Table of Contents
- Quick Comparison: Baby Led Weaning Feeding Bundles at a Glance
- How to Start Baby Led Weaning: What You Need Before You Buy
- What Belongs in a Baby Led Weaning Starter Kit
- My First Solid Bundle: The Complete Starter Set
- Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Pagi Bundle: Best for Busy Families
- Ultimate Set and Junior Set: Smaller Bundles That Still Deliver
- BLW Meal Ideas for Beginners: What to Serve in Those First Weeks
- Cleaning, Maintenance and Material Safety
- Frequently Asked Questions
Last Updated: September 20, 2026
Quick Comparison: Baby Led Weaning Feeding Bundles at a Glance
Choosing a baby led weaning feeding bundle comes down to how many meals you manage daily and your budget. Here are four Bub and Co options, from a complete starter set to a three-meal bundle.
| Bundle | Price | What's Included | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| My First Solid Bundle | $60 | Pagi Kids set, suction plate, placemat, snack cup | First solids |
| Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Pagi Bundle | $79 | 3 Pagi sets, free suction plate | Busy families |
| Ultimate Set | $44.95 | Plate with lid, bowl, bib, spoon, fork | Full mealtime kit |
| Junior Set | $44.95 | Suction plate, bowl, cup, spoon | Toddlers self-feeding |
How to Start Baby Led Weaning: What You Need Before You Buy
Baby led weaning means offering soft finger foods your baby picks up and eats themselves, rather than spooning purees in. It builds motor skills and lets babies set their own pace, but only works when the gear supports self-feeding.
Signs Your Baby Is Ready for Self-Feeding
Most babies show readiness around six months. Look for three signs together: sitting upright with minimal support, steady head control, and reaching for food with a pincer grasp or whole-hand grab.
The Four-Day Rule and Allergen Introduction
Introduce one common allergen at a time, then wait about four days before adding the next, so you can link any reaction to a specific food. Egg, peanut, dairy, wheat, soy, fish and sesame are the usual starting points.
What Belongs in a Baby Led Weaning Starter Kit
A baby led weaning starter kit needs four things: something to catch the mess, something that stays put on the tray, a spoon soft enough for gums, and a cup your baby can hold. Everything else is optional:
- Pocket bib that catches dropped food rather than letting it slide off
- Suction bowl or plate that grips a smooth highchair tray
- Soft-tipped spoons sized for a small hand
- Open cup or straw cup for practising drinking
- Placemat to protect the table and contain spills
- Divided plate for separating textures early on
Material Safety: Silicone vs Plastic vs Bamboo
Material matters as much as the checklist, because it determines how the piece behaves in the dishwasher, the microwave, and months of daily use.
Long-Term Hygiene: What Nobody Tells You
Silicone is durable but not maintenance-free. Two problems recur.
Odour retention. Silicone is slightly porous, so strongly coloured or spiced foods, tomato, curry, beetroot, turmeric, can leave a stain and a smell. Rinse within an hour, don't soak overnight, and use a paste of bicarbonate of soda and warm water to lift most odours.
- Rinse within an hour of a strongly coloured or spiced meal.
- Top rack in the dishwasher, or warm soapy water by hand.
- Weekly, inspect the suction seal and deep crevices for trapped food.
- Skip abrasive scrubbers, bleach and harsh disinfectants, which dull the surface.
A Note on Sustainability
Silicone sits in an awkward middle ground. It is derived from silica (sand) rather than petroleum and is far more durable than plastic, meaning fewer replacements, but it is not biodegradable or widely recyclable in kerbside bins. The most sustainable choice is the one you keep using: a single well-made silicone set that lasts through two children beats three cheap plastic sets.
My First Solid Bundle: The Complete Starter Set
The best starting point for most families is the My First Solid Bundle at $60. It covers the entire starter checklist in one purchase, which matters when you're assembling a kit at 6am between naps.
What's inside:
- Pagi Kids Feeding Set: pocket bib, suction bowl, ergonomic spoon, sippy cup with removable straw and anti-spill valve
- Non-Grid Suction Plate with deep walls for easier scooping
- Silicone Placemat to protect the table
- Sip-N-Snack Cup that switches between snacks and drinks
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Pagi Bundle: Best for Busy Families
The trade-off is colour: this bundle ships as a single option. Individual colour selection is not available at checkout. If matching colours matter, gendered and neutral versions are listed separately at $79.95.
Ultimate Set and Junior Set: Smaller Bundles That Still Deliver
Not everyone needs four products. The Ultimate Set at $44.95 gives you a plate with lid, suction bowl, bib, spoon and fork, the pick if you want cutlery beyond a spoon, and the lid turns the plate into fridge storage. The Junior Set at $44.95 swaps the fork for a cup: suction plate, suction bowl, cup and spoon, sized for the 6 to 8 month window and through the toddler years.
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Value for Money: Which Bundle Actually Saves You the Most?
