Children's Flatware
Our children’s flatware boasts the same top-quality construction as our adult flatware lines but is specially constructed for comfort in little hands. Children can safely cut, scoop, and spear their food with the kids’ flatware made just for them.
Kids Cutlery
Learning to Eat Made Easy: Buy Children's Stainless Steel Flatware
Eating, just like running and talking, must first be learned in childhood. At around two years old kids can hold a spoon on their own and put it to their mouth. Knives and forks come later. Here we have summarized which children's flatware is right and what you should consider when choosing kids’ forks, spoons and knives.
The Most Important Features of Children's Flatware at a Glance
Eating implements for kids should be made to assist with their motor skills and allow them to easily learn how to eat. Hand-eye coordination is not yet mature enough for the spoon to be brought safely to the mouth. So the following features are all the more important as they cater for quick, successful results.
Ergonomic design
Children's flatware must be ergonomic for small hands and fingers so they can be held more safely. For this, eating tools for kids generally have a wide handle that doesn’t slip easily from the hand.
Pretty motifs
If play has to be interrupted because the next meal has arrived, kids can quickly become frustrated. Pretty motifs of princesses, knights, or cute animals lift the mood right away. Eating should be fun.
No risk of injury
Kids' cutlery is often waved in the air the first time they try to eat. So it’s important that kids' knives are blunt and that forks don’t have sharp prongs.
Lightweight
Kids still don’t have much strength in their fingers. A children's flatware set should be light so that the child can eat effortlessly with it.
Children's flatware often accompanies toddlers throughout the first years of life. So it’s all the more important not to compromise on quality and decide on a high-quality, ergonomic cutlery set.
What's Included in a Children's Flatware Set?
A typical children's flatware set consists of four essential pieces:
- Children's fork
- Children's knife
- Large tablespoon
- Small tablespoon
Initially, only the large spoon is necessary. As your child progresses, the fork and eventually the knife can be introduced.
Choosing the Right Material for Children's Flatware
Stainless steel has become the preferred material for kids' cutlery, replacing plastic. Plastic cutlery tends to scratch easily, harboring food residue and making cleaning difficult.
In contrast, stainless steel offers a smooth surface that feels pleasant in the mouth and even provides a soothing effect during teething. Kids' spoons, forks, and knives made from stainless steel have no sharp edges, ensuring safe eating.
Benefits of 18/10 Stainless Steel
18/10 stainless steel is a hygienic and low-maintenance option that can be easily cleaned in the dishwasher. It also boasts a high-quality appearance that complements adult stainless steel flatware.
Gift Ideas for Special Occasions
Children's flatware makes a thoughtful gift for baptisms, birthdays, or other special occasions. Consider engraved or printed motifs from the ZWILLING online shop for a high-quality, four-piece set that meets all the essential requirements.
Find the Perfect Children's Flatware
Looking for high-quality children's flatware for your child or as a gift? Explore the ZWILLING online shop for the ideal cutlery set.
