Diaper Swappers

MDever · 07-13-2012, 03:20 PM

Our 18mo DD is really enjoying self feeding with utensils. I have the Gerber ones with the rubbery handle and stainless tines/bowl. The handle is great but the part for her to eat from is HUGE. SHe can barely fit the spoon in her mouth. Do any of you have any suggestions? She insists on having a fork or spoon so hopefully we can find something.

harmoni247 · 07-13-2012, 03:57 PM

We have always used regular cutlery. Just use teaspoons?

SageR · 07-13-2012, 04:33 PM

We just use the teaspoon/salad fork from our regualr cutlery set for our kids but I know Oneida makes very small pieces. I think you might be able to find something from www.michaelolaf.com or maybe www.forsmallhands.com. These are websites that sell Montessori style materials and have lots of real items in small child sizes.

Crew&West · 07-13-2012, 04:55 PM

We used the graduates ones.

http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix;...s-3ct/19758300

MDever · 07-13-2012, 05:09 PM

Yeah, idk if she just has a tiny mouth or what

You know when they start learning how to feed themselves it is like a moving target? Well she is great at getting it to her mouth but then it is just so darn big.

**thealmightyme** · 07-13-2012, 05:13 PM

I use the,plastic ones that can be washed or thrown away when they are learning, then when they are good with it, I have a set from ikea that has actual teaspoons and forks the same size. They they are the perfect size for my now 4 year old, and he has been using them since about two.

isabelsmummy · 07-13-2012, 05:43 PM

I have a wonderful set from ikea but I think it's discontinued.

It's similar to the 3 piece sets here:
http://www.oneida.com/fine-flatware/...-flatware.html

Most of the time I just give them a dessert fork but our knives really are too big to hold.

33andunder · 07-13-2012, 05:50 PM

We bought a set of tea set cutlery from ikea, in the kids section. They are stainless steel and are todler sized.

MDever · 07-13-2012, 06:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 33andunder

We bought a set of tea set cutlery from ikea, in the kids section. They are stainless steel and are todler sized.

That is brilliant!! I know just the ones you mean.

danner · 07-13-2012, 07:20 PM

I highly recommend the Oneida 6pc progress. We have Paul Revere.

07-13-2012, 03:20 PM	#1
MDever Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,500 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Toddler Cutlery Our 18mo DD is really enjoying self feeding with utensils. I have the Gerber ones with the rubbery handle and stainless tines/bowl. The handle is great but the part for her to eat from is HUGE. SHe can barely fit the spoon in her mouth. Do any of you have any suggestions? She insists on having a fork or spoon so hopefully we can find something. __________________ Melony-Wife to my AMAZING DH Roger and SAHM to our tribe. DD1 Emmaleigh 1/02,DS1 Avery 8/03,DD2 Ainsley 9/05, Bonus T 8/06 & DD3 Poppy 12/10, DS2 Fionnlagh 2/13 we are a crunchy, CDing, EBF, bed sharing, babywearing, intact, very cautious/delay vaxing, ERF, homeschooling FAMILY.

07-13-2012, 03:57 PM	#2
harmoni247 Registered Users Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 7,181 Ratings: 107 Feedback: 100%	Re: Toddler Cutlery We have always used regular cutlery. Just use teaspoons? __________________ Mama to three happy boys who love this smilie I'm slightly addicted to Zulily! I finally found a deal site with cute boy stuff everyday!

07-13-2012, 04:33 PM	#3
SageR Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 360 My Mood:	Re: Toddler Cutlery We just use the teaspoon/salad fork from our regualr cutlery set for our kids but I know Oneida makes very small pieces. I think you might be able to find something from www.michaelolaf.com or maybe www.forsmallhands.com. These are websites that sell Montessori style materials and have lots of real items in small child sizes. __________________ Sage - homemaker mama to 4 boys - A age 11, L age 7, J age 4 and A 9 months

07-13-2012, 04:55 PM	#4
Crew&West Registered Users Formerly: Crewsmom Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Nebraska Posts: 4,352 Ratings: 67 Feedback: 100%	We used the graduates ones. http://mobile.walmart.com/m/phoenix;...s-3ct/19758300 __________________ Laurie. Mother of 2 crazy boys! Wife of 1 crazy husband! Pink Papaya Consultant! Natural home spa and beauty products you'll love!

07-13-2012, 05:09 PM	#5
MDever Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 5,500 Ratings: 34 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Re: Toddler Cutlery Yeah, idk if she just has a tiny mouth or what You know when they start learning how to feed themselves it is like a moving target? Well she is great at getting it to her mouth but then it is just so darn big. __________________ Melony-Wife to my AMAZING DH Roger and SAHM to our tribe. DD1 Emmaleigh 1/02,DS1 Avery 8/03,DD2 Ainsley 9/05, Bonus T 8/06 & DD3 Poppy 12/10, DS2 Fionnlagh 2/13 we are a crunchy, CDing, EBF, bed sharing, babywearing, intact, very cautious/delay vaxing, ERF, homeschooling FAMILY.