What you'll need when your baby starts solids

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Starting solids is an exciting – and messy – milestone for you and your baby. You don't need a lot of new gear, but getting a few baby-specific items can make the pureed peaches go down a little easier – and with less cleanup.

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What you'll need when your baby starts solids

Splat mat

Save your floor with a good-size mat that's easy to clean

Highchair

Durability is key
Your child might use this chair until age 2 or 3

Bowls

Choose ones that are durable and dishwasher-safe
Some parents swear by bowls or placemats that suction to the highchair tray

Baby spoons

Soft-tipped spoons are gentle on your baby's gums
Some babies like self-feeding spoons with wide or looped handles, though they treat them more as drumsticks than utensils

Sippy cups