Fork and Spoon Set - Dusk

As a first-time parent, I often make the incorrect assumption that many products for kids are created equal. This is one case where i was pretty wrong. It is easy for us to take for granted something as simple as a spoon. You scoop up food, transport food to your mouth, rinse, repeat. Easy, right? Not for a 1 or a 2 year-old. This simple sequence of moves takes a pretty good understanding of how gravity works, how to get food on the utensil, the coordination required to get said food somewhat near your mouth, and the patience to try again when you fail. My daughter had none of this and eating with anything other than her fingers was a frustrating experience for her and us alike. We had been gifted a number of utensils including the ubiquitous Ikea plastic utensils as well as some pricier and more elegant forks and spoons. Here are some of the problems we encountered, that the OXO set fixed: * The utensil was too long: My 2-year-old has the coordination of a drunk using their opposite hand. The longer the utensil, the more food ended up on the floor instead of her mouth, so she gave up trying. The OXO set is short which helps her get nom noms to their intended destination. * The tines on the fork are useless: Many plastic utensils have this problem. Now, a 1 or a 2 year old will probably scoop rather than jab at their food, but it is nice to have the option. The OXO fork is actually more of a spork so it works well in either case. * The bowl of the spoon is too small: Maybe we were using spoons intended for infants, but there are a lot of spoons out there that don't maximize the shape of their scoop. Too shallow, all the food falls out. Too deep, and its hard to use. Too small and it is not worth the effort required. The OXO spoon seems just right. Maybe they researched and tested this, or maybe they just got lucky, but we don't care either way. * The handles shape is wrong: This one is a bit tough to describe but unless your munchkin positions the fork just right in their hand, it just wont work right. I think the shape of this set helps her get it right the first time with her monkey grip. The build quality and materials seem solid, so you should be able to use these over time as your family grows. Recommended.

Got these for my 3 year old and she loves them. Easy to hold and use. There's a slight curve in the design that's more ergonomic. They've held up well in the dishwasher. Feel like a quality product.

This set is perfect for my toddler! I cannot count the number of the times I went to our local stores disappointed at all the flimsy and overpriced plastic sets! Once I gave in and bought spoons that seemed to be of good quality only to become frustrated at the stains that would not come off after washing and the paint that chipped off. These utensils, however, are washed at least 5 times a day and are still in perfect condition. My toddler grips them very well, unlike the others we have tried. I also like the simple yet cute design. My daughter likes the pink and I like that they aren't covered in elmo or princesses. Im sure I will purchase another set soon!

Great utensil set for my 2 year old. I love that they stay put on the edge of the bowl/plate without falling in. My only complaint is that the spoon is just a tad too wide - I wish it were a bit more tapered at tip.

Love these. My 16 month old grandson is transitioning to utensils. I've tried a few different brands and this is my favorite. They are sturdy, not too sharp (as our regular forks might be), the perfect size as well as being dishwasher safe.

So cute! I like the pink. Well made. I bought to help me take small bites after my bariatric surgery. Dishwasher safe is a plus.

At first I thought the shape was a little weird, but the curvature of the fork and spoon helps stabilize the baby's hand (and food) so that they can more easily send the food in their mouth. After switching to this set we had significantly less mess from spillage and our baby had more fun eating.

It's very well made and is easy to clean. They are very strong and the fork isn't sharp either which is great for little kids

Facile per usare bambini. Il manico è spesso e facile da maneggiare.

Llegaron excelente & a mi bebé le encantan, tiene 2 años & come solito, tiene buen agarre & medida perfecta para su mano.

Buena calidad. Muy cómodos de agarrar por el bebe al ser el mango ancho y cilíndrico. No se resbalan aunque estén con grasa. El tenedor pincha los alimentos pero las puntas son redondeadas y no hace daño en la boca. La cuchara no es profunda, me gusta porque así la cantidad que mi hija coge no es muy grande y no se derrama mucho. Usa las dos piezas desde los 6 meses y cada día con más destreza. Para mi perfectos para que practiquen.

Couverts très facile à prendre en main pour bébé. Manche en plastique blanc et la partie rose en caoutchouc. Passe très bien au lave vaisselle

We really liked these and ended up buying a second set. My daughter uses them easily. The fork isn’t as pointy to stab at the food but that’s okay because it’s safe to use for my girl.