Best toddler cutlery to help little ones build independence

The issue with toddlers is that they often want to run before they can walk - both literally and figuratively.

They want to be independent but don’t have the skills yet which can be an entertaining and frustrating time. This extends to mealtimes which can be a very messy affair, right from the beginning of the weaning phase.

When you first give your baby solid food, you’ll probably give them a mixture of things they can eat with their hands and others that they can practice scooping with a spoon to feed themselves. It’s normal for most of the food to miss their mouths and wind up on the floor, but hey, that’s all part of the fun.

For parents who struggle with mess and letting go of control, this stage in parenting can be stressful.

There’s a huge range of products on the market to help you or to help them with self-feeding. In the early stages of weaning a soft spoon is recommended while your baby’s hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills are still