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Baby and Toddler Cutlery
Encourage your child's curiousity and let them experience eating independently with Baby Bunting's range of food-safe baby and toddler cutlery!
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As your little one grows, their curiosity expands further and this extends to food and feeding. Encourage their senses to eat independently with our wide range of baby and toddler cutlery that come in various materials, colours, and even sizes! These are the perfect tools to encourage independent eating and to help your little one feel part of the family at meal times.
What is baby or toddler cutlery?
Baby and toddler cutlery refer to specialised utensils for your young one, such as the Tommee Tippee Big Kids Steel Cutlery Set. These may come in individual pieces and sets, with sets being more frequent. Much like usual cutlery sets, baby and toddler cutlery have spoons, forks, and even knives so that your young ones can practice using them. A major difference between normal utensils and baby cutlery is the size and material. Designed for young ones, these work best with toddler food and baby solids. Additionally, toddler cutlery often have shorter handles and less sharp ends, ensuring safety for your tiny tots.
Are baby and toddler cutlery sets worth it?
Baby and toddler cutlery sets help your little ones learn how to self-feed using safe utensils designed for their age. This means you don’t have to worry about accidental cuts and pokes from the sharp end of a fork or knife. Additionally, since these utensils are smaller, your little ones can further develop their motor skills and coordination, making baby and toddler feeding sets from leading brands like Plum a worthwhile investment.
Safety Standards for Baby and Toddler Cutlery
Many toddler utensils on the market follow BS EN 14372:2004, a highly rigorous British standard for child care and products, including baby and toddler cutlery.
As a general rule, food-grade stainless steel and silicone are acceptable materials for cutlery. Another thing to look for is a label that indicates that your baby feeding set is BPA-free. When in doubt, make sure to check the product information and raise any concerns you may have.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should your babies start using cutlery?
Most experts say that babies may start handling utensils at around 10-12 months of age. During this time, start letting them handle baby spoons first then gradually progress to forks after a few months. Knives should be handled much later when their motor and coordination skills are fairly developed.
When should I buy a cutlery set for my toddlers?
A complete toddler cutlery set, which includes a spoon, fork, and knife, is good for your little ones who are around two to three years old. At this point, their motor skills are much better and will allow for better handling of the baby cutlery. A good practice is to keep their highchairs close by the dining table so it’s easier to integrate them in the family dinner as they learn to eat more independently.