Getting your kid to eat can be a Herculean task regardless if they're a baby or a little bit older, hopefully these fun utensil ideas can help entice your little one to eat his or her baby food or semi-solids.
The latest phenomena when it comes to encouraging children to eat what's on their plate or to "open wide" (if they're a baby) is making meal time more fun in the hope of getting kids to engage with what they're eating. Companies are designing utensils that are more fun than the boring cutlery you or I grew up with.
Whether it's fingertip utensils, cute animal baby spoons or robotic utensils, today's fun utensils showcase bright colors and creative designs
21 Examples of Fun Utensils for Kids
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Green Thumb Cutlery
The Constructive Eating Garden Utensil Set is for Shoveling in Food
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Squirt Spoons
Easily Feed Your Baby on the Go
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Marionette Meal Utensils
The Puppets Cutlery Set Encourages You to Play with Your Food
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Anti-Bacterial Utensils
Silver Spoon Kills Germs Without Using Harmful Chemicals
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Space Age Toddler Spoons
The Star Trek Enterprise Feeding System is Made for Tots
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Tongue-Loving Utensils
The Lickety Spoon Brings Playfulness to the Dinner Table
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Coloring Cutlery
Have Oodles of Fun Doodling at Dinner With the Peter Dalton Foodle Set
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Playful Toy-Like Utensils
Get Imaginative When Feeding Your Child with the Donkey Baby Spoon
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Fun Utensils
Airfork One
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Construction Site Utensils
'Constructive Eating' Kit Includes Bulldozer, Forklift and Front Loader
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Connectable LEGO Cutlery
The Snack & Stack Utensil Set Keeps Spoons and Forks Together
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Lego-Like Dishware
Placematix Wants Kids to Eat, Play and Learn
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Child-Appropriate Multi-Tools
The Kids Swiss Army Knife Supports Safety and Adventure
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Precious Animal Baby Spoons
These Quirky Spoons are a Fun Way to Get Kids to Eat Their Food
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Fingertip Puppet Cutlery
Finger Sporks by Archie McPhee Will Redefine How You Eat Food
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Wildly Animaltastic Utensils
The Children's Cutlery and Dinner Set by Hyomi Kim & Seulgi Kim
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Adorably Scenic Meal Settings
The Landscape Dinner Set by Doiy Design is Interactive and Cute
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Slingshot Silverware
The Catapult Spoon May Turn Dining Rooms into Battlefields
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Playful Palatial Plates
The Castle Dinner Set Makes Your Every Meal Fit for a King
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Anchored Infant Crockery
The Stay Put Set Keeps Baby's Bowl and Cutlery Fixed to the Table
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Robotic Infant Utensils
These Baby Chow Bots are Futuristic and Child-Friendly
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EDC Keychain Utility Knives
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Featherweight Titanium Utility Knives
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Child-Friendly Medication Dispensers
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Modern Magnetic Food Containers
The Cliik Food Storage System is Crafted with Tritan Plastic
Kid-Powered Imagination Campaigns
