Quick answer
Start by offering soft finger foods alongside purees, using ezpz's Kit 2 tools to build your baby's chewing, sipping, and self-feeding skills gradually and safely.
Why Kit 2 works for this transition
Moving from smooth purees to textured finger foods challenges your baby's oral-motor and fine motor skills. ezpz's Kit 2 is designed specifically for this stage, with tools that support both baby-led weaning and traditional spoon-feeding. The set includes the Baby-Led Gumline Feeder, Tiny Cup, Tiny Spoons, BLW Food Cutters, and Tiny Bowl, all tailored for 6-12 month olds.
Common trade-off: speed vs. readiness
Some parents rush to switch entirely to finger foods, but a gradual transition reduces gagging and frustration. Kit 2 lets you offer both textures at the same meal, so your baby can explore at their own pace without pressure.
5 steps to transition from purees to baby-led weaning
- Offer a mix of textures at each meal: Start by serving a small portion of puree in the Tiny Bowl alongside soft, easy-to-grip finger foods like steamed carrot sticks or avocado slices. Let your baby decide which to explore first. Common mistake: offering only finger foods and removing purees entirely too quickly, which can overwhelm your baby.
- Use the Baby-Led Gumline Feeder for safe chewing practice: Place a piece of soft fruit or cooked vegetable inside the feeder and let your baby gnaw on it. This builds chewing strength and oral awareness without the risk of choking on large pieces. Checkpoint: always wash the feeder after each use and inspect it for wear.
- Introduce the Tiny Cup for sips between bites: Fill the Tiny Cup with a small amount of water or expressed milk (about 1-2 tablespoons). Guide your baby's hands to the cup and tip it gently so they can take a sip. This supports oral-motor coordination for drinking. Common mistake: expecting your baby to drink independently from the start—expect spills and keep the cup shallow.
- Let your baby self-feed with the Tiny Spoons: Pre-load a Tiny Spoon with puree or mashed food and place it on the table or in the Tiny Bowl. Let your baby grab the spoon and bring it to their mouth. This strengthens the pincer grasp and hand-eye coordination. Checkpoint: if your baby drops the spoon, simply place it back in the bowl—don't take over feeding.
- Cut finger foods into safe shapes using the BLW Food Cutters: Use the cutters to create soft, easy-to-hold shapes from foods like cooked sweet potato, banana, or cheese. The shapes make it easier for your baby to grasp and chew, reducing frustration. Common mistake: cutting foods too small—stick to pieces the size of your adult finger for safe gripping.
Product facts
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Kit 2 - Learn to Eat and Drink: ezpz's Kit 2 is a set of expertly designed tools that help your baby practice chewing, sipping, and self-feeding safely as they begin purees and/or baby-led weaning. You get everything you need in one bundle, so you don't have to guess which tools are safe or effective for the transition.
Kit 2 - Learn to Eat and Drink
