Sometimes she might still prefer to eat with her fingers … or just make a mess. Keep in mind that your 1- to 2-year old probably won’t be interested in using her utensils every time. So the more often you offer a utensil - and provide demonstrations and assistance as needed - the quicker she’s likely to get the hang of it. Of course, her odds of completing each step successfully improve the more practice and guidance she gets. It’s usually not until between 18 and 24 months when your toddler will (slowly) master the ability to grasp a spoon or a fork independently, use the utensil to scoop up food and deliver the utensil to her mouth.
FORK AND SPOON PRO
No matter when you start, don’t expect your mini muncher to go from finger foodie to pro utensil user overnight. (Though if she’s eager to practice scooping herself - and you’ve got some patience - let her at it!) With a silicone spoon, you preload the spoon for your baby and give it to her so she can try putting it in her mouth herself. If you’re doing a baby-led weaning approach to introducing solids, you could start to offer a silicone spoon (sometimes called pre-spoons) for thick, scoopable foods like yogurt or oatmeal even sooner - between 6 and 9 months. She’ll have more success with a fork as her fine motor skills get a little sharper, starting around 15 months.īut you don’t necessarily have to wait until close to your cutie’s first birthday. A spoon should be first on your tot’s tray, since it’s easier to use.
Most experts recommend introducing utensils between 10 and 12 months, as your almost-toddler starts to show signs that she’s interested.
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