Benjamin prides himself on being a big boy but when it comes to mealtime, that can cause problems since he wants to use the same dishware, cutlery and cups as everyone else. And as hard as he tries, our standard plates, forks and glasses are just too big and unwieldy for his little mouth. Fortunately, Playtex Mommyville came to the rescue by sending me a set of the Playtex Mealtime Toddler Utensils to review. I had high hopes that this cute toddler-sized cutlery would satisfy my son’s need for independence and still let him eat with ease.
The Playtex Toddler Utensils are designed so that they are the right size for little hands but still nice and sturdy like adult cutlery. Benjamin loved the fat blue handles of his special fork and spoon and I was happy to see that he seemed to find the cutlery an acceptable choice for a “big boy.”
At our next meal, I served Benjamin his dinner with his new fork and spoon. I liked the safety features of the fork; it had rounded ends so that my independent eater wouldn’t accidentally poke himself and because the ends of the cutlery were still made of stainless steel, he was able to use them confidently just as he had with the large metal cutlery. One of my pet peeves is when children’s cutlery is made of flimsy plastic that makes it hard for a child to scoop up their meal. The Playtex Toddler Utensils didn’t have that problem!
If you think this cutlery would be a great fit for your child, get ready to cheer! Playtex Mommyville is very generously offering two lucky Mommy Kat and Kids readers their own set of Playtex Toddler Utensils! To enter to win, just leave a blog comment with your favourite tip for feeding a toddler.
Overall, the Playtex Toddler Utensils set was the perfect transition cutlery for Benjamin; when using it he found it easy to eat his meals and also felt like a big kid. And the easy-to-grasp handles of the cutlery were so appealing that even Zackary occasionally took the spoon to eat yoghurt or applesauce! If you want durable, perfectly sized cutlery that your toddler will love using, check out this cute fork and spoon set for yourself. It’s the perfect choice for any little darling that just can’t wait to be big!
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let them feed themselves!! once they start to feel independent theyll want to do it all anyways!
Ill I use for my kid is Playtex…but I dont have these..
Lots of colorful food
Patience is key although sometimes it is very hard to do. Letting them do it themselves.
I let them feed themselves, and play with their food.
Cut veggies in diff shapes to attract toddies attention
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I let her feed herself
The website has lots of tips and FAQ
My tip would be: highchair, bib, and plastic dishes.
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Definitely a bib lol and try to give my little one different combinations of new foods & textures
feed them first ,so you can enjoy your food
meal time tip is to use a favorite bowl set and a toy for fun
Make food fun
I always have wipes or wet naps nearby
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Give them the sweet fruit or other favourites after you give them the veggies etc..
They have great online recipes for babies.
My tip would be to make everything bite size and able to be easily picked up
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Make it fun and makes sure lots of smiles are involved!
Has information for all stages!
make plate of colorful many different foods
I always have fresh cut veggies and fruit in the fridge ready to grab and go!
I always make sure there is something on the plate that she will always eat so that when she refuses to eat… At least she ate her fav food item and won’t be starving.
Toddlers will be much happier to try different foods if you let them feed themselves. It’ll be messy, but that’s how they learn.
I learned that Mommyville has some really great resources on their website!
Spread a plastic tablecloth under the highchair to catch the spills from your toddler. After they get done eating just pick up the tablecloth empty in trash and wash off to use again. It keeps your floor clean.
Make interesting pictures with their food (smiles, scenes etc) to keep them interested in what they are eating.
Giving your toddler a choice between two things, allowing them to eat by themselves and not worrying about the mess can make meal time a lot more fun.
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we put a hard piece of plastic on the carpet (like plexi glass) under the kids’ high chairs…it saved my white carpet many times!
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She likes everything separate, so we use sectioned plates.