Silicone Baby Mealtime Essentials (AU)

Guide

Take the guesswork out of solids, daycare and outings.
This guide shows how to use silicone feeding sets, bento boxes and Ikea highchair placemats together, so you get a simple kit you’ll actually use every day.

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Baby in a highchair using a silicone feeding set on an Ikea-compatible placemat with a bento box nearby

Do I need a feeding set, bento box and placemat?

No. To start solids, a simple silicone feeding set is enough.
A bento box is ideal once you’re packing food for daycare or outings, and a highchair placemat helps if you want extra grip and easier clean-up on the Ikea Antilop tray.

What’s the minimum I need to start solids?

Most families start with one suction bowl or plate, two soft spoons and one–two silicone bibs.
That’s enough for daily meals at home. You can add a matching bento box and placemat later if you find yourself packing food or wiping the highchair tray all day.

What’s best for daycare, grandparents and outings?

Keep your main feeding set at home, then make a small “away kit”: one bento box, one–two spoons and one silicone bib.
If you use the Ikea highchair at home, a placemat stays there to protect the tray and help everything grip.

Which mealtime setup suits you?

Silicone Baby Feeding Set 11pc Bundle | Sundance

Mostly Home Meals

Best combo: Silicone feeding set (+ placemat for Ikea Antilop)

  • You do most meals at home in the highchair
  • A silicone feeding set covers bowl/plate, spoons, bib and cup in one matching kit
  • Add the Ikea placemat if you want extra grip and easier wipe-down on the tray.
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Silicone Bento Lunch Box 5 Compartment - Periwinkle

Home + Daycare / Packed Lunches

Best combo: Feeding set at home + silicone bento box

  • You want a calm setup at home and an easy way to pack food for daycare or outings.
  • Keep the full feeding set by the highchair so pieces never go missing in bags.
  • Use the bento box to pack snacks or meals to go, then pop it straight in the dishwasher.
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IKEA Highchair Silicone Placemat - Yellow

Outings, Travel & Grandparents

Best combo: Bento mini kit (bento box + 1–2 spoons + 1 bib)

  • You need a small “away kit” that lives in the nappy bag or at grandparents’ place.
  • The bento box keeps food contained; you just add a spoon and silicone bib.
  • Everything is soft, durable and easy to rinse or wash when you get home.
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Silicone mealtime kit vs buying bits and pieces

Silicone mealtime kit (feeding set + bento + placemat)
Buying bits & pieces separately
What’s included?
A silicone feeding set covers bowl/plate, spoons, bib and cup in one matching kit, plus a bento box for out & about and a placemat for the Ikea highchair.
Depends what you grab over time – a mix of plastic bowls, random containers and no specific tray protection.
Home Meals
Same pieces laid out each day: feeding set on the highchair, placemat protecting and gripping the tray.
Different bowls and cups in rotation; things slide more easily and the tray can stain or scratch.
Daycare & Outings
Bento box lives in the nappy bag or daycare basket; you add food, a spoon and bib and you’re done.
Food goes into whatever container is clean; lids, spoons and bibs are easier to forget or mismatch.
Cleaning & Drying
Everything is soft silicone that rinses quickly and can air dry or go on the top rack of the dishwasher.
Mix of materials with different washing instructions; more chance of staining, lingering smells or hand-wash-only pieces.
Storage & Clutter
Pieces stack and nest together; one calm, matching colour story in the cupboard.
Cupboard slowly fills with odd-shaped containers and mis-matched bowls that don’t stack neatly.
Cost Over Time
Higher upfront, but designed to cover home meals, daycare and outings with one coordinated kit.
Feels cheaper at first, but you often replace stained, cracked or awkward pieces and still end up with gaps.

Are silicone mealtime products safe for babies?

Yes, when they’re made from food-grade silicone and used as directed. Look for LFGB or FDA-grade silicone, BPA free and free from fillers. Your feeding sets, bento boxes and placemats should all meet the same safety standard.

Can all of these go in the dishwasher?

Most silicone feeding sets, bento boxes and placemats can go on the top rack of the dishwasher, but always check the care label first. A mild detergent and avoiding very high heat helps them stay smooth and looking new.

Can I put the bowls, bento and placemat in the dishwasher or microwave?

Most silicone pieces can go on the top rack of the dishwasher, and some can handle gentle microwave reheating, but always check the care instructions for each product.
As a general rule, we recommend a mild detergent, avoiding very high heat and not using sharp knives directly on silicone surfaces.

Feeding set FAQs

Do I need the full silicone kit or just a feeding set?
You definitely don’t have to buy everything at once. Most families start with a silicone feeding set (bowl/plate, spoons, bib and cup) for home meals.
A bento box is helpful once you’re packing food for daycare or outings, and the Ikea highchair placemat is great if you want extra grip and easier wipe-down on the Antilop tray.
Are your silicone feeding sets, bento boxes and placemats safe?
Yes. Our mealtime pieces are made from food-grade silicone and are BPA free and free from harmful fillers.
They’re designed for everyday baby use, but always follow normal safety guidance around supervising meals and checking products regularly for wear and tear.
Is the placemat only for the Ikea Antilop highchair?
No. Our silicone placemat is custom-moulded to fit the same style of tray used on several popular budget highchairs. It’s designed to fit:
IKEA Antilop
Kmart Prandium
Big W Uno
Target Snacka
How many sets do I need for daycare and grandparents?
You can absolutely keep one main feeding set at home and create a small “away kit” for daycare or grandparents.
Most families are happy with a bento box, 1–2 spoons and 1 silicone bib that live in the nappy bag or at their place, so you’re not constantly packing and unpacking from home.
How do I stop stains and smells building up on silicone?
Rinse or wipe off food soon after meals, then wash in warm soapy water or on the top rack of the dishwasher. Let everything air dry completely before storing.
For occasional deep cleans, a short soak in warm water with a little bicarb can help lift lingering smells from bowls, bento lids and bibs.
Can silicone feeding sets go in the dishwasher?
Many can, but always check the care label. Top-rack dishwasher with a mild detergent is usually safest for silicone.