Spoons and self-feeding utensils

First spoons and toddler utensils.

Pastel silicone baby spoons and a fork fanned beside a bowl of mashed sweet potatoUtensils
  • 30models tracked
  • $3 to $21price range

All 30 spoons and self-feeding utensils

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Avanchy Bamboo Baby Spoons Regular Scoop –bamboo handle with silicone scoopbamboo handle with…✕?
Avanchy Stainless Steel Baby Spoons Regular ScoopType 304 (18/8) stainless steel with silicone handlesDishwasher safeStainless steel –Type 304 Type 304 (18/8)…✓✓
Avanchy Stainless Steel Spoon + Fork SetType 304 (18/8) stainless steelDishwasher safeStainless steel –Type 304 Type 304 (18/8)…✓✓
BabyBjörn Baby Spoon and Fork, 4 Packor when the child showsDishwasher safe About 4 monthspolypropylene polypropylene (PP)✓?
Bumkins Silicone Dipping Spoons, 3 PackDishwasher safe 3 months and up––✓?
Bumkins Spoon + ForkDishwasher safe 18 months and up––✓?
Cloud Island Dipping Spoons, 2pkDishwasher safe –siliconesilicone✓?
Cloud Island Silicone Spoon & ForkDishwasher safe 4 Months and Upsiliconesilicone✓?
ezpz Baby-Led Tiny Spoons 6+ monthssiliconesilicone??
ezpz Baby-Led Weaning Food Cutters 6+ months––??
ezpz Happy Utensils 2+ Years––??
ezpz Mini Utensils 12+ Monthssiliconesilicone??
Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Spoons, 2ctDishwasher safe 6 months and up100% food grade silicone100% food grade silicone✓?
KeaBabies Prep Baby Spoonsfood-grade silicone (per the maker)Dishwasher safe 6 to 24 monthsfood-grade silicone food-grade silicone (per…✓?
Lalo Little Spoon (2 pack)food grade silicone (per the maker) –food grade silicone food grade silicone (per…??
Lalo Utensilsfood-grade silicone and stainless steel (per the maker)Dishwasher safeStainless steel 12 months and upfood-grade silicone and stainless steel food-grade silicone and…✓✓
Munchkin Gentle Dip Infant First SpoonsDishwasher safe 4 months and up100% silicone100% silicone✓?
Munchkin Gentle Scoop Silicone Training Spoons, 2pkDishwasher safe 6+ monthssiliconesilicone✓?
Munchkin Polish Stainless Steel Utensil SetStainless steel 18 months and upstainless steelstainless steel?✓
Munchkin Raise Toddler Fork & Spoon SetDishwasher safe 12 months and up––✓?
Munchkin Soft-Tip Infant Spoons, 6pkDishwasher safe 4+ months––✓?
Munchkin White Hot Safety Spoons, 4pkStainless steel 3+ monthsstainless steel handlestainless steel handle?✓
Mushie Dinnerware Cutlery Set100% food grade PP plastic (per the maker)Dishwasher safe 6 months and up100% food grade PP plastic 100% food grade PP…✓?
Mushie First Feeding Baby Spoonsfood-grade silicone (per the maker)Dishwasher safe 6 months and upfood-grade silicone food-grade silicone (per…✓?
Mushie Silicone Feeding Spoons (2-Pack)food-grade silicone (per the maker)Dishwasher safe 6 months and upfood-grade silicone food-grade silicone (per…✓?
Mushie Silicone Toddler Starter Spoonsfood-grade silicone (per the maker)Dishwasher safe 12 months and upfood-grade silicone food-grade silicone (per…✓?
Mushie Training Chopsticks100% food-grade ABS plastic (per the maker)Dishwasher safe 2 years and up100% food-grade ABS plastic 100% food-grade ABS…✓?
Nuby Dip or Scoop Spoons, 2pk, product photoNuby Dip or Scoop Spoons, 2pkDishwasher safe 6+ months––✓?
Nuby Dipeez Self-Feeding Spoons (2 Pack), product photoNuby Dipeez Self-Feeding Spoons (2 Pack)Dishwasher safe 6+ monthssoft siliconesoft silicone✓?
Nuby Silicone Mini Spoons, 2pk, product photoNuby Silicone Mini Spoons, 2pkDishwasher safe 4+ months100% silicone100% silicone✓?

