This post was created in collaboration with Izimini.
Summertime brings sunshine, sand, and picnic vibes. While outdoor adventures are fun, feeding your little one on the go (especially when they need support sitting up) can turn into a challenge. For many parents, this leads to an indoor summer instead of enjoying the great outdoors.
As new parents, there’s already a battle to get out the door—feeding shouldn’t be the reason you skip outdoor plans. Let’s dive into our favorite tips for taking bub outdoors and how to make mealtime on the go a breeze.
Why We Love the Izimini Chair
The Izimini chair is a must-have for outdoor feeding. Besides being irresistibly cute, here’s why it’s a game-changer:
1. Support and Stability
The Izimini chair features a backrest, buckles, and armrests, creating a “low chair” setup—like a high chair, but closer to the ground. This design keeps bub’s back and arms supported, fostering a sense of security. When babies feel snug and safe, they’re more likely to engage with their food.
Picture this: being a baby, propped up on a picnic mat, trying to eat while tipping over every 30 seconds. It’s no wonder mealtime becomes a struggle! The Izimini chair provides the stability needed for a successful and stress-free outdoor meal.
2. Sensory Benefits of Outdoor Eating
Bringing your baby outdoors to eat is a fantastic sensory experience. Surrounded by trees, birds (non-swooping ones, of course), and sunshine, they’ll get to explore the real world. Eating outdoors is not just fun for you—it’s enriching for them.
With a stable and clean setup like the Izimini chair, summer picnics and BBQs can be a joyful experience. And yes, it’s cute as pie for those all-important photos!
3. Encouraging Food Exploration
Izimini’s tray table is perfect for sensory and self-feeding exploration. Babies can see, squish, and interact with their food, promoting a relaxing mealtime experience. When they’re in control—bringing small pieces to their mouth instead of being spoon-fed airplane-style—they’re more likely to enjoy their food and eat better.
Bonus: The tray table doubles as a play area, perfect for bringing toys to sand or grass locations.
Summer Adventures Made Easy
This summer, you’ll find us outdoors with an esky full of Le Puree’s snap-frozen baby food and an Izimini chair. Together, they make feeding your little one stress-free, so you can seize the day and enjoy the sunshine with bub by your side.
Carpe Diem, Mama!
