are still using it now that she's almost one year old. Anyway, highly recommended.

[@olgaz8870]

What’s the name of that bib ?

[@gretasorato5175]

Are there any spoons baby wont gag on? He pushes it so far down even though i want him to explore and practice, it gives me anxiety. Also we love the straw cup. We tried a few days before 6 months and he did great with it

[@sv5919]

Thanks for your great tips. This is an excellent channel. My baby is turning two soon but not chewing food. Can you please help with tips? Dr. Saying to wait until 2nd birthday as the teeth are inflamed, but I am concerned. Can you please guide me? No other concerns with other developmental milestones.

[@adamadappa]

Hi, 🌞 My only concern with straw cup is hygiene: even if I tear each piece apart and wash I still get the feeling it is not right. Am I too picky?

[@Gusya_galusya]

I have bamboo bowls and plates. I should use special bowl for soups. Special plate for fruits. Another one for veggies. Exactly because bamboo takes smells as well. Otherwise I'm fine using bamboo.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@yaa2866]

Did you not recommend ezpz cup in an earlier video? It's a great training cup.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Yep, I do like the EZPZ cup! I use both-the EZPZ tiny cup-when they eat during mealtime, as I am right there and can clean up the mess when they accidentally spill it. But when I want them to have access to a cup to drink from when they're playing on the ground throughout the day, I give them the straw cup, as this allows them to drink independently and minimises the spills.

[@cbz55]

Every silicone item I've bought for baby ends up making the food taste and smell bad including EZPZ and any straw cups with silicone straws (even if youre just serving water in the cup, it absorbs the taste of the dishwashing liquid).

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks so much for sharing!

[@Kumaran319]

Kindly reply, what kind of food and formula milk makes baby strong and healthy My daughter not even taking proper food😢 Weight very low

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi, unfortunately this isn’t my area of expertise. If you are concerned about your little one’s weight I recommend speaking to your doctor who can assess them properly to make sure there are no underlying issues and make appropriate recommendations.

[@maryschneider6600]

Been using silicone plates, bibs, and bowls for 3 mo+ now and no smells! We put all kinds of foods on them too. We just throw them in the dishwasher after each use. We use non-toxic soap thought - I'm sure something like dawn would leave an odor.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Sounds like whatever you're doing is working well which is fantastic!

[@withthetrans]

Which detergent do you use? We currently have Dawn and I hate the smell!

[@papamarik]

The mealtime essential guide button in the website doesn’t work

[@bgvarra1]

I have the Munchkin any angle straw cup and I tried watching videos to help my 9 month old drink from it, but she still doesn't know how. Any tips? I've introduced an open cup since she was 6 months old.

[@emilygauthier4000]

i’ve been feeding my daughter with glass and stainless steel we decided to get some kid bowls and she refused to eat her oatmeal which she really liked in the past, i’ll probably go back to using out regular dishes

[@mckayllif]

Plastic harbors bacteria and isn't environmentally friendly. For my family, the munchkin spoon just isn't an option. Any other recommendations?

[@mrpcakes]

ahhh i just purchased silicone ones . time to return, thanks !

[@EmmaHubbard]

Honestly, if you want to just try it with your little one, then do. If you find that your little one is eating well, then there is no need to change it. But if mealtimes are a little challenging it's something you can look at changing and see if that improves mealtimes.

[@NicoleRubyAnn]

As I watch their video, I just bought the silicone ones yesterday. But I’m not returning it. She only mentioned it will be harder for the baby to eat when smelling those smells. But I have a 17mo toddler. Eats almost everything already. And likes eating on her own. I still find the silicone ones useful for my toddler

[@mrpcakes]

@@NicoleRubyAnn very true. i may swap and mix &match

[@hdehghani2278]

I couldn't decide what to buy for my daughter and wasn't fan of silicone.thank you for clarification.

[@EmmaHubbard]

No worries!

[@duname9671]

What about magic cup?

[@nelliemilne1724]

Corelle bowls and "Selfie spoons" have been a win here. We can't do bamboo in the tropics and the selfie spoon is firm, narrow and shallow. Plus really easy for bub to hold

[@withthetrans]

Which selfie spoons did you get? Most of the ones I come across are silicone so I'd love to know the brand that's been working well for you!

[@sehrlimagic2689]

My great eater started refusing food at all. Took me way to long to figure silicone plates had not only smell but even TASTE of dishsoap. My kid was being "forced" aka fed SOAP for months and i thought he is being difficult 😭 poor kiddo

[@karinseaman4060]

My son has a silicone plate and bowl, he's been using it for probably over a year and it's still fine..doesn't smell. I love the Munchkin weighted straw cups. We've been using them since stopping the bottle.. Until he stopped the bottle at 14 months, he never knew he had to tilt his bottle 🤦🏻‍♀️ so weighted straws were necessary 😂 Should they stop drinking from them at a certain age?

