Key Takeaways
- The Subo Food Bottle is an Australian-made, reusable bottle designed to reduce mess and food waste during mealtimes.
- It encourages self-feeding from a young age and can be used for various foods, from purees to thicker smoothies.
- Parents love the Subo as a cost-effective, practical and sustainable alternative to single-use food pouches.
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So, your baby is ready to start solids – congratulations! What an exciting milestone. From bowls, plates, cups and cutlery to baby-led weaning (BLW) or purees, there is a lot to consider. And it can get expensive. This is where the Subo Food Bottle comes in – it’s more than just your average baby-feeding gadget.
The Subo is manufactured in Melbourne by a small Aussie business that stole hearts on Shark Tank and has since launched multiple stores around the world. It’s a reusable food bottle that helps contain mess, encourages self-feeding and is perfect from starting solids to well into toddlerhood. At $35, the Subo is a great baby buy.
What is the Subo Food Bottle?
The Subo Food Bottle is a specially designed bottle that you can fill with foods like yoghurts, purees, smoothies, Weet-Bix, porridge and so on. It’s a fantastic alternative to food pouches. The bottle is made from BPA-free and phthalate-free materials, making it a safe and eco-friendly choice too.
The bottle features a spout (available in two sizes) and a lid for travel. Located inside the bottle is a platform that rises up as the food is sucked out. Using the spout, your child can simply slurp up the food, rather than squeeze it out, keeping the food in their tummy and off the floor. The side window and clear volume markings make it easy to see how much your little one has eaten and the included lid is handy when you’re on the go.
Pros
- Mess-free feeding: The unique “suck, don’t squeeze” design cuts down on mess and waste. Parents can’t stop talking about the hours of clean-up the Subo has saved them since waving goodbye to single-use squeezes.
- Encourages self-feeding: This reusable bottle is designed to help your child develop independence and fine motor skills from a young age (recommended for ages 6 months+).
- Cost-effective: Filling the bottle with homemade purees or yoghurt from a tub is much cheaper than buying single-use food pouches.
- Easy to clean: All parts are dishwasher-friendly.
- Versatile: It’s great for both liquids and thicker foods, and can be decked out with a handle or a mix-and-match coloured lid. The smaller spout is perfect for tiny mouths and liquid foods while the bigger spout is recommended for bigger kids or thicker foods.
Cons
- Not completely spill-proof: While mess is definitely reduced, some parents say the bottle can leak if filled with very liquid items.
What parents in the BabyCenter Community are saying…
- “I was gifted a Subo from my cousin and bubs loves it.”
- “Smoothies are great – highly recommend a Subo bottle.”
- “Subo bottle has come in handy on the days when you’re in a hurry (you can get quite chunky things through it) and we take the Subo when going out from a mess reduction front.”
- “A Subo bottle is a great practical gift for a 1 year old.”
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