9 Best Baby Spoons and Forks, Tested by Hungry Children

As cute as it is to see a baby covered in yogurt from head to toe, parent-feeding can help ensure that at least some of that sticky treat actually makes it into their mouth. And when it comes to parent-feeding, our tester loved the WeeSprout Silicone Baby Spoons. These food-grade silicone spoons feature a long handle that allowed tester Khadijah to easily reach the bottom of her 6-month-old’s bowl, making scooping and feeding feel effortless. She also appreciated the ergonomic design, noting that it was comfortable to hold without overextending her hand or wrist. As a feeding specialist, Callahan agrees that a longer handle is best for parent-feeding. “This gives the parent more control and keeps a distance between the parent's hand and the baby's mouth,” she says.

The soft silicone also makes this spoon gentle on sore gums, so if you catch your little one chewing away on the spoon long after the food’s gone, don’t be surprised! The spoon’s bowl is pretty shallow, which Khadijah found to be effective for scooping cereal and purées. “It was simple to get food onto the spoon, and the shallow design made transferring food into my baby’s mouth smooth,” she says. Although that shallow shape did make scooping a little more challenging at times––especially when trying to quickly feed a very hungry baby.

Overall, this spoon is a standout choice for parent-feeding. It holds up to frequent washing, is dishwasher safe and comes in sets of three with 15 color-combinations to choose from. And at $12 for a pack of three spoons, it feels like a steal.

Feeding stage: Early spoon-feeding | Material: Silicone | Number of utensils included: 3 | Price per utensil: $3.33

One thing motherhood has taught me is that you can plan all you want, but determined babies often have other ideas. Whether you intend to fully parent-feed or fully embrace self-feeding, most families end up doing a combination of both. That’s where the Béaba Set of 4 Easy-Grip 1st Stage Silicone Spoons really shines.

For tester Khadijah, the medium-length handle was “perfect for reaching the bottom of the food container” while still being short enough for her six-month-old to grab and practice with. “He had a good grip and treated it like a toy, which made feeding time fun,” she says. And when mealtime feels playful, babies are often more willing to explore new textures.

These silicone spoons are also soft and gentle on baby’s gums, making them teether-friendly when needed. Plus for Khadijah, “the soft tip made feeding easier.” She says the spoons were “suitable for chewing without causing any discomfort.” They’re also dishwasher safe and stay stain-free after washing.

At over $6 a spoon, this set sits at the higher end of the price range. But with four spoons and six different color combinations to choose from, you’re getting versatility that can carry you through multiple feeding stages, making the investment feel worthwhile.

Feeding stage: Early spoon-feeding | Material: Silicone | Number of utensils included: 4 | Price per utensil: $6.24

When hunger and teething collide, mealtime can get interesting. When my daughter is teething during meals, spoons inevitably end up on the floor, followed by plenty of fussing. That’s what makes Bumkins Silicone Chewtensils such a great option. This food-safe silicone fork and spoon set are durable enough to hold up to withstand plenty of chewing and feature soft, sensory bumps to soothe achy gums. Built-in choke guards also add peace of mind, so even the most eager eaters can explore safely.

Our product tester Christine loved this baby spoon and fork set with her 12-month-old. “The chunky, textured handles are over an inch thick, making it easy for little hands to grasp,” she says. “He loved the nubby bumps to chew on.” And the textured ridges aren’t just cute––they’re intentionally designed to help baby grip and guide the utensils into their mouths. As Callahan explains, “Sensory features like texture, color, or softness may draw babies to them, and may keep them going back for more chewing and mouthing.”

Though the fork isn’t great at spearing food (and isn’t really meant to be), Christine found the set excellent for introducing self-feeding. The length of the utensils were “nice and short, making it easy for him to handle,” she says. Plus they held up during the stains-everything sweet potato test and “looked perfect after washing.” All-in-all, the set is a great option to get your baby comfortable with utensils and inspire sensory exploration when introducing solids and doubles as a safe, soothing teether.