[@AllegrettoATempo]

I have a 2 year old ezpz silicone placement/bowl combo product that smells like absolutely nothing ¯⁠\⁠_⁠(⁠ツ⁠)⁠_⁠/⁠¯ maybe it's the specific quality of the silicone that determines whether it aquires a stink or not?

[@joynecehernandez287]

I’m sorry for being off topic but I saw on of your videos when your baby was 3 months and you said he breastfed for 15 minutes. My baby recently turned 6 months and only breastfeeds for 4-8 minutes (8 if I’m lucky) every 2-3 hours, depending when she gets hungry. I’m trying everything but no luck. She seems happy and is reaching milestones but her growth rate is going down. I’m so desperate. Is that normal? What would you recommend?

[@monika-1315]

Do you offer her both breasts each time? My baby also started eating shorter when he got older, I guess he can suck more effectively🤷🏻‍♀️ But if you have aby concerns about her growth rate, talk to you pediatrician (after 6mo babies grow more slowly, but they can fully assess that). Or see a lactation consultant❤ wish you best 🤞 Also, in her video about 3mo routine her number of feedings was pretty low, so I wouldn't take it as a 100% role model

[@keepswaggin17]

I bought all of these when my baby started solid foods. But when I notice that he's not comfortable, I didn't continue using it anymore. My only problem now is, he doesn't eat anything but boiled potato 😭😩 He always throw up whenever I try to feed him rice.

[@keepswaggin17]

He's 17 months old now. 🤧

[@aurora6920]

My 14 month old still doesn't know how to use a straw, I really don't know why?? He can use an open cup fine on his own and beakers (refuses to drink milk from this though!) But I really don't know how to teach him to drink from a straw. I keep showing him and he gets annoyed. i tried pushes the water so it almost tips into his mouth, tried normal straws, baby straws are hard to suck, not sure what to do? (great video as always, thank you!!)

[@monika-1315]

Same :(

[@aurora6920]

@@monika-1315 I got him to drink milk from the sippy cup (I attached the spout to his normal MAM bottle) just want him to use a straw or open cup for it 😅

[@monika-1315]

@@aurora6920 Mine only wants breastmilk🙈 But drinks water from open cup just fine, but i'm the summer it would be much more comfortable to go out with a straw bottle for him 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@aurora6920]

​@@monika-1315 Mine doesn't know how to use a straw still, they are so hard to suck and very long and thin and goes straight into this throat when he puts it in his mouth, if you know any decent straw cups please let me know.

[@monika-1315]

@@aurora6920 A friend of mine told me she cut the straw from a bottle, so that the baby doesn't chew it but sucks it. She was cutting it (with regular scissors) gradually and it worked when it was about a finger (width) long. But I tried it and it didn't work for us yet🤷🏻‍♀️ my baby tries to bite it only. So I will just try again after awhile and hope he finally gets it 🤞

[@HeartTapestry]

do you have links please for high chairs you recommend?

[@lema91]

Hi emma, you're a gem. I have a concern, my 14 months won't stop playing with his food rather than eating it! Every time! Even if he's hungry, so i spoon feed him a lot even though he can use the spoon to eat alone, any tips?

[@ernavill3261]

Not an expert in any way, but perhaps let your kid play with textures outside of mealtimes more? At some point my wife just mixed a small bowl with some dry rice and pasta, and let out son play with it. He loved just moving his hand through it and grabbing it for something like 2 days and then moved on to something else. Similarly she often just grabbed some fingerpaint and let him mess around with that (tip: the shirt-style bibs are ideal for that). If they can experience those things outside of mealtimes, they might be less inclined to explore during mealtimes. Might be way off the mark here, but what could it hurt to try. Worst case they still play with their food but at least got to try out some new things.

[@lema91]

@@ernavill3261 thanks fir the advice 👍 i'll try it for sure

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hi @lema91 it's great that your little one will play with the food. This is an essential step before eating the food. Your little one may be used to you feeding him and may be waiting for you to start. You could try having two spoons, loading up one spoon and giving it to him, and then having another spoon and seeing if he will place this spoon in his mouth. The other option is to ensure he is truly hungry at mealtimes. You do that by ensuring the meals are spaced apart (so maybe try to aim for every 2 1/2 hours), and if you're giving him formula or breastmilk, you offer the solid meal before the milk feed. If he has milk before the solids, he will be less likely to eat as he won't be hungry.

[@lema91]

@@EmmaHubbardthank you so much, i really appreciate your response and i'll try applying your advice, your videos are always helpfull

[@titaemira]

Ahhhh ive always hated the silicone stuff !!!! I feel seen

[@illuminatilights]

Many thanks 🙏❤

[@EmmaHubbard]

You're welcome 😊

[@healthbombandbaby]

Mine silicon plates do smell😳

[@EmmaHubbard]

Yep - ours did too!

[@elysiacelestewells4155]

My silcon stuff doesn't smell (I sniffed it) but it goes in a hot dishwasher.

