My first choice for disposable spoons and forks for kids are the run of the mill
plastic flatware that you can get by the box. Sometimes that's not a problem but there are times when you need something special for younger kids or to get yucky foods to go down a little easier. I only have myself to blame for Jackson wanting to eat Macaroni & Cheese with these, normally that's not a big deal but when I don't have one of these with me or I can't find them in the drawer it can cause some moments of panic.
What makes these a good pick for toddlers and younger kids? I like the way the handle feels, it doesn't have a lot of bumps or grooves to it but there are some small waves to it so gripping it is a breeze. Why is that a big deal? Have you ever seen a two, three or four year old feed themselves things like ice cream, mashed potatoes or
soup? If you have you know that even the best of the best will still end up with food on their hands. The waves on the spoons and forks let them keep a strong grip on them and that means less frustration and putting you both one step closer to having a self-feeding child.
The big dilemma is if you want to toss them out or keep them and reuse them. They are strong enough that you can definitely use them over and over but if you happen to lose them, its not that big of a deal. I got the sixteen pack at a Big Lots store for two dollars a box, that's about half of what the normal selling price is so I did get a good deal on them. If you can get them for this price stock up on them because they come in handy for babysitting, making baby shower baskets and having in the vehicle when you are out and about.
How safe are they for kids to use? Well, Jackson hasn't had any problems with the forks or spoons. He had a bad habit of biting spoons because his moronic mother refused to give up the Gerber baby spoons when he was about two years old. He liked biting on the rubber parts of the spoon and she insisted that it was because he was teething. Pish posh, he had his teeth, she was just too lazy to move him on to some big box spoons. The tines of the forks are not sharp but if you do come across one or two that are you can use a piece of sandpaper or a new emery board to file down the rough spot.
When you read the package it says that these are dishwasher safe on the top rack. Try that without some type of silverware keeper and you are in for a real mess as they will get knocked all over the inside of the machine. I toss these in the locked compartment of the silverware holder and have never had a problem with them getting clean. I don't run the heat cycle when I use the dishwasher so I never have worries about them melting. If you are going to put them in the dishwasher put them inside something on the top rack or use them in the silverware compartment and turn off the heating cycle.
These aren't a necessity but they are cute and colorful. You can let kids pick their favorite color from the box and if you have more than one child you can have one color for each of them. The boxes contain assorted colors and there is no guarantee that you are going to get an even assortment of purple, green, blue, red or yellow colors. They are nicer than plain white ones that might be too big for younger kids but they are a step down from the character ones that cost more. They are marketed as a disposable item but there is no reason why they can't be used over and over if you wash them when you are done with them.
As always, thanks for the visit…
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