Children's Tableware

Children's small mouths and hands don't always work well with adult utensils. The size of an adult plate with food can often overwhelm small children and make them less likely to eat. We also tend to put more food on a child's plate if it is large.

• Buy child-sized utensils for children under age four.
• Plastic spoons and forks are often better size for small hands.
• Use smaller plates, such as salad plates, for young children. They can also help adults control their own portion size.
• Toddlers can learn to use small knives that are not sharp. Plastic knives are a good choice for helping them learn to spread things on bread.
• Smaller glasses with weighted bottoms are best for toddlers.