As your baby is gradually learning how to eat food, you can expect a lot of mess to hit their clothes, bibs, high chair, and probably the floor. It takes a while to teach a child to eat and you usually just start with having them pick up foods with their hands. But if they are eating baby food or they are starting to pick up utensils on their own, you can’t give them metal spoons like adults use. That can damage their gums and baby teeth, as they are likely to bite down and suck on them. Training utensils will help make the transition from you feeding your child to them feeding themselves much smoother. These are much more user-friendly and easier for them to hold while not hurting their mouths if they do bite on them. We’ve found five great sets of utensils to start your kid’s training. Let’s take a look.
Start weaning
Made from 100% food grade silicone, the Olababy 100% Silicone Soft-tip Training Spoon for Baby led Weaning is a terrific choice. This encourages your baby to feed themselves and is made from flexible materials to scoop food at any angle. The spoon base allows for hygienic, upright placement on any surface, so it won’t matter if they put it down while they are eating. This is ergonomically designed to fit easily into your child’s hands. You’ll get two spoons that are both soft at the tip, so your child won’t hurt themselves while using it. You can wash these in the dishwasher and even put them in the freezer to be used to help combat teething pains. They are toxin-, BPA-, latex-, and phthalate-free.
Key Features:
- Ergonomically designed
- Two spoons per pack
- Soft at the tip
Pick the color and size that you need
When it comes to variety, the Bumkins Silicone Chewtensils have you covered. There are 27 different colors to choose from and you can choose between baby size and toddler size for the utensils, allowing you to use a different one for different stages of weaning. One is a fork and one is a spoon, so they’ll be able to learn the difference. There are sensory bumps that will stimulate the gums. They have a ventilated choke barrier for extra safety. Free of toxic chemicals, the silicone is bacteria resistant. You can either hand wash these or put them in the dishwasher.
Key Features:
- Choose between baby size and toddler size
- 27 different colors
- Sensory bumps that will stimulate gums
A unique design
By using the NumNum Pre-Spoon GOOtensils, your child will begin to learn how to feed themselves. These are doctor recommended and doesn’t need any scooping or balancing. There isn’t a wrong way to hold it, so your child can do what they will while they are eating. The handle is thickly contoured and designed to be held comfortably. This is great for babies and toddlers, as it can be used by children who have learned to eat and those who have learned to put food on a utensil and into their mouths. Each is made without any chemicals to keep your child safe.
Key Features:
- Unique shape with a thickly contoured handle
- Can be used by babies or toddlers
- Made without any chemicals
For a complete set
Teach your toddler how to use forks and spoons with the Munchkin 6 Count Raise Toddler Fork and Spoon. You’ll get three forks and three spoons and the base keeps the heads of the utensils off the table for safer eating. They have an ergonomic design that fits in toddlers’ hands. There is blue, blue and green, or pink and purple for you to choose from. They won’t have a problem picking up food with their flatware. It is all BPA-free and can be washed in the top rack of the dishwasher.
Key Features:
- Three spoons and three forks
- Ergonomic design that fits in toddlers’ hands
- BPA-free
Soft foods to eat
With the ChooMee FlexiDip Baby Spoons, the first stage of weaning is made easier. This set of four comes with four different colors for your child to enjoy. This has a patented dual-flex design with a firm handle that doesn’t use plastic. It has a softer silicone neck and spoon that contours to all bowl shapes and will securely tether for safe teething. It is all BPA-, PVC-, lead-, and phthalate-free. It has non-directional spoon faces that grips purees within food channels. It does not harbor bacteria.
Key Features:
- Patented dual-flex design
- Softer silicone neck
- Non-directional spoon faces that grips purees
