Chairs

Stokke Trip Trap: $$$$

This chair is worth the extra money you will pay for a chair that will last from 6 months when they begin to eat until they are nearly adult size. The seat to back angle is best for both new sitters and larger toddlers and young children. The adjustable seat (height and depth) and footrest provide an infinite number of positions to be used for all sized children. It is sturdy enough to seat an adult. Without the tray it pulls right up to the table. It has a relatively small footprint so takes up less floor space. It is: Buy Here

Fisher Price Booster seat: $

Good seat to back angle; less expensive seat; very portable; straps to a chair or can sit on the floor; some adjustability, no foot support: Buy Here

For children with special needs: $$$$$

High Low chair: maximum flexibility with adjustable height, adjustable foot rest, seat to back angle, seat width and depth, can be custom fit to include lateral trunk supports, head and shoulder straps, hip support, foot and leg straps, sits on a five wheel rolling base so can come right up to the table. Insurance may pay for it for medical necessity: Buy Here

Abiie Beyond: $$$

Adjustable seat height and footrest; good seat to back angle; fairly easy to clean, very stable, fairly large footprint: Buy Here

Ikea: $$

Very stable, durable, very easy to clean, with the foot rest provides good support, relatively less expensive. Buy Here

Ikea: $$

Very stable, durable, very easy to clean, with the foot rest provides good support, relatively less expensive. Buy the footrest Here

Utensils

Num-num dips:

First utensil for young babies just learning to grasp, about 6-8 months. The flat perforated bowl provides just enough surface to hold the right amount of puree without regard for up or down. Buy Here

Ezpz:

Two different sized spoon and fork sets, for toddlers and for preschoolers, with small but well proportioned handles and bowls. Buy Here

Boon Swap 2-in-1 spoon

A two sided spoon with a shallow bowl for early feeders, for child and caregiver to be able to maneuver together, also for the infant that insists on holding the spoon by themselves and tends to turn it over.

Duo spoon

A flexible, two sided spoon with textures on both ends. Buy Here

Grab ease:

A short, ergonomic handle with a bit guard and a shallow bowl make this spoon easy to hold and allows an infant to quickly remove the food. Buy Here

Nambe:

Unusual round handle easy for toddlers to hold, of stainless steel, with a long handled spoon for caregivers. Buy Here

Textured spoon

Good for babies having trouble with gaging when learning to eat solids. Texture on the bottom for providing sensory stimulation to the baby’s. tongue. Shallow bowl is good for a smaller size of a bite. Buy Here

Cups

Honey bear straw cup:

this might look like a container that is sold with honey, but it is made of a more flexible silicone that withstands washing and daily use. The lid has a silicone straw that fits tightly. When the flexible container is squeezed a controlled amount of liquid can be propelled into the child’s mouth. Buy Here

Rubbermaid juice box-

A semi-flexible box with a firm straw that works by propelling the fluid up by squeezing the box. Buy Here

EZPZ tiny cup with straw

A very nice sized cup for children learning to drink from a cup, with a lid and straw for children who already know how to drink from a straw. Can be used with or without the lid and straw. Buy Here