Feeding stage: Teething, self-feeding | Material: Silicone | Number of utensils included: 2 | Price per utensil: $7.98

A spoon specifically designed to help baby scoop and reduce mess? Sign. Me. Up. The Olababy Training Spoon features a nature-inspired design that resembles a wrapped leaf. Its soft, flexible tip adapts to different bowl shapes and angles, making it easier to gather everything from purées to thicker foods. A flat base allows the fully silicone spoon to stand upright and even suctions to flat surfaces creating a more hygienic mealtime setup.

Product tester Chantelle was impressed by this design when using it with her 10-month-old. “What stood out to me most was how easy it was to scoop food and load it up cleanly for him without it making a mess and falling everywhere,” she says. Compared to firmer spoons she’s tried previously, Chantelle notes that this one felt noticeably less messy.

Her little eater quickly took to gripping this spoon like a pro. “He hasn’t used a spoon before, and he so easily grabbed it and held onto it thanks to the texture and material used,” she says. The length of these baby spoons also struck the right balance––“not too short to get unnecessarily messy, but not too long to drop easily.”

Less mess often leads to more successful bites, building confidence. “Food can be scooped in every direction making it so easy for a baby who is new to self-feeding to use,” says Chantelle. The unique shape and flexibility of the bowl helps babies wrap their lips around it and clear food more easily. These thoughtfully designed spoons truly help little ones learn how to scoop and self-feed.

Feeding stage: 6 to 18 months, self-feeding | Material: Silicone | Number of utensils included: 2 | Price per utensil: $7.48

Some babies show interest in food early. My daughter started enviously glaring at me during meals at just 5 months old. I’ve always loved encouraging my babies to self-feed when they’re ready, and the Nuby Dipeez Self-Feeding Spoons are a great fit for this stage. With short, wide handles designed for tiny hands to grasp and an ultra-shallow bowl that makes it easy for new eaters to clear food, these baby spoons are ideal for early self-feeding.

The design of these baby spoons is especially well-suited for 6- to 9-month-olds who are refining their palmar grasp. “Flat spoons with a short wide handle are the perfect size and shape for a baby learning to self-feed,” says Callahan. Our product tester, Janice agrees, saying; “My child could easily grip the utensils because of the design. The texture also makes it easier to grab and more interesting for baby to play with.”

The double-headed design of Dipeez spoons is particularly clever for new eaters. In the early days of self-feeding, my babies typically spent half the time chewing on the wrong end of the spoon while exploring. With this design, you can load both end for more opportunities to succeed, or use the spoon-end for parent-feeding and the textured end for independent practice. It’s a versatile option that grows with your baby’s skills.

Janice also notes that the shallow shape made it “easy to get the food off the spoon and into her mouth.” She appreciated the built-in choke guard and soft, BPA-free silicone which gave her added peace of mind as her new self-feeder chewed and practiced with the spoon.

Feeding stage: Spoon-feeding | Material: Silicone | Number of utensils included: 2 | Price per utensil: $4.50

Any spoon that is designed to help babies learn to self-feed has a place in my home. The SAMiGO Silicone Baby Spoons Self Feeding 6+ Months do exactly that, and they’re surprisingly affordable. My 8-month-old and I both loved them––and let me just say that my husband (whose nickname is “the world’s greatest hater”) looked at me unprompted and said, “Wow I really like these spoons!” If that’s not a glowing review, I don’t know what is.

The thick, chunky handles made them especially easy for my baby to grip. She seemed to instinctively know how to pick one up––it’s one of the few spoons that she could grab off her tray entirely on her own. Most impressively, she often used it correctly without any guidance from me. The back of the spoons feature tiny bumps that helped her guide placement while also doubling as a soothing texture for teething gums. Plus these spoons were sturdy enough to withstand the banging and throwing that comes with enthusiastic self-feeding.

I also loved the shape and depth of the bowl. It was shallow enough that she could successfully clear food off the spoon while still having enough of a lip to make scooping possible. The built-in choke guard is a great added safety feature that doubles as a mess blocker, keeping her chubby hands (somewhat) cleaner. If that wasn’t enough to convince me this spoon is a winner, the three-pack comes in at one of the lowest prices on the market, making this spoon an easy, budget-friendly choice.

