Wean without Waste

Every parent knows the maths of weaning: you lovingly prepare a meal, and half of it goes over the side of the highchair. With grocery prices across NZ and Australia where they are, that adds up fast — and it's a lot of good kai in the bin.

What parents told us about weaning

around80%of a meal can typically end up on the floor with baby-led weaning
97%said reducing food waste was important to them

The biggest downsides of weaning, according to parents:

Cleaning up after mealsStained clothesDeciding what to serveFood waste

A few changes make a real dent. Catch dropped food on a tray instead of the floor, so it can go straight back on the plate. Serve small and refill often. Batch-cook and freeze in baby-sized portions, defrosting only what today's appetite needs. And reach for wipeable, reusable bibs instead of paper towels by the roll.

The results speak for themselves — here's what parents told us after weaning with the Bib & Tray Kit:

Less on the floor, less in the bin

97%agreed the Bib & Tray Kit kept over 75% of food on the tray
100%said it stopped food being wasted at mealtimes
79%agreed it helped them spend less on food
60%said they could put less food on baby's plate

Easier clean-ups, happier mealtimes

97%spent less time cleaning the floor and highchair
79%estimate it saves 10 minutes or more of cleaning up every meal
94%felt happier giving baby messy foods
88%said it made mealtimes more enjoyable
98% would recommend the Bib & Tray Kit

Based on 1,386 mealtimes using the Tidy Tot Bib & Tray Kit. Research with Bizzie Baby, February 2023, babies aged 6 to 18 months.

Less waste, less cost, less guilt — and baby still gets the full messy learning experience.

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