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Self-Feeding Essentials
Once baby has graduated from first foods/purees or the Baby-Led Weaning stage of feeding, they are adventurous and ready to start feeding themselves. This new self-feeding stage can be quite messy! Thankfully, between our our tried-and-true waterproof bibs and splat mats that keep baby (and the floor!) clean and our dishware with suction bases, we keep mealtime clean, allowing you and baby to enjoy the fun in exploring new foods. Learn more below about the essential gear ready to save the day (and mess!) with your self-feeding explorer.
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6 to 24 Months
SuperBib®
The original, award-winning, classic feeding bib
Once baby has outgrown our Starter Bib, you can size up to our original waterproof feeding bib - the SuperBib. Sized 10" across and 9" long, our SuperBibs have a soft, adjustable closure, and a catch-all pocket.
With our waterproof fabric, these bibs are perfect for ages 6-24 months. Once your baby has graduated from the traditional feeding method with purees and baby starts self-feeding, we recommend using the Sleeved Bib for full arm-length coverage.
Product Features:
Waterproof Fabric
Keep those purees off baby!
Bumkins' signature waterproof fabric is both soft and strong. Tough enough for daily use and easy to wash, it stands up to messes big and small.
Unlike other fabrics, our fabric doesn't have a stiff layer of plastic backing. With our colorfast technology, our prints and designs will stay bright and colorful for many washes to come! Learn more about our signature fabric.
Catch-All Pocket
Less mess in baby's lap
All of our bibs feature a handy catch-all pocket so you can spend less time cleaning messes off baby’s lap and out of the highchair. Baby purees can be messy, leaving our pockets up for the task of catching those runaway puree dribbles.
Plus, as baby grows, little ones can work on their fine motor skills by digging into the crumb-catching pocket and finding mealtime treasure.
Machine Washable
Who has time to hand-wash?
At Bumkins, we're all parents. We know there's no end to the laundry, so we've made it even easier for you. You can toss that bib into the washing machine.
Our lightweight waterproof fabric also means that our bibs dry really fast. A handy tip? Rinse and wash your bib in the kitchen sink, then hang it to dry. It'll be ready for next mealtime.
6 to 24 Months
Silicone Bib
Structured Shape and Waterproof
Bumkins Silicone Bibs are soft, flexible, and waterproof. Sized 8" across and 7" long, our Silicone Bibs are made from bacteria resistant, food-safe silicone.
With an adjustable closure and a stay-open, catch-all pocket, these bibs are a great addition to your baby feeding supplies!
Product Features:
Adjustable closure
Grow with baby
Our Silicone Bibs feature a soft, adjustable closure. Designed to fit necks sized 8-10”, these bibs are sized to fit from 6 to 24 months.
Stay-Open Pocket
Helps to contain the dropped food
Silicone is a soft, yet structured material. This means our catch-all pocket is also a stay-open pocket. Thanks to it’s structured properties, this bib’s pocket is sure to catch all those drips and dribbles during mealtime.
Easy To Clean
Dishwasher safe
Silicone has a natural resistance to bacteria, making it safe and hygienic. While it is resistant to most odors and stains, it can also be safely boiled to sterilize. Silicone Bibs can be hand washed or placed in the dishwasher-safe (top rack) for easy cleaning.
4+ Months
Silicone First Feeding Set
The essential puree set
Our Silicone First Feeding Set, made from 100% food-safe platinum silicone, helps you to introduce solid foods and transition your baby to self-feeding. The suction base keeps the bowl from sliding or flipping over. The easy to grip double-end Dipping Spoon grows with baby – one end is for dipping into purees and the other for scooping solid foods. The bowl is designed with a curved handle so you can hold and help with feeding. The set includes a clear silicone lid with a secure fit.
Product Features:
Strong Suction Base
Keeping the dish in place
We know there will be a lot of food hitting the floor during mealtime. Thanks to our strong suction bases, we're helping to stop those dishes from going airborne!
Now you can suction your bowl straight onto baby's tray while introducing those first bites of purees. Plus, once baby hits the stage of self-discovery, our strong suction bases help keep the dish in place - and off the floor - while baby is learning how to use utensils and grab onto those slippery first foods.
Handle for Easy Holding
Making it easier for you
Our classic Bumkins bowls are designed with a curved handle for you to hold and help with feeding. Hold it however you see fit, but know you have options to make mealtime a bit easier.