The more useful question is what each bundle costs per usable piece, and whether the saving is real once you account for pieces you'll buy separately anyway.
| Bundle | Price | Pieces included | Cost per piece | What you still need to buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My First Solid Bundle | $60 | 4 (Pagi set, plate, placemat, snack cup) | $15.00 | Fork (optional) |
| Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Pagi Bundle | $79 | 4 (3 Pagi sets + suction plate) | $19.75 | Placemat, snack cup |
| Ultimate Set | $44.95 | 5 (plate with lid, bowl, bib, spoon, fork) | $8.99 | Placemat, cup, snack cup |
| Junior Set | $44.95 | 4 (plate, bowl, cup, spoon) | $11.24 | Placemat, fork, snack cup |
Budget vs Premium: Where the Money Actually Goes
Comparing a $44.95 set against a $79 bundle, check which of the four essentials, bib, suction plate or bowl, soft spoon, cup, are included.
- Under $50: Expect a single-meal kit. The Ultimate Set and Junior Set both land here, and both cover the essentials for one meal at a time. You will hand-wash between meals.
- $50-$80: Expect a full starter kit or a multi-meal kit. The My First Solid Bundle covers the full checklist; the Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner bundle covers three meals but not the placemat or snack cup.
- Over $80: At this point you are usually paying for extra sets, branded colourways, or storage. Check whether the extra spend buys you a piece you will actually use, or just a second colour of the same item.
The Daycare Question
None of the bundle listings address childcare. If your baby is in care, you'll be sending food in, and home gear isn't always bag gear: a suction plate is useless on a lap or shared table, while a lidded plate like the Ultimate Set's travels better because it doubles as storage, and a lidded snack cup beats a second suction bowl.
BLW Meal Ideas for Beginners: What to Serve in Those First Weeks
BLW meal ideas for beginners should centre on soft, graspable finger foods cut to roughly the length of your baby's fist, so part of the food sticks out of their closed hand.
Start with:
- Steamed florets of broccoli and cauliflower, stalks left long as handles
- Soft-cooked carrot, pumpkin and kumara batons
- Ripe avocado and banana in thick strips
- Toast fingers with a thin spread of nut butter or mashed avocado
- Shredded slow-cooked meat, or soft flaked fish checked for bones
- Well-cooked pasta shapes, large enough to grip
Cleaning, Maintenance and Material Safety
Food-grade silicone is the material to look for: it is heat-stable, so it doesn't leach chemicals in the dishwasher or microwave, where cheaper plastics break down. Bub and Co's feeding pieces are free from BPA, PVC and phthalates, and most are dishwasher and microwave safe, a bowl you can reheat and then load straight into the dishwasher is one you'll use every day.
Cleaning rules that keep silicone looking new:
- Rinse within an hour of a strongly coloured meal. Tomato, curry and beetroot are the usual culprits.
- Top rack in the dishwasher, or warm soapy water by hand.
- Skip abrasive scrubbers and bleach, which dull the surface.
- Check suction bases for trapped food, since the seal hides a small gap.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the 4 day rule for baby-led weaning?
The four-day rule means offering one new food at a time and waiting four days before introducing the next. This helps you spot any allergic reactions and their cause. Start with iron-rich foods like well-cooked meat strips or iron-fortified cereal, then move through single vegetables and fruits. Keep a simple food diary so you can trace any reaction back to its source. Once your baby has tolerated a range of foods individually, you can begin combining them in meals.
What should be included in a complete baby-led weaning starter kit?
A practical starter kit covers suction bowls and plates, soft-tipped spoons, an open cup or sippy cup, a pocket bib and a placemat. The My First Solid Bundle includes all of these for $60, with a Pagi Kids Feeding Set, Non-Grid Suction Plate, Silicone Placemat and Sip-N-Snack Cup. Look for food-grade silicone that is free from BPA, PVC and phthalates, and check that pieces are dishwasher safe for easier cleanup.
Are silicone feeding sets better for baby-led weaning?
Silicone is soft on gums, which matters when babies are learning to chew and may bite down on the spoon. It does not leach chemicals when heated or cooled, and it resists stains and odours better than many plastics. Suction bases on silicone bowls and plates grip smooth highchair trays, so food stays put while your baby practises the pincer grasp. Silicone is also dishwasher and microwave safe, which cuts down on cleanup time.
How do I clean and maintain silicone baby feeding products?
Rinse silicone pieces soon after meals, especially after strongly coloured foods like tomato or curry, then wash in warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher. Avoid abrasive scrubbers and bleach, which can dull the surface. A quick wash with bicarb soda and warm water lifts lingering smells. Check suction bases regularly for splits or wear, and replace any piece that has torn, since damaged silicone can trap food particles.
Do I still offer purees with baby-led weaning?
You can. Many families combine finger foods with purees, especially in the early weeks while a baby builds chewing skills. Offer puree on a pre-loaded spoon and let your baby bring it to their mouth, which supports self-feeding rather than spoon-feeding by an adult. Over time, most babies naturally move toward more finger foods as their grasping ability and motor skills develop. The goal is texture exposure and independence, not strict adherence to one method.
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