Diaper Swappers

fulla03 · 03-12-2009, 06:19 AM

My 14m old DD has shown a LOT of interest in feeding herself with a spoon/fork. She's actually doing it right now with applesauce. But the spoon seems a little big for her little hands (length wise). So is there any "better" spoons/forks out there that are better for this kind of thing?? Mind you half of it is on her bib right now, but she's trying and insists to do it and loves it. So by all means!

Anywho - any mama's with some ideas are appreciated - otherwise she'll stick with this one!

jac1976 · 03-12-2009, 06:23 AM

I always thought they were funny looking, but my son found it easiest to use those spoons where the handle curved back over on itself.

jujusmommy · 03-12-2009, 06:42 AM

DD has some big grip ones...not sure what they are. They used to be DSS's and I use them for her. She does great! She also uses her sets my mom got her. They are like real silverware and she got them at Kohl's, JCPenney, or some store like that. I will take pics if I can find my camera attachments!

dogmom327 · 03-12-2009, 11:27 AM

I found this cool little camping set at REI. Only the spoon is usable (the fork and knife are really sharp) but it's pure stainless steel and I think the whole set was $3.50. I love that spoon too because it's flat. Much easier to get food off of.

tallanvor · 03-12-2009, 11:39 AM

Our children have all used the chunky handled ones that I think are made by Gerber. And they have all graduated to regular silverware (dessert forks and small spoons) by the age of about 18 months or so.

ShyDaisi · 03-12-2009, 05:39 PM

I always gave Micah a regular spoon and started out around 10 months or so. It didn't take long before being very proficient at it!

HMDocsLady · 03-12-2009, 06:23 PM

We use the take and toss ones with the little bowl. They are narrow and light enough for DD to use them easily and the bowl is small enough that not too much is wasted. We use two spoons a meal - one for her to play with and one for me to feed her with. She actually gets about 5-6 real spoonfulls in on her own!

BTW - my Mom's saying for this time of learning to eat is -1/3 in, 1/3 on and 1/3 all over. In our case it is more like 1/4 in DD, 1/4 on DD and 1/2 in the two dogs..... DD likes to feed the dogs from her plate - I think thier whiskers tickle.

View Poll Results: When did you DD/DS start to self feed with a spoon/fork?
before 14m	4	23.53%
14-18m	11	64.71%
18m-24m	2	11.76%
24m +	0	0%
Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll

03-12-2009, 06:19 AM	#1
fulla03 Registered Users Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 368 Ratings: 21 Feedback: 100% My Mood:	Best Spoon for self feeding? My 14m old DD has shown a LOT of interest in feeding herself with a spoon/fork. She's actually doing it right now with applesauce. But the spoon seems a little big for her little hands (length wise). So is there any "better" spoons/forks out there that are better for this kind of thing?? Mind you half of it is on her bib right now, but she's trying and insists to do it and loves it. So by all means! Anywho - any mama's with some ideas are appreciated - otherwise she'll stick with this one! __________________ Lindsay - Mom to Kayla (1/4/08). ISO: Size Medium FuzziBunz in Girly Colors, Size Medium/Large G Diaper Covers.

03-12-2009, 06:23 AM	#2
jac1976 Registered Users Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 3,613 Ratings: 134 Feedback: 100%	Re: Best Spoon for self feeding? I always thought they were funny looking, but my son found it easiest to use those spoons where the handle curved back over on itself. __________________ After struggling with PCOS, IF, and multiple miscarriages, my family is complete. DS 2005 and DD 2007

03-12-2009, 06:42 AM	#3
jujusmommy Registered Users Formerly: catherinene Join Date: May 2008 Location: Alaska Posts: 2,292 Ratings: 11 Feedback: 100% My Mood:**	Re: Best Spoon for self feeding? DD has some big grip ones...not sure what they are. They used to be DSS's and I use them for her. She does great! She also uses her sets my mom got her. They are like real silverware and she got them at Kohl's, JCPenney, or some store like that. I will take pics if I can find my camera attachments! __________________ Beth Wife to J , SAHM to DSS J (12/01) , Ju (01/08)and JE (12/09) and due with Baby J May 18, 2010

03-12-2009, 11:27 AM	#4
dogmom327 Registered Users Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,064 Ratings: 21 Feedback: 100%	Re: Best Spoon for self feeding? I found this cool little camping set at REI. Only the spoon is usable (the fork and knife are really sharp) but it's pure stainless steel and I think the whole set was $3.50. I love that spoon too because it's flat. Much easier to get food off of. __________________ Mommy to DS (6/07), DD (6/09), and DD (07/12)