The 10 Best Forks For Toddlers
This wiki has been updated 17 times since it was first published in May of 2020. When it is time to introduce your little one to solid foods, you should never just grab a fork and start feeding. Toddlers need child-sized options that fits their hands and mouths comfortably, so they can learn to feed themselves. We have selected a variety of choices suitable for children as young as 6 months, so they can begin their transition to regular silverware. When users buy our independently chosen editorial selections, we may earn commissions to help fund the Wiki.
1. Munchkin Set
2. Nuk Utensil Set
3. Nuk First Essentials
Editor's Notes
June 04, 2020:
When your little one starts eating on his own, you want to choose dinnerware that is kid-friendly to help him self-feed. There are thousands of plates and sippy cups to hold his food and drink, so all that is left is finding the best spoons and forks.
Toddler forks are made from either plastic or metal. Regardless of the material used, you want to make sure you choose one that is food-grade and free of BPA and harmful chemicals. Another feature you want to watch for is rounded tines. The tines of a fork are normally sharp, so it can pierce food. However, for toddlers, the tines must be more rounded to protect him from possible injury. As with any cutlery, your little one should never be left unsupervised during meal times.
The NUK First Essentials is one option that is steel and silicone, it is ideal for kids over 18 months old, and it features a backrest, so the tines never touch the tabletop. The Cute Stone Feeding Set is another baby-safe model made with silicone, only this choice has a bendable handle, which is helpful for little ones just beginning to self-feed.
The Glossy End Cutlery Set is an all-steel option with an engraved handle, and a length of almost 6 inches, making it a good choice for older toddlers that are almost ready for normal-sized silverware. The GrabEase Self Feeder is perfect for first-time eaters because it is very small in size, and it has a choking barrier to stop your child from gagging or choking on it.
4. Cute Stone Feeding Set
5. Nuby 2-Piece
6. Munchkin Raise
7. GrabEase Self Feeder
8. Avanchy First Stage
9. Skip Hop Utensil Set
10. Glossy End Cutlery Set
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