Toddler utensils?

[Emmas Mom]

I know this has been discussed before but I THOUGHT someone had found some simple, stainless toddler utensils somewhere?? I'm looking for some that do not have some sort of character on them but more "adult" looking. DD wants to be a big girl but still has a bit of a difficult time using regular utensils. Any ideas?

[darby24]

My nephews use the dessert forks :-)

What about these?
http://store.babycenter.com/product/feeding_nursing/solid_feeding/utensils_accessories/7921?intcmp=&stage=

http://store.babycenter.com/MEDIA/ProductCatalog/56817_209123_md.jpg

ETA; looking again I see it says Item discontinued. Oh well.

[elliput]

I found a set just like the character ones, but with solid color handles on an end-cap at Target a couple of months ago.

[holliam]

Oneida makes stainless toddler utensils. I have seen them at both Sensational Beginnings and One Step Ahead.

We have those and we also have bought stainless appetizer spoon and fork that work great too from Cost Plus.

Holli

[MamaKath]

Ikea has great toddler utensils if you have one nearby. Otherwise, most silverware manufacturers make some kind of toddler sets to match you flatware.

HTH~

[miki]

Here's a set from a Montessori oriented website:
http://store.forsmallhands.com/cgi-bin/cgiitmls?m=ThisP&p=11003.010000&l=2

[Emmas Mom]

Great ideas ladies....thank you all. :)

[dhano923]

We have these from Pottery Barn Kids:

http://ww1.potterybarnkids.com//cat/pip.cfm?src=schp1%7Ct4%7Cv0%7Cwspoon%2Fhme&pkey=xsrd0n1%7C16%7C1%7C%7C%7C%7C%7C%7Cspoon&gids=s4130&cmsrc=kwd

[kep]

I just saw these the other day and thought they looked so nice.

My Very Own Flatware
"Our adult-quality tableware is scaled down for little hands, so it's easier to use — yet inspires grown-up manners. Durable, high-gloss stainless steel. Includes non-serrated knife, fork, and spoon. Dishwasher safe. Choose Traditional or Contemporary."

http://www.windsorpeak.com/dc/user_files/34039.jpg


http://www.onestepahead.com/product/86251/400758/118.html

Kelli
Proud Mommy to Lukey (4.2003)
And a new baby due Christmas Eve, 2006

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[nupe]

They had 2 styles of chidren's flatware in their flyer--sale started 2 days ago. I think they were brand name, $14.99 set?

ETA:Lunt and Towle brands

Nupe

[dbianca23]

i was so tired of having a bunch of different utensils, plates, etc. i went to pbk and bought 4 sets of the utensils previously posted. they're great, nice looking and the perfect size for my 2 yr. old.

[eb1]

Just in case anyone is still on the hunt, Publix is selling 18/10 stainless steel flatware by Heritage Mint in three patterns. A child-size set (fork, non-serrated knife, spoon) is available for $3.99/set in all three patterns. I thought that was a steal, considering the online prices elsewhere.

The forks and spoons measure about 6", and the knife is a tad longer. (The spoon is approximately the size of my smallest regular teaspoons, but the scaled down knife and fork are perfect for my toddler.) They feel nice and solid, and I am so pleased with them.

They're also available online from the manufacter for a couple bucks more per set (there are six patterns to choose from online).

These are the three at Publix:

http://www.heritagemint.com/jump.jsp?itemID=243&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C5%2C35&iProductID=243
(I would not recommend this one, as the square edges seemed uncomfortable in hand.)

http://www.heritagemint.com/jump.jsp?itemID=241&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C5%2C34&iProductID=241

http://www.heritagemint.com/jump.jsp?itemID=239&itemType=PRODUCT&path=1%2C2%2C5%2C113&iProductID=239

HTH someone.

[Emmas Mom]

Well, after MUCH searching online & in stores I finally got some that I'm very pleased with...and so is my Emma. I have to thank MamaKath because I did end up buying some at Ikea. I didn't get their toddler utensils (the ones that were in their kids section). I got some in the regular cookware/kitchen section. They were called DRAGON & this is a link to show you the style:

http://www.ikea.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10103&storeId=12&langId=-1&productId=53189

They are NOT this big. They had little teaspoons that were about 5" long maybe?? Perfect for little hands. They came in a set of six & I also got a set of six small forks. Same style...maybe about 6 1/2" long. The forks are little bigger than the "traditional" toddler utensils but they are light weight & Emma doesn't have any problem using them. She's actually quite excited about having her own big girl fork & spoon. They cost me less than $12 total for both sets, so you really cannot beat that price. I liked this too because I was just not really wanting a set with a knife. She doesn't use one and I really don't want her using one at this age anyway. Maybe in the next year or so I'll go back & get the matching knife set. Just thought this was a good deal & wanted to share! :)

Edited for typos.

[holliam]

So, I've been working with my not-yet 2 year old on proper knife usage with her knives (duller than a regular butter knife IMO). She is only allowed to use it when I am helping, has it taken away if she tries to plays with it or holds the wrong end. Otherwise, she is doing really well with it. I am just trying to teach her safe skills so she doesn't just grab a sharp knife one day.

Am I odd again?

Holli

[eb1]

I don't think you're odd. I used to give my DS only a fork and a spoon because that's all he needed, but then he started specifically asking for a knife when he was probably 26 months old...so I gave him a butter knife until I found the sets at Publix (posted above).

I'm really happy to have the toddler/child "safe" (non-sharp, non-serrated) knives for him to learn with. I think they are probably safer than a fork, honestly. He holds and positions them properly for cutting, though his attempts at actually cutting are still a work in progress.

We do the same as you, taking away the knife when he plays/misuses it. He easily gets that concept. We also teach him that he cannot touch the knives used for food preparation at all (not that he has access to them).

[Emmas Mom]

I personally don't think you're odd (not that my opinion matters). ;) I do the same thing. I just don't want Emma handling one on her own & since I help her I just use the ones we do.

[punrocker]

I have an Oneida toddler flatware set ("Paul Revere" pattern; $7 at an Oneida outlet!) similar to the OSA ones that kep/Kelli posted, which came with a dullish knife. I haven't been consistent about it, but I do try to occasionally let DS use the knife under supervision, for the very same reasons as you, Holli. Not odd at all!