No more mess and safer eating with the Difrax Pouch holder

Many parents recognize the situation: your child is holding a fruit purée pouch and starts squeezing. Suddenly everything is covered in purée and your child may even choke on it. Not only is this far from ideal, it can also be dangerous due to the risk of choking. Difrax has now come up with a solution: the new Pouch holder, which prevents spills and helps children eat safely. 

Independent sipping

Thanks to its two settings, the holder fits all commonly used pouches. Only parents can open the holder to place the pouch inside. Even if children squeeze the pouch, the contents stay right where they are. Fruit, yogurt or any other snack only comes out when the child actively sucks on the pouch. The holder is easy to grip, helping children from 6 months onward take their first steps toward independent eating, without mess or frustration. Perfect for at home and on the go.

Reduced risk of choking

Besides minimizing spills, the Pouch holder also helps reduce the risk of choking. Much less food comes out at once because children have to actively suck to eat. Thanks to the sturdy, BPA-free material, they can’t squeeze the pouch empty into their mouth all at once. Always stay nearby while your child uses it to ensure a safe and calm eating moment.

But how do you empty the pouch?

Since squeezing is no longer possible with the holder, you might wonder how to get all the contents out. Kaj, 16 months old, tested it. His mother tells us:

“He immediately understood what he had to do. He was really interested in the holder. Using the lower setting and gently pressing the pouch, the contents came out well. He managed to suck it almost completely empty, about 95%. With no mess. For this age, I’m a fan!”

What about pouches and child development?

A fruit pouch is a tasty snack to offer children occasionally, but it’s not suitable as a daily treat. On one hand, it doesn’t support further development of oral motor skills such as chewing and swallowing. Eating from a spoon and drinking from a training cup (such as those by Difrax) are very important for that. On the other hand, pouches often contain relatively high amounts of sugar.

A pouch is therefore convenient for occasional use, but it should not replace other small meals. It does, however, offer a fun way for children to eat independently without making a mess.