This style of cutlery has the head positioned at an angle to the handle so that less movement is required to bring the fork or spoon up to the mouth. Of course, the handle could also be of conventional design and a broader part could be attached where the handle meets the blade 18 and the broader part can then be drilled or otherwise formed with portion 15 and opening 16.

One trick I use is my Three Spoon Circus, whereby you introduce a third loaded spoon {or fork} when practicing with utensils.Let their hands go and then help them find their way there again, hopefully giving less and less help each time.

Blow bubbles for your baby and demonstrate popping them by batting at them, clapping on them and poking with your index finger.The innovative ergonomic shape allows babies to develop their grasp, improve their hand-eye coordination to get the Dippit™ (and the food! In this form of the invention, it is found that, in respect of spoons, the means is such to enable the child's thumb to be positioned in a particular manner which makes it easier to hold a spoon correctly. When the baby closes down on the teat, the air from inside the teat is pushed out through the ventilation system thereby flattening the teat and adapting to the baby´s individual oral cavity. Remember, every kiddo is different, and mastering utensils takes lots of practice, patience and yes, even some mess. These support the user's forearm in a trough-shaped device that tilts to bring the hand down and upwards.