Which spoon to use to feed a baby?

 Which Spoon to Choose for Baby? The Guide for Successful Weaning

From the start of weaning, the choice of the first baby spoon plays a key role in their solid feeding. Too rigid, it can hurt sensitive gums; too wide, it complicates the first vegetable purees. So, how to choose a spoon suitable for your baby, from their first meals with bottle or spoon? Here is a complete guide to feeding baby safely.

 Why is the choice of spoon crucial for baby's feeding?

The training spoon is much more than a simple accessory: it introduces your infant to new textures, to self-feeding, to chewing, and helps develop their appetite.

A good spoon:

• Promotes food autonomy

• Respects the nutritional needs of the breastfed baby or fed with infant formula

• Helps better digest purees, compotes, or jars

• Adapts to a diet based on breast milk, milk bottles, then cooked fruits and vegetables

 The essential criteria for choosing a baby spoon

1.  Soft food-grade silicone tip (BPA free)

• Respects the infant's gums

• Ideal for the first months of weaning

• Perfect for breastfed babies or with a bottle of formula milk

• Dishwasher compatible and sometimes sterilizer

Tip: for carrot purees, sweet potato, or parsnip, choose a flat and soft spoon that adapts to all homemade preparations.

2. Ergonomic and non-slip handle

• Suitable for small hands for an easy grip

• Ideal for babies who eat alone in their high chair

• Encourages self-feeding from the first months

• Available in non-slip or angled versions to facilitate movements

3. Cutlery combining wood and silicone

• The wood provides stability, ideal for mashed foods

• The silicone guarantees softness on the infant gums

• Resistant to shocks, thick purees, compotes, and even legumes

 Which spoon to choose according to baby's age?

 Our Baby-Crea recommendations

At Baby-Crea, we have designed personalized baby spoons designed to accompany every stage:

✔️ Soft silicone tip without BPA
✔️ Ergonomic wooden handle
✔️ Compatible with vegetable purée, baby jars, infant cereals or homemade compotes

See our personalized baby spoons

Young parents FAQ

Q: Can I sterilize a wooden spoon?
A: No. Wood should be washed by hand with a soft sponge. Silicone, on the other hand, can be sterilized or washed in the dishwasher.

Q: Baby chews on the spoon, is that normal?
A: Yes, it’s a natural reflex. Use soft spoons to avoid any discomfort related to teething.

Q: What length of spoon should I choose?
A: A spoon 13 to 15 cm long is ideal at the start, easy to control to feed your baby without risking choking.

 Conclusion: a small accessory, a big step

Choosing the right baby spoon makes the transition between breast milk or infant formula and solid foods easier. Taking into account the age, nutritional needs, and digestive rhythm of your baby, you lay the foundation for a successful dietary diversification.

 With our ergonomic and personalized spoons, every baby meal becomes a moment of awakening, pleasure, and tenderness.