What to buy when starting solids

Several of my friends have 5 month-old babies and are thinking about what to buy when starting solids, and here are some suggestions: a thermos like the Foogo one for keeping food hot on the go, a set with a few bowls and a divider plate, around 4 trainer cups and weaning spoons, 2 freezer trays like the ones from Beaba, food storage pots like VIA Cups from Philips Avent and a family cookbook for inspiration. In addition, it’s useful to have a steamer/blender for making homemade purees, and long-sleeved bibs are pretty essential on messy days.