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Spoon and fork set for babies
- Made:
- 1996 in United Kingdom
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Spoons and fork set for babies, made of polypropylene, by Jackel International Ltd., c. 1996
Experts recommend first introducing babies to a spoon, as it is easier to use and then adding in a fork and finally a knife. Each have short handles as they are easier to control. Generally, children will start using a spoon between 15 to 18 months old, but every child is different, with some taking longer or a shorter amount of time. According to NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, children become confident in using a knife and fork by age seven.
Details
- Category:
- Nursing & Hospital Furnishings
- Object Number:
- 2022-507
- Materials:
- polypropylene
- type:
- cutlery