Make mealtime easier for both you and your toddler with these carefully chosen feeding supplies. These picks are practical, toddler-tested, and recommended by pediatric feeding specialists for encouraging safe, independent eating.
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I didn’t realize how messy a kitchen could be until I had a toddler. One of the messiest foods in our house is shredded cheese—it ends up everywhere. Over the years I’ve tried many products and narrowed down what really makes mealtime smoother: fewer spills, easier handling, and tools that support development.
Below are my favorite toddler feeding supplies, items I’ve used and trust. Many are also recommended by pediatric occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists who focus on feeding skills.
Favorite Toddler Feeding Supplies
Best Toddler Cups
Best Toddler Straw Cups
1. Elk and Friends Kids & Toddler Cups — The Original Glass Mason Jars, 8 oz, with Silicone Sleeves & Silicone Straws with Stoppers
2. Elk and Friends Stainless Steel Cups — Mason Jar Style, 10 oz, with Silicone Sleeves & Silicone Straws with Stopper
The Elk and Friends jars are my favorite straw cups for at-home use. They work well for water, milk, smoothies, or kefir. They are dishwasher-safe and include a straw stopper so the straw can’t be pulled out. These are great at home but not fully spill-proof for travel.
Choose from stainless steel or glass. I prefer stainless for younger toddlers and glass once they are older and less likely to throw things. Both are durable, but stainless gives extra peace of mind for very active little ones.
3. Simple Modern 10 oz Summit Kids Water Bottle Thermos with Straw Lid
This stainless steel bottle is my top pick for daycare, school, or travel. It fits most cup holders and is easy to clean. The straw design resists chewing, which is helpful if your child likes to bite straws.
4. Munchkin Cool Cat Stainless Steel Straw Cup (8 oz)
The Munchkin stainless steel straw cup is great for toddlers who carry their cup around. The lid closes to prevent spills, and the two handles help reinforce using both hands. At 8 ounces it’s lightweight and dishwasher-safe.
Best Open Cups for Toddlers
5. ezpz Mini Cup (Lime) — 100% Silicone Cup for Toddlers
The ezpz mini cup is ideal for toddlers learning to use an open cup. Its non-slip silicone base helps them get the cup to their mouth with fewer spills. The 4 oz size is perfect for offering juice and helps limit daily juice portions.
Teaching open-cup skills early pays off: with practice most toddlers become confident and you won’t always need a specialized kids cup when you leave the house.
6. Munchkin Splash Toddler Cups with Training Lids
These splash cups are a good next step after an open cup like the ezpz. The training lid reduces spilling while still encouraging cup control. They work well for milk, juice, and water. Note: avoid using 360-style cups as a child’s main everyday cup because they can promote improper jaw and mouth movements if used constantly.
Zak Designs Kelso Tumbler — 12 oz Stainless Steel with Leak-Proof Screw-On Lid and Straw
I recently tried these tumblers and they’ve been impressive so far: they’re leak-resistant, use a regular straw, and are well suited for around-the-house use.
Toddler Snack Supplies
Best Toddler Snack Cups
1. Munchkin Snack Plus Stainless Steel Snack Catcher, Blue
2. Munchkin 2-Piece Snack Catcher, Blue/Green
Munchkin snack catchers are easy for toddler hands to use and limit mess. Both plastic and stainless versions hold about a cup of snacks—perfect for Cheerios or small fruit pieces.
3. LunchBots 4.5 oz Leak-Proof Snack and Side Dish Containers
These small LunchBots containers are great for dips, small snack portions, or lunchbox sides. They’re compact and convenient.
4. Homotte Stainless Steel Food Containers with Silicone Lids
These stainless steel snack cups come in multiple sizes and are excellent for packing snacks for the pool, park, or outings.
5. GoBe Kids Snack Spinner — Reusable 5-Compartment Snack Dispenser
The snack spinner is a fun, practical tool for picky eaters—novelty and choice often encourage toddlers to try new foods.
Best Toddler Utensils
Choosing the right utensils helps toddlers scoop and spear food more successfully. Very small spoon heads are a common problem, making it hard for little ones to pick up enough food. Shorter handles and appropriately sized heads make self-feeding easier.
For beginners I like ergonomic spoons and forks designed for small hands. As children grow and gain coordination, sets like Grabease or stainless steel toddler sets work well—many kids continue to prefer these into early elementary school.
