I have just bought a variety of products from the fabulous OXO TOT range. I hadn’t heard of the brand name before but having taken recently ordered a Sippy Cup for my 7 month old daughter (with its removable handles and essential leakproof lid!) I was so impressed with the quality and durability that I ordered further items from OXO TOT’s range of baby equipment.

These include the Training Cup and Training Plate for my 2 year old son, who is becoming increasingly independent when it comes to feeding/throwing his food! I introduced my son to a cup recently but became so sick of the juice and water spills that I gave up and went back to the safety of a beaker. The great thing about the Training Cup is the lid has small holes around the top which control the flow of liquid as your toddler tilts the cup to drink, hereby reducing spills. As more control is gained you can remove the lid to convert it to a regular cup – genius! Similar thinking has gone into the Training Plate. These plates are slightly weighted for extra stability along with a non-slip base and a removable ring which not only helps keep food stay inside the plate rather than letting it escape onto the floor or those tiny little cracks in the high chair! It also aids your little one to guide food onto a fork or spoon with a little more ease. When my son gets a little more adept at the art of self-feeding, with the help of OXO’s cleverly designed Fork and Spoon Set which I also bought, I can remove the ring – although this may not be for a few years to come!

Lastly, the Small and Large bowl Sets are a great buy if your little one is just starting on finger food.  I have bought these, probably prematurely, for my 7 month old. The high-sided straight walls help her little hands scoop food from the bowl – again limiting the amount that ends up on the floor. They have a non-slip base to help prevent tips and spills and they come with a lid to help keep leftovers fresh – or if you are running late (I am always!) and need to feed your baby snacks on the move.

I’m sure OXO TOT must have other fab products in their range which I must check out when I get a mo, in the meantime I’m sure the above utensils will be fully road-tested by my little ones!