We just had the opportunity to review a few products from the Explora line by Tommee Tippee. Have you heard of this company? They were new to me, but I’m happy to have been introduced to them, because their Explora has some products that we need now and will need over the next year or so.

The Explora line contains, “Progressively staged products, promoting easier transitions from first sips & tastes to freedom in independent feeding & drinking.” First, we tried out the Spill-proof Waterbottle, designed for ages 18months and up. So….I think the age guideline is to be followed, because Darah just can’t get the hang out of drinking from a straw. I actually don’t do a very good job of giving her a sippy cup to practice on, so that could be part of the problem. Even though she isn’t old enough to use this, yet, I did put the “no-spill” promise to the test. And it didn’t spill or even leak, one little bit. Thumbs up! Darah’s current “spill-free” sippy cup leaks like nobody’s business!

Next, we tried the weaning bowl, which is intended to be used with the Easi-mat. I’m not really clear on why these products are sold separately (maybe you only need one mat but several bowls?). This is a very helpful combo of products. The bowl is microwave safe AND BPA free. Hooray! I still can’t believe how challenging it can be to find small bowls that meet both criteria. But the easi-mat is the real gem, folks. This thing will stick to most any flat surface, and when you attach the weaning bowl to it, that bowl isn’t going anywhere. This comes in VERY handy when toddlers try to throw their bowls (and try, they will!). It even has a lid so that you can keep curious little hands out of the food. Darah LOVES to grab at her food, which is why I have had to keep it off her tray, before. Now we can make more progress toward her interacting more with her food. Thank you, Tommee Tippee!

Disclosure: I received complimentary products from Mom Bloggers Club and Tommee Tippee to facilitate my Tommee Tippee review. The opinions expressed here are strictly my own. This post may contain affiliate links at no cost to you.