1. Grabease Baby and Toddler Self-Feeding Utensils — Spoon and Fork Set
Toddler Utensils for Ages 2 through 5
2. Kiddobloom Kids Stainless Steel Utensil Set — High-Grade Stainless
Kiddobloom offers sizes for toddlers and older kids. The sets look like adult cutlery but are scaled for little hands. The included food pusher or spreader is useful for early knife skills practice.
3. Munchkin Raise Toddler Forks and Spoons; Munchkin Splash Toddler Fork, Knife and Spoon Set
These are solid everyday utensils. I prefer forks with metal tines for better food spearing.
4. NUK First Essentials Kiddy Cutlery — Spoons in Assorted Colors
5. OXO Tot Fork and Spoon
OXO Tot and NUK offer similar handles that sit comfortably in toddler hands. Both are reliable, easy to grip options.
6. Elk and Friends Stainless Steel Kids Spoons with Silicone Handle
These spoons are colorful and kid-friendly; the head is slightly smaller, making them suitable for roughly 2–3 year olds.
7. Constructive Eating Utensil Sets — Construction or Garden Fairy Themes
These fun-themed utensils are great for getting picky eaters engaged. They’re entertaining and helpful as a novelty tool alongside more practical everyday utensils.
Toddler Cutting Knives
8. Zulay Kids Knife Set for Cooking and Cutting
Child-safe knives are perfect for practicing cutting soft foods like banana. Let kids explore under supervision to build confidence and basic knife skills.
Best Toddler Plates and Bowls
Favorite Toddler Stainless Steel Plates and Bowls
1. Kiddobloom Children Stainless Steel Dinnerware Set
This stainless steel dinnerware set includes a sectioned plate, a bowl, and an open cup. It supports a Montessori-style approach and is durable for everyday use.
Favorite Toddler Plates
2. RE-PLAY Made in USA Toddler Divided Plates — Deep Sides with Three Compartments
RE-PLAY makes sturdy, BPA-free plates sized for toddlers. I use divided plates for most meals since the sections are deep enough for wetter foods like oatmeal or stew. I avoid microwaving plastic and plate food after heating.
3. ezpz Mini Mat — 100% Silicone Suction Plate with Built-In Placemat
The ezpz mini mat is my top silicone choice for toddlers who throw plates. It suctions to most high chair trays and is free of BPA, BPS, PVC, lead, latex, and phthalates. Dishwasher-safe as well.
Favorite Toddler Bowls
4. ezpz Mini Bowl — 100% Silicone Suction Bowl with Built-In Placemat
The ezpz mini bowl is versatile for soups, yogurt, oatmeal, cereal, and more. Its suction feature keeps it in place while a curious toddler explores their food.
5. RE-PLAY Made in USA 4-Pack — 12 oz Bowls
These recycled plastic bowls are handy for everyday snacks and sides. I appreciate having multiple stackable bowls on hand for busy snack times.
Toddler Feeding Supplies — Extras
1. Ozera Reusable Popsicle Molds
Reusable popsicle molds are perfect for freezing leftover smoothies or purees into handheld snacks. They’re easy for little hands to hold and are dishwasher-safe.
2. Silicone Baking Cups — Reusable Cupcake Liners (Set of 12)
Silicone baking cups are indispensable in my kitchen. They prevent sticking and are great for muffins, baked oatmeal cups, mini frittatas, and even serving small snacks or yogurt “cupcakes.”
3. StarPack Mini Vegetable Cutter Shapes — 5-Piece Cookie Cutter Set
Mini cookie cutters make bite-size shapes that appeal to toddlers. Choose fun shapes your child loves to encourage interest in new foods.
4. The First Years Take & Toss Spill-Proof Straw Cups — 10 oz, 4 Pack
Disposable-style spill-proof cups are handy for travel, playdates, or mornings when you don’t want to worry about cleaning a sticky cup at the end of the day.
5. Magic Bullet Blender — Compact 11-Piece Set
A small blender like the Magic Bullet is perfect for quick smoothies without pulling out a large blender. It’s compact, effective, and the cup is easy to clean.
6. Folex Instant Carpet Spot Remover
If spills happen on carpet, a reliable spot cleaner can be a lifesaver. Always test on an inconspicuous area first.
7. Guidecraft Kitchen Helper (Learning Tower)
A learning tower is one of the most-used items in our kitchen. It keeps toddlers safe and close while they “help” with food prep or watch cooking. A tower with a mesh side panel gives extra reassurance for younger children and encourages independent involvement at the counter.
With the right cups, utensils, and plates, mealtime can be less stressful and more enjoyable for both you and your toddler. Pick the items that fit your child’s age and abilities, and remember: practice, patience, and a few good tools go a long way.