As a parent navigating the messy world of baby-led weaning, these NumNum spoons have been a revelation. The thick, contoured handles instantly clicked with my 7-month-old's tiny hands - no more fumbling or frustration during mealtime.

The open-channel spoon design is genius. Unlike traditional spoons where purees would slide right off, these actually grip the food. I'll never forget the triumphant look on my baby's face when she successfully brought a spoonful of sweet potato to her mouth all by herself for the first time.

What surprised me most was how these doubled as teethers. During particularly rough teething days, I'd chill the spoons in the fridge - instant relief for sore gums while still encouraging self-feeding practice.

The colors (vibrant blue and orange) seem to fascinate my little one. Meals have become more engaging since we started using them, with less food ending up on the floor and more actually making it into her mouth.

After two months of daily use (and countless dishwasher cycles), they still look brand new. The food-grade silicone has held up beautifully without any staining or odor retention - even after messy encounters with turmeric-laced purees.

While they're perfect for purees and soft solids, we did find their usefulness peaks around 12-14 months as our child graduated to more textured foods. But for that critical first self-feeding window? Absolutely worth every penny.