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AI Food Scanners
Yum-Yum Kids Analyzes Food Intake Before and After Meals
Ergonomic Instant Noodle Forks
Nendo x Nissin The Fork Supports Easy Eating of Instant Noodles
Sandwich-Making Multitools
Skippy Created the PBJ X Pro for National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day
Playful Sponge Holders
OTOTO Boasts Cheeky Designs for the Kitchen Setting
Vitamin Shot Stalls
Plenish Set Up a Little Shot Shop Staffed by Knowledgeable Kids
Miniature Cooking Collectibles
The MasterChef Mini Brands Scale Down MasterChef Dishes
Eco-Friendly Bath Essentials
Bebo Seeks to Reimagine the Packaging of Kid's Bath Products
Multifunctional Mini Camper Hatchets
The Gerber Pack Hatchet is Compact Yet Durable
Eight-in-One Kitchen Gadgets
The 'KitchyHub' Chops Ingredients, Holds Knives and More
Interactive Early Education Toys
Tokidos PlayCubes Have a Screen-Free Design
Corkscrew-Integrated Pocket Knives
The Opinel No.10 Corkscrew Knife is Perfect for Picnics
Self-Heated Kitchen Utensils
The 'MeltBuddy' Ice Cream Scoop and Knife make Preparation Easy
Kids' Interactive Sensory Toys
Storypods Debuts Interactive and Multisensory Toys
Nutritious Kids Breakfast Lines
Little Spoon Expands Its Product Line, Answering Consumer Demand
Kid-Focused Musical Toothbrushes
Jack N' Jill Presents the Kids Electric Musical Toothbrush
Interactive Sensory Tables
The Fisher-Price Sensory Bright Light Station Offers Six Play Modes
Cartoon-Themed Meal Kits
Home Chef is Sharing a Series of Bluey-Themed Recipes for Families
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Macaroni-Colored Kitchenware
KD's KRAFT Dinnerware Collection Sports a Cheesy Golden Hue
Squeezable Kid-Friendly Condiments
Noshi Makes Eating Fun for Kids with Organic Condiments
Collaborative Bento-Style Meal Kits
The Monbento x Opinel On-the-Go Meal Kit is All-in-One
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Snack-Themed Textbooks
FUNdamental Textbooks by Heinz Make Learning More Playful
Kitchenware Christmas Crackers
Fortnum's 1707 Crackers are Filled with Miniature Kitchen Utensils
Organic Quick-Dissolve Baby Snacks
Little Spoon Puffs Come in Two Flavor Options
Multifunctional Glass Food Containers
These Containers Are Shatterproof, Stackable and Stylish
Sex Toy-Resembling Wooden Tools
Craig Green Designs the Unique Jumbo Wooden Tools
Multisensory Toy Boxes
The Janod Boxes Stimulate Sight, Touch, Hearing and More
Creativity Time Capsules
Crayola's Campaign for Creativity Reunites Adults with Childhood Art
Multi-Color Kitchen Tongs
Staff Launches a Pair of Whimsical Tongs That Will Elevate the Kitchen
Revived 90s Lunch Kits
Lunchables Lunch Kits are Arriving Back in Canada After a 15 Year Hiatus
Charming Full-Rang Neat Knives
HARNDS Presents the Compact HK2024 Eggplant Knife
Convenient Kid-Focused Snack Options
KIND Healthy Snacks Debuts a Product Line Called KIND Kids
Nutrient-Dense Baby Food Pouches
Kiddylicious Baby Food Pouches Come in Eight Varieties
Home-Compostable Cutlery
This LifeMade Cutlery Offers a Sustainable Alternative to Plastic
Transforming Imaginative Furniture Designs
The Kiddie Couch Encourages a Sense of Play
Stackable Magnetic Dinnerwares
The Full Windsor Magware Magnetic Bowls and Plates are Organized
Aesthetically Functional Chopsticks
Restless Chopsticks Tableware by Marko Stanojevic are Elegant
Sustainability-Oriented Kids Toys
Learning Resources Unveils a New Sustainable Toy Capsule
Sauce-Included Multifunctional Utensils
Thomy Reimagines the Purpose of a Fork with the Saurk
Retro Appliance Baby Monitors
The Conceptual SMEG Baby Monitor by Priyanshu Maiti is Cutesy
Vibrant Freezable Lunch Boxes
Packit® Launches the Playtime Lunch Boxes Line
Elephant Teething Gloves
Moyuum Introduces a Functional Elephant-Shaped Teething Solution
Sustainable Knitted Toddler Sneakers
Nike Launches the Swoosh 1 Trainer with Colorful Details
Cup-Integrated Plates
