I recommend...
Wondering which feeding tools, and toys a speech-therapist might recommend? They're all linked here for you!
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Feeding Tools
Wondering what to use after bottles? Maybe what utensils to try with purees or first solids? Click the pictures below for links to what we use in my home.
Silicone Training Cup
We use this daily. The handles are helpful and it was a smooth transition with milk from bottles to straws with this cup!
Snack Cup
This handy cup is always living in our car, around the house, or in our go-bag. The handles and opening make it hard to spill everything, but also let kiddos practice independent snacking.
Open Cup
A little messier than the training cup, but is so helpful to practice drinking small amounts of liquid from.
First utensils
These were the first utensils we tried that my daughter was most successful when feeding herself. They work well with purees, oatmeal, and any other soft foods.
Water/Milk Bottle
This bottle goes on all of our trips and to daycare. The lid helps prevent huge spills and the straw can be detached for easy cleaning.
"Bubble" Utensil Set
We've found that this fork and spoon combo set is so much easier for my toddler to hold than a large, flat utensil while still learning to feed herself.
Infant Toys
What infant toys help develop speech and language skills? Click the pictures below for links to what my children use and I recommend to fellow parents as an SLP.
Lovevery Play Gym
Expensive and we used this multiple times a day. My daughter was obsessed with the dot tent before she could roll. She loved exploring the colors, textures, and mirror later on!
Crinkle Books
The jungly version was a HIT in our house! This came with us everywhere. Bonus, it introduces the concept of a book!
Spinners
Stick these to the window, on the dining table for endless entertainment (so many "Ready, set, GO" opportunities!). As we learned in my family, just don't stick these to your face.
Soft Tissue Box
This is a great one to practice object permanence and talk about things going "in/out". The colorful tissues are fun to play peek-a-boo with or pretend to sneeze off your head. A regular tissue box also does the trick!
Water Tummy Time Toy
This is another fan favorite- not just at my home, but with most of the infants at the local mommy-and-me classes I lead (Check out Little Seeds!).
Avocado Stroller Rattle
We've found that this fork and spoon combo set is so much easier for my toddler to hold than a large, flat utensil while still learning to feed herself.