Perfectly Sized for Purees
From baby purees to toddler meals
Our classic Bumkins bowls measures 4.25” in diameter and holds approximately 10 oz. This allows you to start baby with small puree portions, but baby won’t age-out of the bowl — the bowl continues to grow with baby as they dig into toddler size portions!
A Storage Lid to Match
Store leftovers or prep ahead
Our Bumkins First Feeding Sets includes a clear silicone lid with a secure fit. Ideal for saving leftovers – the clear lid allows you to easily see stored food. Now you can easily store leftovers or prep ahead.
Plus, our lid has a writeable surface. Using any dry erase, wet erase, or washable marker, you can remember when it was made or who it belongs to.
*Our Disney First Feeding Sets do not include a storage lid.
Double-Ended Dipping Spoon
Grows with baby
Our Bumkins First Feeding Sets include a Silicone Dipping Spoon, which are double-ended to grow with baby—one side for dipping into purees, the other for scooping.
The dipping end of the spoon is flat, with grooves on both sides to easily grasp those purees and mashed first foods. Thanks to those grooves, both sides of the dipping end allow for a successful dip; there's no wrong way to dip!
Once baby has mastered the motion of dipping and landing in the bowl, the opposite end of the spoon becomes more interesting. Sized for baby's small mouth, this end of the spoon allows for perfect-sized first bites.
Dishwasher, Microwave, and Oven Safe
Easy everything
Silicone is extremely durable, which means it's safe in nearly all appliances.
Heat safe up to 400°F/204°C so you can cook or reheat your little one's favorite foods in a snap! If you've warmed it up too much, you can go straight from microwave to freeze for a quick cool down.
Silicone is also dishwasher safe. Wash your Bumkins dishware however you see fit, but rest assured, the days of handwashing dishes are in the past with silicone.
6 to 24 Months
Sleeved Bib
Long sleeves mean more outfits saved
Sized for 6 to 24 months, our Sleeved Bib is made from our signature waterproof fabric. Tried and true for over 30 years, our bibs are guaranteed to be truly waterproof.
Measuring in at 14" across and 13" long, our Sleeved Bibs feature full-length sleeves to give your little one the true coverage needed while they dig into the adventures of self-feeding.
Product Features:
Adjustable Fit
It's all in the details!
To make our long-sleeved coverage even better, we've added soft elastic to the cuffs to give a gentle and snug fit around baby's arm to keep the messes at bay. While baby is smaller, the elastic also helps holds the sleeves in place so their hands stay out and ready to dig in.
Plus, our adjustable tie closure means you can fit the Sleeved Bib exactly as you need. Our waterproof material also wraps around baby's shoulders and back for that extra bit of coverage.
Catch-All Pocket
Less mess in baby's lap
All of our bibs feature a handy catch-all pocket so you can spend less time cleaning messes off baby’s lap and out of the highchair. Baby purees can be messy, leaving our pockets up for the task of catching those runaway puree dribbles.
Plus, as baby grows, little ones can work on their fine motor skills by digging into the crumb-catching pocket and finding mealtime treasure.
Machine Washable
Who has time to hand-wash?
At Bumkins, we're all parents. We know there's no end to the laundry, so we've made it even easier for you. You can toss that bib into the washing machine.
Our lightweight waterproof fabric also means that our bibs dry really fast. A handy tip? Rinse and wash your bib in the kitchen sink, then hang it to dry. It'll be ready for next mealtime.
6+ Months
Silicone Grip Dish
Mealtime's greatest hero
We know there will be a lot of food hitting the floor during mealtime. Thanks to our strong suction bases, we're helping to stop those dishes from going airborne!
Plus, our strong suction bases help keep the dish in place while baby is learning how to use utensils and grab onto those slippery first foods.
Product Features:
Strong Suction Base
Keeping the dish in place
We know there will be a lot of food hitting the floor during mealtime. Thanks to our strong suction bases, we're helping to stop those dishes from going airborne!
Now you can suction your bowl straight onto baby's tray while introducing those first bites of purees. Plus, once baby hits the stage of self-discovery, our strong suction bases help keep the dish in place - and off the floor - while baby is learning how to use utensils and grab onto those slippery first foods.
Deep Interior Walls
They’re sloped for maximum scooping, too
We know it can be frustrating to work hard at scooping, only to have the food fall out of the dish. Our deep interior walls help baby grab and scoop food. The inside walls are also sloped, allowing utensils to glide for maximum scooping.
