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Cutlery for toddler

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WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 25/02/2018 14:15

Dd is 17m. We have been using ikea children’s cutlery and some weaning spoons to try to get her to feed herself but she seems to find them cumbersome.

I just wondered if anyone knew of a set that might make it easier for her.

Thanks

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Eeeeek2 · 25/02/2018 14:49

www.johnlewis.com/martin-gulliver-jungle-friends-melamine-dinner-set/p230824900

We have this in a different design and the cutlery is good, also the tomme tippee spoons 7 month ones from supermarket are a good shape to hold

Dottydoodoo · 25/02/2018 14:51

23mo DS has a set from tesco which he manages with ok, he does a funny thing with his spoon where he turns it upside down so if he has cereal it all falls off 😂 but he seems to do that with all spoons. He does quite well with munchkin plastic weaning spoons too. The best fork we have found is an adults fork! It's the only thing he can stab the food with properly, baby forks are too blunt and they make him cross!

Scotinoz · 25/02/2018 16:38

We've got some nice stuff from Tyrell Katz; stainless steel with melamine handles. The fork isn't sharp but good for stabbing, but the knife isn't good for cutting (so good for little ones).

The best stuff we have is a kids 4 piece set from Lakeland. It's basically mini adults cutlery, so a sharp fork and serrated knife.

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WinkyisbackontheButterBeer · 25/02/2018 21:05

Thank you so much for your replies. I will have a look at those.
I’ve been looking at some with curved handles and other weird shapes but I don’t want to spend money on something that is going to be no better.

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FartnissEverbeans · 26/02/2018 19:13

DS uses normal cutlery quite often. Metal teaspoons are good for scooping (better than those flat plastic ones). We have the Ikea stuff, which I like, but when he needs to lift something tricky with his fork I just give him an adult metal one and keep an eye on him. They're sharper so they're easier to use, even though they're heavier. I just make sure I'm sitting with him when he uses it.

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