Feeding stage: 6+ months, early self-feeding | Material: Silicone | Number of utensils included: 3 | Price per utensil: $3.33

EZPZ is a household name in our family. We’ve used every stage of their utensils, plus plenty of other products as well. When my now-4-year-old son was learning to use utensils more independently, the EZPZ Mini Utensils were a perfect fit.

Unlike other toddler sets on the market, this one is truly functional. The fork actually spears and the spoon effectively scoops food. It’s also large enough to hold an appropriately sized portion for growing bellies. Our product tester Christine says, “I like that the ends of the fork and spoon were nylon which made them sturdy for feeding, and yet they still weren’t too sharp for my little one.” This set also features soft, silicone sensory bumps and a raised rim to help toddlers learn how far the utensil should go into their mouths.

The handles on these utensils are made of soft silicone and are thick enough for tiny hands to hold onto. Christine’s son “easily picked up and handled the utensils,” and she noted that “the size was perfect; not too large and not too small for his little hands.” The medium length is a perfect balance for toddlers who are outgrowing baby spoons but not quite ready for full-sized flatware.

These thoughtful features make this set a standout option for toddlers who are truly ready to feed with utensils, not just chew on them to help their sore gums––though Christine’s little one didn’t seem to mind munching on the handles from time to time. “This is one of the few sets I’ve tried so far where I felt both utensils were equally as useful,” she says. And they’re impressively stain resistant: I’ve had my set for almost four years, and they’re holding up just as well for their second tiny owner.

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Feeding stage: Self-feeding | Material: Nylon and silicone | Number of utensils included: 2 | Price per utensil: $9

As toddlers get older and more experienced with utensils, moving up to silverware can help them continue their feeding journey. Full-sized silverware, however, might still be too big for their little hands to control––making the Oxo Tot Fork and Spoon Set a great option. This metal fork and spoon feature rounded edges, making them both functional and safe. “While the tips of the utensils are metal, they are curved and soft,” says product tester Christine.

The metal tines of the fork and deep bowl of the spoon make them great for successful spearing and scooping. “What impressed me most about this set was how the spoon and fork actually held onto the food in the sometimes bumpy ride from his or my hand to his mouth,” says Christine. More food in the mouth and less on the floor is definitely what we’re all aiming for.

Their functionality doesn’t stop at the spoon and fork heads though. The curved, non-slip handles are perfect for both little hands that are still learning and parent hands that are teaching. For Christine, these handle features made them easy for her 12-month-old to grip and hold. “He picked them up immediately and intuitively began to try stabbing and scooping his food,” she says.

The real silverware look but tiny tot functionality of these toddler utensils make them a great transitional set. Christine says, “I think transitioning him from this set to more advanced silverware sets will be easier.” And after mealtimes, simply pop them in the dishwasher for fast clean-up.

Feeding stage: Self-feeding | Material: Silicone, plastic and stainless steel | Number of utensils included: 2 | Price per utensil: $4.50

When you’re heading to a restaurant or having dinner at a friend’s house, bringing your own baby spoon can bring serious peace of mind. The right baby spoon can make mealtime easier and let’s you actually enjoy your night out. When that time comes, the Oxo On-The-Go Feeding Spoon is what you need. Its long handle makes parent-feeding smooth and controlled, plus it comes with a compact carrying case that clicks closed, so your food-covered spoon won’t smear all over the one clean diaper you remembered to pack.

I’m used to ending meals with my hand covered in whatever my 8-month-old is eating as she reaches for the spoon. But this long handle created just enough distance between me and her grabby hands to keep things (relatively) clean. The handle is also arched for a more ergonomic experience so I didn’t have to overextend my wrist while feeding. We do a lot of self-feeding, and this long spoon is not ideal for that but is great for parent-feeding. Though my daughter did manage to get some bites on her own!

The metal base adds durability for life in a diaper bag, while the silicone coating keeps it gentle on baby’s gums. Overall, if you’re looking for a reliable parent-feeding spoon that travels well and keeps things hygienic, this is an easy pick. And when you get home, both the spoon and the case are simple to clean––another win for busy on-the-go parents.

Feeding stage: Spoon-feeding | Material: Silicone | Number of utensils included: 1 | Price per utensil: $6.99