Spoons and self-feeding utensils by the numbers

The 30 we compare, from each maker's published specs. Ranges, not ratings.

  • Price$3.99 to $21.99; the middle half $5.99 to $15.95 (28 of 30 publish it)

Materials and types

Grouped from each maker's material wording.

By main material (the first one the maker names)

  • Silicone: 15
  • Stainless steel: 4
  • Plastic: 3
  • Bamboo: 1
  • Other or not stated: 7

By type

  • Spoon: 17
  • Utensil: 13

Materials and care side by side

Per each maker. A dash means the maker doesn't say.

ProductMaterialDishwasherMicrowaveFreezerAge label
Avanchy Bamboo Baby Spoons Regular Scoopbamboo handle with silicone scoopNo–––
Avanchy Stainless Steel Baby Spoons Regular ScoopType 304 (18/8) stainless steel with silicone handlesYes–––
Avanchy Stainless Steel Spoon + Fork SetType 304 (18/8) stainless steelYes–––
BabyBjörn Baby Spoon and Fork, 4 Packpolypropylene (PP)Yes––About 4 months, or when the child shows
Bumkins Silicone Dipping Spoons, 3 Pack–Yes––3 months and up
Bumkins Spoon + Fork–Yes––18 months and up
Cloud Island Dipping Spoons, 2pksiliconeYes–––
Cloud Island Silicone Spoon & ForksiliconeYes––4 Months and Up
ezpz Baby-Led Tiny Spoonssilicone–––6+ months
ezpz Mini Utensilssilicone–––12+ Months
Itzy Ritzy Sweetie Spoons, 2ct100% food grade siliconeYes––6 months and up
KeaBabies Prep Baby Spoonsfood-grade silicone (per the maker)YesYesYes6 to 24 months
Lalo Little Spoon (2 pack)food grade silicone (per the maker)––––
Lalo Utensilsfood-grade silicone and stainless steel (per the maker)Yes––12 months and up
Munchkin Gentle Dip Infant First Spoons100% siliconeYesNo–4 months and up
Munchkin Gentle Scoop Silicone Training Spoons, 2pksiliconeYesNo–6+ months
Munchkin Polish Stainless Steel Utensil Setstainless steel–––18 months and up
Munchkin Raise Toddler Fork & Spoon Set–YesNo–12 months and up
Munchkin Soft-Tip Infant Spoons, 6pk–YesNo–4+ months
Munchkin White Hot Safety Spoons, 4pkstainless steel handle–––3+ months
Mushie Dinnerware Cutlery Set100% food grade PP plastic (per the maker)Yes––6 months and up
Mushie First Feeding Baby Spoonsfood-grade silicone (per the maker)Yes––6 months and up
Mushie Silicone Feeding Spoons (2-Pack)food-grade silicone (per the maker)Yes––6 months and up
Mushie Silicone Toddler Starter Spoonsfood-grade silicone (per the maker)Yes––12 months and up
Mushie Training Chopsticks100% food-grade ABS plastic (per the maker)Yes––2 years and up
Nuby Dip or Scoop Spoons, 2pk–Yes––6+ months
Nuby Dipeez Self-Feeding Spoons (2 Pack)soft siliconeYes––6+ months
Nuby Silicone Mini Spoons, 2pk100% siliconeYes––4+ months

What to look for in spoons and self-feeding utensils

The range across every baby food or feeding product here, with the typical middle half shaded and the shortlist marked.

Price

What it lists for at the maker or a major store. Sales move this often.

$3.99middle $10.99$21.99

Typical: $5.99 to $15.95. 28 of 30 list it. Lowest price: Soft-Tip Infant Spoons, 6pk.

Ask the meadow

Questions about spoons and self-feeding utensils

Answers come from each maker's published specs. Safety and health questions link to the agency or medical source.

When can my baby start solids?

See the AAP's Starting Solid Foods page. Check the label and the maker's instructions, and ask your pediatrician about your child.

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