Pairingware Solves the Struggle of Eating and Drinking with One Hand
Practical Kitchen Cookware Sets
The Prep Set and Cutting Board Set by Caraway Simplifies Meal Prep
International Allergen Introduction Meals
Globowl Introduces Allergenic Foods with Global Cuisine
Private Label Compostable Cutlery
Walmart Great Value Compostable Cutlery is Affordable
Springy Safety-Focused Nutcrackers
The 'NutSmasher' Silicone Nutcracker Works with Any Nut
Kid-Friendly Squeezable Dips
Litehouse Kids Shares Flavors Inspired by Favorite Characters
Snackable Back-to-School Lunches
Little Spoon's Lunchers are Nutritious Meals for Big Kids
Reusable Produce Seals
Food Huggers Keep Sliced Vegetables and Open Containers Fresh for Longer
Bat-Shaped Wine Openers
OTOTO Boasts an Ultra Playful Two-in-One Wine and Beer Opener
EVOO-Infused Kids Meals
Little Spoon x Graza Launched Limited-Edition Meals for Gen Alpha
Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
Make Bake Stands Out with Its Edible Stickers for Baking
Convenient Breakfast Meals
Little Spoon Has Introduced New Breakfast Options for Youth
Sensibly Sharp Elevated Knives
Grovemade Presents a New Task Knife with Improvements
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Caraway’s New Kitchen Gadgets Set Made With 100% Stainless Steel
Family-Friendly Recipe Delivery Services
HelloFresh Family is Arriving for Back-to-School Season
Stainless Steel Kitchen Gadgets
Box Clever Presents the Caraway Kitchen Gadget Set
Monochromatic Cartoon-Inspired Kitchen Sets
The New Disney Kitchen Set has a Stealthy Design
Five-Minute Family Meals
Kevin's Natural Foods Helps Families Conquer "Irritable Parent Syndrome"
Versatile Kitchen Multi-Tools
GripFlip Aims to Streamline the Cooking Process Through Design
Educational Snack Packs
Hannaford Snack Pals Teach Children About Healthy Nutrition Habits
Dexterity-Aiding Toothbrush Add-Ons
Landor & Fitch Designs the Accessories Handles
Colorful Kid's Toy Lines
Battat and Walmart Introduce a Line of Preschool and Pretend Play Toys
Avocado-Shaped Vegetable Cutters
The Avo Multi-function Veggie Cutter is an Ergonomic Kitchen Tool
Kid-Friendly Combo Meals
Kidfresh's Easy Combo Meals for Kids Reduce Mealtime Meltdowns
Global Cuisine Baby Foods
Serenity Kids World Explorer Comes in Five International Flavors
Biodegradable Restaurant Cutlery
'Koovee' Developed Temperature-Resistant and Eco-Friendly Cutlery
Kid-Friendly Hummus Cups
Little Sesame Launched a First-to-Market Hummus for Kids
Reusable Mini Flossers
Mini SimplyFloss is a Reusable, Easily Grippable Floss for Kids
Convenience-Focused Lunch Boxes
The W&P BYO Lunch Bundle is a Convenient and Stylish Solution
Kid-Friendly Vibrant Earplugs
Loop Earplugs is Releasing Its Popular Engage Earplugs for Kids
Sustainable Reusable Baby Bottles
Pura Debuted an Innovative Bottle Design for Babies
FSC-Backed Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Launches Wooden Cutlery for Food Service Applications
Cereal Bar Game Sets
Treat. Eat. Compete. Turns a Family-Favorite Snack into a Game
Bat-Inspired Kitchen Scissors
OTOTO Presents the New Elizabat Scissors for the Kitchen
Elegant Snack Platter Sets
DBO Home's Hors D'oeuvres Set Includes Serving Trays, Knives and More
Dietitian-Designed Infant Meals
Square Baby Offers Nutritious Meals for Infants
Wholesome Accessible Kids Foods
Good & Gather Baby and Toddler Foods are Well-Priced
Paper-Made Compostable Cutlery
EcoEdge Paper Cutlery is Made with FSC-Certified Material
Free-From Toddler Snacks
These Once Upon a Farm Organic Kids Snacks Come in Three Options
Insect Habitat Toys
Smart Lab Toys' Insect Inspector Lab Bug Playground Encourages STEM Learning
Multifunctional Sleek Camping Tools
Subin Kim Designs the Camfy Tools for the Outdoors
Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
The Freckled Frog's 'Happy Architect' Toy is for Curious Youth
Tastebud-Stimulating Spoons
The Kirin Electric Salt Spoon Enhances Low-Sodium Foods
Toddler-Targeted Snack Bars