[@taiscastro1601]

Hello. It's important to highlight that strawcups are not breastfeeding friendly as it can cause confusion and baby ends up not wanting breastfeeding anymore.

[@Shalyse1]

I've never heard that nor have I ever had that issue with my two children. However, I only ever gave them water in the straw cups until after they were weaned so if they wanted milk, it wasn't coming from a cup 🤷🏿‍♀️

[@Mt4evr]

I didn't have that problem with mine. As the other commenter said, I also only used the straw cup for water. It was insanely easy for Baby to learn to drink from the straw. Took only 2 or 3 times

[@Gusya_galusya]

These Munchkin spoons didn't work for our boy. Yep, the depth is good. But not quality. While our little boy was learning how hard to bite he managed to broke the spoon and we were extremely lucky that he didn't eat the broken part or didn't traumatized himself.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Wow! He must have had a strong bite! I have used them with all three of mine and haven't experienced this. It was great you were there and he didn't accidentally swallow it.

[@Gusya_galusya]

Indeed! Thank you!

[@snoozy60]

My silicone stuff smells and tastes like the organic dishwashing soap we use. Wish I knew lol

[@RKZ_23]

We rather buy plastic bowls and spoons thts BPA free but we also change the items as he gets older

[@EarthAngel17771]

I love your content mama 💗🌹👍

[@EmmaHubbard]

❤️

[@trichiaambrose7361]

I never knew sippy cups were bad! Now my son refuses to use any other cups😢

[@EmmaHubbard]

It's never too late to change. Just take it slowly and give him lots of opportunities to practice and he will get it!

[@Chris-oph]

You cannot soak silicone dishes. Or bamboo. My silicone dishes do not stink after 2 years.

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jennytam4581]

If i used that bib without the pocket, all the food would end up on her pant 😅

[@EmmaHubbard]

It sounds like the bibs with the pockets work well for your little one! So if it working then continue using them. My intention behind this video was purely to let parents know that if their little one is struggling with solids these are some things to consider/try.

[@CluelessGardener444]

Never been this early to a video

[@EmmaHubbard]

😂 Thanks for watching so closely!

[@ioanalm]

I have all of them and baby hates them 👀

[@EmmaHubbard]

Another thing to consider is the highchair set-up. Have been able to adjust the highchair to give your little one more postural support? Also, some bubs need more time to play and get familiar with the food before they will start eating it.

[@lauren-b1h]

For older babies and toddlers, the plus sides of silicone bibs are enormous, and many kids use them with no issues, so I think they're worth a try and then if they're causing issues ditch them. Those cloth bibs are pointless. Better to just feed baby in a diaper for the first few months.

[@EmmaHubbard]

I would be cautious about feeding a baby in just a diaper during the first few months. For some babies, the sensation of hot or cold food falling directly onto their skin, combined with the cleanup process (which often involves wiping their body with baby wipes, a wet paper towel, or a towel), can be overwhelming from a sensory perspective and might deter them from eating. So if mealtimes are challenging, consider keeping your little one dressed and using a simple bib to help them feel more comfortable. But if your little one is fine in just a diaper, then I wouldn't stress at all.

[@lucykhawlhring6390]

yay

[@EmmaHubbard]

Hopefully, you liked the video!

[@rugeramerican308]

Damn I bet my parents and grandparents wished silicine bowls or bowls with sucction cups exsisted when I was a kid😂😂 Ive been told if someone as much as LOOKED AT ME WRONG, then that plate went FLYING😂😂 anyway, thanks for these videos Emma! Love for from Norway

[@EmmaHubbard]

😂

[@MuslimahInSolace]

Oh no don't. They work amazing and you can boil 5 mins with water and vinegar and the smell or any stains go. We have used silicone from day 1 and no issues with child turning away. Bamboo will split and become unhygenic and release the glue into food! They CANT be soaked and so are very challenging.

[@adrianaherrera7202]

Sorry but that mini bib is not enough. Also things that we can just find in australia… or expensive.

[@victoriaporsiempre]

The advertising is soo obvious with the munchkins products

[@EmmaHubbard]

No advertising at all 🙂. I wasn’t (and haven’t ever been) sponsored by Munchkin or anyone else. Sponsors have to be legally disclosed, so I certainly would have made it clear if it was

[@homegrowndiary8876]

bamboo is so full of horrible glues. yuck I wouldn't eat from that

[@EmmaHubbard]

You can buy 100% bamboo, which is what I’m referring to here 🙂

[@9393ily]

How can we teach baby how to suck from a straw? My 9 month old struggles 🥲

[@aurora6920]

mine too! he is 14 months too! he can do open cup and beaker, but not straw

[@karlbeckerdotcom]

Went to smell the silicon plate and bowl we’ve used for over half a year. Not a hint of smell. Not sure what silicone is being used in your experience? This smells the same it did on day 1.

[@MichelleSnyman-vw1ed]

Please do a video about toddler bedtime battles

[@EmmaHubbard]

Thanks for the video topic idea!