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What is a "pre-spoon" and what is its purpose?

Posted by Elin Oresten on

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Frequently asked questions about our pre-spoon
I get a lot of questions about our pre-spoon so I thought I would collect some answers in one post.
  • What is a "pre-spoon" and what is its purpose?
A pre-spoon is a precursor to a regular spoon that is easier for babies to master. A beginner spoon, to put it simply. It can help develop hand-mouth coordination and make the transition to a regular spoon easier.
  • Why is there a hole in the vagina?
It may seem strange to have holes in a spoon, but the holes actually have a purpose. The food gets stuck in the holes, which means that the child doesn't have to master the actual "scooping" with the spoon. The child just needs to put the spoon on the food and the food will stick to the spoon. It's also fine for an adult to load the spoon with food and give it to the child, the holes then make it easier for the food to stay on the spoon while the child receives it and brings it to their mouth.
  • From what ages is the spoon suitable?
This spoon can be used from 4 months, as part of introducing taste sensations. Then just dip the spoon in a little puree and give it to the child. However, many people start using it from 6 months to start practicing spoon eating and to facilitate independent eating of more mashed/runny consistencies. Then the spoon can usually be used up to about 12 months, depending on the child's habit of eating with a spoon independently.
  • What type of food is the spoon suitable for?
The beginner spoon is best suited for mashed food, puree and more runny food. This can make it easier for the food to stick to the spoon. When it comes to pieces of food, it is better to use a regular spoon/fork or let the child eat with their hands.

I hope this can provide some answers if you have had any questions about this spoon.

I personally think that the spoon is great as part of early independent eating. It can also be a good start if you want to practice independent eating when you are not yet ready to eat pieces of food, as it can be used for pureed and mashed food. Our pre-spoon has also received high ratings from Testproffs.se. Read what they thought here.

//Elin Oresten
Licensed Nutritionist

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Children love to imitate, by eating the same food it facilitates learning and makes mealtime a positive experience of togetherness. As a parent you don't have to feed but can sit next to and enjoy the food.

Picking food gives children the opportunity to explore a variety of textures and consistencies at their own pace. This can lead to a healthier relationship with food and a greater enjoyment of eating. By offering different textures and flavors, the child gets a broader taste palette, and there is a greater chance that the appetite will continue even during the naturally picky period that usually comes around two years. Research shows that children who are introduced to a more varied diet from the start eat more variety and more vegetables later in life.

  • Promotes exploration and independence at mealtime.
  • Develops early chewing skills.
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Common questions about picking food

Finger food is a way of offering food where the baby/child eats themselves either with their hands or with a spoon.

Finger foods give children the opportunity to explore a variety of textures and consistencies at their own pace, from an early age. This can lead to a healthier relationship with food and greater enjoyment of eating.

Make sure your baby shows signs of being ready for solid foods. She should be able to sit up in a chair on her own, be able to bring objects to her mouth on her own, and show an interest in food. Maybe your baby is reaching for your food or looking at your plate with fascination, then there is probably interest!

Consider offering foods that are fairly soft but easy to grasp. For example, sweet potato sticks, slices of liver pâté, cooked broccoli or omelette/pancake strips. Sandwiches with butter and/or liver pâté are also perfect for practicing motor skills. Slippery foods that are difficult to grasp can be rolled in seeds or sandwich crumbs. For example, avocado or banana. But in general, it is good to offer the baby what the rest of the family eats as often as possible.

Small babies don't have a pincer grip so it's big pieces that matter at first. The pieces should be longer than the palm of their hand because small babies (6 months) often can't open their palm on request. It may feel scary but it's actually safer with bigger pieces than smaller pieces when it's a small baby! If they take too big bites they spit it out again.

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Many people worry about how their children will be able to chew finger foods without teeth. The good news is that it goes very well. Young children process food with their tongue, palate and toothless jaws.

Children only get molars when they are a little older (over 1 year old) and waiting to introduce solid foods until then can have negative consequences for the child's eating development.

Children don't learn to chew by eating puree, they learn to chew by practicing chewing different textures in their mouths.

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