Straight Edge For Easy Eating
Helps to contain the dropped food
When you're little, eating is hard work. That's why most of our Grip Dishes have a straight edge, so your little one can get their rumbly tummy right next to that dish and feast away.
Colorful, Fun Designs
Something for everyone
In addition to our own classic Unicorn and Dino Grip Dishes , our licenses with Disney and Nintendo mean that we have a fun character for everyone.
While making mealtime easier is our goal, we love to keep it fun for your little one, too. Dining with Mickey Mouse and other favorite characters is sure to do the trick.
A Storage Lid to Match
Store leftovers or prep ahead
Our Bumkins Grip Dish has the perfect lid companion. With it's frosted see-through top and easy-pull tab, you can easily store leftovers or prep ahead. Plus, our lid has a writeable surface. Using any dry erase, wet erase, or washable marker, you can remember when it was made or who it belongs to.
Dishwasher, Microwave, and Oven Safe
Easy everything
Silicone is extremely durable, which means it's safe in nearly all appliances.
Heat safe up to 400°F/204°C so you can cook or reheat your little one's favorite foods in a snap! If you've warmed it up too much, you can go straight from microwave to freeze for a quick cool down.
Silicone is also dishwasher safe. Wash your Bumkins dishware however you see fit, but rest assured, the days of handwashing dishes are in the past with silicone.
18+ Months
Spoon + Fork Set
Unique features to encourage learning
Bumkins Spoon + Fork Set is designed for the child who has mastered Chewtensils and is ready for the next step. Made with stainless steel coated with soft and grippy silicone, these utensils will be your child’s new favorite. Sturdy and durable, the fork features curved tines that help children pierce and hold food.
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Curved Fork Tines
(Yes, we did that on purpose)
No, your fork is not defective—we’ve purposely curved the tines on our fork. We know that kids are still mastering self-feeding and can get frustrated when it gets tough.
Curved tines help create a deep head to scoop and keep food on the fork. The outer curve also helps pierce the food, which can be trickier than it looks when you’re first learning.
Colorful, Fun Designs
In addition to our own classic Spoon + Fork Set, our license with Disney means that we have a fun character for everyone.
While making mealtime easier is our goal, we love to keep it fun for your little one, too. Dining with Mickey Mouse and other favorite characters is sure to do the trick.
Silicone & Stainless Steel
These two make a great pair
Silicone is pretty phenomenal, and when you pair it with stainless steel, you have a great set of utensils for your little one.
Our silicone is food-safe and provides a soft, comfortable grip around the sturdy 18/8 stainless steel. Together, these utensils are ready for any meal you can throw at them.
Dishwasher Safe
Making clean-up a breeze
Silicone is extremely durable, which means it's dishwasher safe. Wash your Bumkins dishware however you see fit, but rest assured, the days of handwashing dishes are in the past with silicone.
1 to 3 Years
Junior Bib
The perfect toddler bib
Our short sleeve Junior Bib is a must have for messy toddlers! Sized for 1 to 3 years and made from our signature waterproof fabric, our bibs are guaranteed to be truly waterproof.
Measuring approximately 15” across, 14” from neck down and 16” sleeve to sleeve, our Junior Bibs give your toddler the coverage needed while they dig into the adventures of self-feeding.
Product Features:
Adjustable Fit
It's all in the details!
Our Junior Bibs feature a capped shoulder sleeve to provide a comfortable fit while adding extra coverage. Fitting similar to a t-shirt, your little one won’t even notice they are wearing a bib.
Plus, our adjustable tie closure means you can fit the Sleeved Bib exactly as you need. Our waterproof material also wraps around baby's shoulders and back for that extra bit of coverage.
Catch-All Pocket
Less mess in baby's lap
All of our bibs feature a handy catch-all pocket so you can spend less time cleaning messes off baby’s lap and out of the highchair. Baby purees can be messy, leaving our pockets up for the task of catching those runaway puree dribbles.
Plus, as baby grows, little ones can work on their fine motor skills by digging into the crumb-catching pocket and finding mealtime treasure.
Machine Washable
Who has time to hand-wash?
At Bumkins, we're all parents. We know there's no end to the laundry, so we've made it even easier for you. You can toss that bib into the washing machine.
Our lightweight waterproof fabric also means that our bibs dry really fast. A handy tip? Rinse and wash your bib in the kitchen sink, then hang it to dry. It'll be ready for next mealtime.