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Choosing the best toddler tableware for your child
Weaning your baby off mothers milk or formula is an exciting developmental milestone. Make the experience as smooth as possible by buying the best available baby plates, bowls, cups and utensils designed to transition your baby happily from milk to solid food. Depending on your child’s age and development, you can also shop for essential accessories such as bibs, teethers and placemats along with your favourite sippy cups and straws.
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Easy to use sippy cups for toddlers
Drinking unassisted is one of the first milestones your little one will achieve. It’s something to be proud of and celebrated by everyone, and Metro Baby has the celebratory sippy cups you’re looking for. The sippy cup ensures that tots can drink to the very last drop. They can also drink lying down, making it the ideal transition cup from bottle/breast feeding to milk in a cup. Sippy Cup is the perfect cup at home or on the go. SIPPY CUP – PISTACHIO from B. BOX.
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Snack containers for when you are on the move
With Metro Baby snack containers and lunch boxes on hand, it’s time for a ride in the pram or time away at daycare. Perfect as a baby shower or newborn gift, and microwave safe, our range of hygienic snack containers are dinnerware set favourites. SNACK BOX SET SEA FRIENDS by Done by Deer.
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Easy to use cutlery
None of us were good with chopsticks on our first attempt, so it’s worth giving baby every opportunity to master their cutlery. From training spoon to dedicated spoon and fork set, your little one will appreciate cutlery that’s easy to manage and doesn’t repeatedly jump out of the hand and onto the floor. FORK AND SPOON SET by Mushie.
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Durability counts
Baby tableware can last for years. Quality products are constructed with hard-wearing melamine and other natural compounds. Baby tableware is designed for hungry kids who enjoy meal times. Durable tableware is dishwasher safe and able to withstand tough love from active and energetic toddlers. MINI CUP & STRAW TRAINING SYSTEM by EZPZ. You can trust the best baby tableware for 2024, available at Metro Baby.
TOP BABY TABLEWARE BRANDS FOR 2024
With 230 products to choose from, Metro Baby is home to leading Australian and international baby brands with a reputation for customer satisfaction. Explore best tableware for babies from Mushie, Olababy, Wild Indiana, Haakaa, Beaba, EZPZ, and We Might Be Tiny for starters.
Most popular tableware products
The tableware you purchase should suit your lifestyle. For example, if your little one likes to eat sitting on a high chair, you will need suitable bows, plates and cups to fit on the high chair dining tray. Check out Metro Baby manufacturers for tailor-made baby products. Baby feeding time can get stressful, but it can also be a lot of fun with the right tableware and accessories on your side. Here are some products worth considering.
HIGH CHAIR
with 5-point safety harness, adjustable height, and sturdy construction so your little one can look forward to meal times.
BABY BOWLS, PLATES AND SNACK CUP
made from unbreakable state of the art plastics that are safe and reusable.
CUTLERY SET
for babies and toddlers, whether it’s their first meal spoon or their trusty favourite spoon for all meals.
FOOD CONTAINERS AND LUNCH BOXES
that are dishwasher-friendly and microwave safe so you can prepare healthy meals on the go.
STICKY PLATE WITH SUCTION BASE
or a silicone suction bowl to ensure the meal doesn’t get away from your little one.
Choosing baby spoons
When starting your baby on solid foods, make the transition smooth with a starter spoon ergonomically designed just for baby’s needs. The baby spoons you choose should be eco-friendly and reusable. Consider silicone spoon sets, travel sets, and self-feeding training spoons to give your little one a helping hand.
Best starter plates
When starting to introduce baby food, you’ll need non-slip, shatterproof bowls and plates that are easy to clean and non-toxic. Plates with separate sections allow you prepare different savoury and sweet purees. Bowls with silicone lids are helpful to store pre-prepared meals and some lids are even designed to allow you to write on them!
As your child grows they will develop enough strength and dexterity to grab whatever is close to them so it’s important to buy sturdy, durable, suction-bottomed plates and bowls that stay put. As a toddler is likely to at least be partly feeding themselves, it’s important to use safe non-breakable tableware.
Baby tableware for travel
Hassle-free travel with baby is definitely possible with Metro Baby on your side. From adaptable prams with storage for nappy bags and baby essentials, to portable booster seats and cribs, our products are designed so you and your baby can have a wonderful time together. When you need a helping hand for baby feeding, sleeping or travel, you can count on Metro Baby.
Silicone for safety
Food-grade silicone dishes are durable, easy to clean, non-toxic and heat resistant, which makes them ideal for baby tableware. Whether you pop them in the dishwasher or microwave or your baby throws them across the room, silicone plates, bowls, cups and cutlery are the perfect blend of safety, durability and convenience.
From baby cup to big cup
Transitioning from a bottle to a sippy cup to a “big kid” cup are important milestones for a child. With patience and the right products, progress will go smoothly. Use a sippy cup with a soft spout or straw, plus grip handles for little hands. Once your child has mastered the sippy cup, it could be time to move on to a trainer cup or regular cup made from non-breakable materials.
When should babies start using cutlery?
Babies usually start using cutlery after they are introduced to solid food at around 6 months of age. Transitioning from milk to solids and using cutlery involves a lot of developmental progress in hand dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Baby cutlery safe to use and your little one will master the art of eating (and spilling) food in no time.
How to choose baby tableware?
You could try trial and error, or you can go straight to the source of the best products in 2024 at Metro Baby. Choosing the best baby tableware for you is a personal choice; that’s why we have so much to choose from. Decide on the features that are important to you, and choose products from a brand you trust. You should also use suitable cleaning agents and materials to ensure your baby tableware is healthy and hygienic at all times.
Baby Tableware brands to look out for
When choosing baby products, it’s important to research brands with a reputation for quality, safety and service. Today’s baby tableware products are available in budget-friendly name brand style for Aussie parents who want the very best for their little ones. Favourite brands to look out at Metro Baby include Mushie, EZPZ, Beaba, B.BOX, Munchkin and Haakaa, to name a few. Choose the best ergonomic baby tableware at Metro Baby, and save!
Baby cutlery features for little hands
No dinner set is complete without the right cutlery. When choosing cutlery from Metro Baby, look for utensils with helpful features that can include:
- Non-slip rounded handles that are easier for little hands to hold
- Textured handles for better grip and sensory awareness
- Double ended self-feeding spoons…you can’t go wrong!
- Durable, soft tipped utensils
- Spoons, forks and pacifiers that help with teething
Purchasing baby tableware online in 2024
Shopping for baby tableware is fun and exciting at Metro Baby! If you are looking for a starter set for your bub, a gift for a baby shower, or a silicone suction plate that isn’t going anywhere, you’ve come to the right place. From individual plates, cups and spoons to complete dining gift sets, your little one is spoilt for choices.
While here, take the time to explore the extensive Metro Baby product range for feeding, playtime, nursery, carriers, prams, bath and car safety. Happy, healthy babies are our business at Metro Baby!
If shopping online, simply make a wishlist, add favourite products to your shopping cart, and proceed to checkout for convenient payment and speedy delivery dispatch to your door. Feeding time has never been so much fun, so let’s get the party started!