• 4 oz. bottles


• 8 oz. bottles


• 32 oz. container with lid for formula mixing


• bottle brush


• nipple brush.

• several small plastic tipped spoons


• 4 oz. plastic cup with rigid sides


• bibs


• high chair with a straight back that provides head support, as well as an adjustable foot rest


• small washable toy, to keep your child's hands busy during feedings.

• 4-6 oz. sippy cups


• spoons with thick or looped handles and shallow bowls


• bowl with a suction cup on the bottom, to help your baby learn how to feed herself


• plastic mat or large towel (even a shower-curtain liner will work) under the high chair, to catch spills


• point-and-shoot or disposable camera for the kitchen--babies look awfully cute when eating.

• Save trips to the store by buying formula in bulk.


• Buy baby food in bulk when there's a special at the supermarket. The food usually won't expire for at least a year, and you can donate any you have left over to a community food pantry.


• Keep some ready-to-eat foods on hand for small snacks, such as dry cereal, bananas, whole wheat crackers, and canned fruit.

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