As a parent who's been through the trenches of baby-led weaning, I can confidently say this 9-piece set is a lifesaver. The suction plates and bowl actually stay put - no more airborne spaghetti! My little one loves banging them, but they don't budge.

The training cup is genius. We started with the straw lid (which has a clever stopper so it doesn't disappear into toddler hands), then switched to the snack cup for cheerios. The handles are perfectly sized for chubby baby grips.

Cleaning is ridiculously easy - just toss everything in the dishwasher after particularly messy avocado sessions. Even the bib's deep pocket catches about 80% of dropped food (a miracle in our house). The neutral colors hide stains surprisingly well too.

What surprised me most was how durable everything is. Six months in, and despite daily use (and frequent throwing), there are no cracks or permanent stains. The spoon and fork have just the right flexibility for tender gums.

The included gift box made this perfect for my sister's baby shower - she texted me last week saying it's her most-used present. If you're debating between plastic and silicone feeding sets, spend the extra few dollars. This one grows with your child from first purees to preschool snacks.