guides
how to choose, and how we compare
Pick the right cup, spoon or bottle for your baby’s stage.
How to choose
Feeding guideSpill-proof sippy cup alternatives: choosing a cup that teaches drinkingLooking for a spill proof sippy cup? Here is what actually keeps mess down, and how open cups, straw cups, and 360 cups compare for learning to drink.Updated 
Feeding guideBaby led weaning utensils: what actually works, by stageWhich baby led weaning utensils help, and when? A stage-by-stage guide to silicone baby spoons, forks, and self-feeding, from first tastes to toddler skills.Updated 
Product guideEvery Olababy product, explainedA guide to the full Olababy line (silicone training cups, spoons, suction plates, GentleBottle, and baby care): what each product does and who should use it.Updated Newborn care guideThe best baby nail trimmer: clippers, files, or electric?Which baby nail trimmer is safest? We compare clippers, files, and electric trimmers by age, risk of nicks, and ease of use on a squirming newborn.Updated 
Buying guideHow to choose the best silicone baby spoon, 6 months to toddlerWhat actually makes a silicone baby spoon work at 6 months versus 12: soft tips, self-loading shapes, and handles for small grips. An honest buying guide.Updated 
Drinking guideChoosing an open cup for your baby: when, how, and which oneWhen to introduce an open cup, why feeding professionals favor it from 6 months, and how to pick a first cup or open cup trainer without the chaos.Updated Feeding guideThe best bottle for breastfed babies: what actually mattersWhy breastfed babies refuse bottles, what to look for in a silicone baby bottle (flow, texture, latch shape), and where the GentleBottle fits, honestly.Updated Feeding guideSuction plates for babies: do they actually work?Do suction plates work? Why baby plates that stick to the table often fail, what a parent-release tab changes, and how to pick between a plate and a bowl.Updated Drinking guideBottle to cup: how to make the switch, and which cup to useBottle to cup, one feed at a time. When to start, how to wean, and which cups make the switch easier, from a GentleBottle sippy lid to straw and open cups.Updated Registry guideThe baby registry feeding checklist: what you actually need, by stageA stage-by-stage feeding checklist for your baby registry: bottles and milk storage for months 0 to 6, first spoons and cups at 6 months, and what to skip.Updated New parent checklistWhat baby products do you actually need? A first-time parent checklistAn honest stage-by-stage checklist of what babies actually need: safe sleep, a car seat, diapering, feeding, and a few clothes. Plus what to skip.Updated How it works
Drinking guideSippy cup vs straw cup vs open cup: which one, and whenWhat sippy cups, straw cups, and open cups each teach, when to introduce each one, and how to run the bottle-to-cup transition without a fight.Updated Product documentationGentleBottle nipple flow guide: levels, timing, and paced feedingPreemie, slow, medium, fast and X-cut: GentleBottle nipple flow levels explained, when to move up on feeding cues, paced feeding, and replacement care.Updated Drinking guideWhen can babies drink water?Babies can start small amounts of water around 6 months, with solids. Here is why water is unsafe before then, how much to offer by age, and which cup to use.Updated First foodsSalmon for babiesSalmon can start around 6 months. How to serve it safely by age, why fish is worth introducing early, checking for bones, and what to know about mercury.Updated Compared with other brands
Brand comparisonOlababy vs ComotomoOlababy GentleBottle and Comotomo are soft silicone bottles aimed at breastfed babies. A comparison of nipple shape, sizes, colors, flow options, and price.Updated Brand comparisonOlababy vs ezpzOlababy and ezpz make 100% silicone feeding gear. An honest look at how the two brands differ: training cups, suction plates, spoons, and design philosophy.Updated Brand comparisonOlababy vs MunchkinMunchkin's Miracle 360 cups and huge catalog vs Olababy's focused 100% silicone feeding line. An honest look at cups, spoons, plates, and bottles.Updated Brand comparisonOlababy vs MushieMushie's Scandinavian-styled feeding ware and FRIGG pacifiers vs Olababy's silicone feeding system. An honest look at cups, plates, spoons, bibs, and bottles.Updated Brand comparisonOlababy vs WeeSproutWeeSprout's pouches, bento boxes, and mixed-material tableware vs Olababy's silicone-first feeding line. An honest look at cups, plates, spoons, and bottles.Updated