Yumi Superfood Veggie Organic Bars are Packed with Nutrients
Tube Feeding Meal Pouches
Kate Farms' Pediatric Blended Meals Connect to Feeding Tube Devices
Effortless Charcuterie Plates
TikTok's Viral "Girl Dinner" is a Meal Made of Small Bits and Bites
Baby-Focused Learning Toys
Matchstick Monkey's Playtime Toys Help Babies Develop Fine Motor Skills
Bilingual Baby Toys
Bebé Fuerte Explores Movement as Play
Veggie-First Children's Meals
Lil’ Gourmets Meal Pouches Make Feeding Kids Vegetables Easy
Efficient Can Openers
Kitchen Mama's Orbit One Can Opener is a Valuable Culinary Aid
Kid-Friendly Microvibration Toothbrushes
The Philips One for Kids Supports Healthy Lifetime Habits
Multi-Functional Pasta Spoons
OTOTO's Spoon Combines Functionality with Whimsical Design
Kid-Friendly Oral Gadgets
Sensodyne's 'Kidlid' is Helping Children Measure Their Toothpaste
Child-Friendly Knife Sets
Little Kitchen Academy's Progressive Knife Set Instils Confidence
Complimentary Wheat-Based Utensils
SeaWorld is Marking World Oceans Day with a Free Gift
Sushi-Themed Pet Feeders
The Sushi Feeder Tray is Designed to Feed Pets with a Playful Flair
Limited-Edition Kid Meals
Little Spoon and Banza Partner for a Healthy Mac & Cheese Meal
Family-Focused Meal Kits
Home Chef's Family Menu Features Meal Kits for Families
Eco-Friendly Single-Use Cutlery
Better Earth Debuted Compostable Cutlery and a New Dispenser
Dependable Rustic Camping Utensils
The Opinel Grilling Set Has a Multipurpose Form
Convenient Baby Harness Seats
The Liuliuby Baby Travel Essential Harness Seat is Portable
Anatomically Inspired Baby Bottles
Emulait Makes Bottle Feeding Feel as Natural as Breastfeeding
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Kid-Friendly Dissolvable Bites
Crispy Melts are Clinically Proven Dissolvable Finger Foods
Personalized Child Education Apps
Sandbox Group Launches the PlayKids+ Application for Ages 2-12
Platform-Enabled Baby Registries
Etsy Launches a New Baby Registry Feature for Parents
Playful Puppet Baby Toys
Kids Preferred Taps Sesame Street for a Snuggly Baby Accessory Capsule
Customizable Pen Kits
Clementoni's Pen Creator Studio Helps Kids Create Their Own Pens
Life-Sized Toy Construction Sets
The Funphix' 'Standard' is an Educational Outdoor Playset
Child-Friendly Good Habit Apps
Little Streaks Builds Healthy Habits in Kids
Precise Ergonomic Knife Capsules
CutLuxe Introduces Three New Knives for the Holiday Season
Whimsical Kids Furniture Collections
Oeuf Presents the New Moss Collection of Modern Looks
Savory Toddler Snack Options
Organic Tomato Sticks Offer a Nutritious and Tasty Snack for Toddlers
Versatile Ergonomic Knives
The Cutluxe Knife Collection Features German Steel Blades
Kid-Friendly Cafe Menus
The Pret A Manger Kids Menu is for Children Aged Four to 10
Educational Back-To-Cafeteria Campaigns
ASHA Offers Guidance to Families During Back-To-School
Refined Meat Slicing Scissors
The Precision Chef Kitchen Scissors Have a Serrated Blade
Fast Casual Kids Meals
Freddy’s Just Added Three New Freddy’s Kids Meals
Eco-Friendly Kids Lunchware
Duck Duck Books and Duck Duck Eco Goods Unveil a Lunchware Collection
Sustainable Wooden Cutlery
Eco-Products Unveils Its New Compostable Wooden Cutlery
Grocer-Backed Community Lunch Clubs
Mini Metro Lunch Clubs are Taking Place in Parks This Summer
Imaginative Pared-Back Art Supplies
Woset Designs a Range of Stationary and Furniture for Kids
Durably Designed Box Cutters
The 'X-Cutter' Multifunctional Box Opener Replaces 99 Utility Knives
Whimsically Bright Napkin Holders
PELEG DESIGN Creates the Memorable Balloonapkins
Early Childhood Independence Straps
EaZyHold Grip Support Develops Engagement for Children
Streamlined Meal Planning Apps
Foodpot Helps with Meal Planning and Recipe Discovery
Meltable Solid Food Snacks
Savorease Therapeutic Foods Provide Nutrition for People on Soft Diets
Affordable Professional Grade Knives
CutLuxe Offers a Lineup of Artisan-Crafted Knives