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doddl establishing grip spoon and fork utensil set
doddl spoon and fork with short white-and-aqua handles and stainless steel ends
A young child with down syndrome smiling while sitting in a white high chair, holding a doddl spoon with a green handle, in a brightly lit indoor setting.
doddl establishing grip spoon and fork utensil set
doddl establishing grip spoon and fork utensil set
doddl establishing grip spoon and fork utensil set
doddl establishing grip spoon and fork utensil set
doddl establishing grip spoon and fork utensil set

doddl establishing grip spoon and fork utensil set

$15.71

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How doddl helps your child

  • Easy to use toddler cutlery with short, contoured handles and effective, certified safe, stainless steel ends
  • Expertly shaped handles and colourful soft touch areas develop the pincer grip and encourage the correct finger placement needed to move on to adult cutlery
  • Safe, functional and effective utensil ends are designed for successful eating
  • Highly engineered, ergonomic design helps develop skills and confidence and increases independence.
  • Dishwasher safe, high-quality and long-lasting, BPA and Phthalates free
  • Multi-Award Winning
  • Ergonomic Design
  • Helps Motor Skills
  • Loved by Parents
Development benefits
  • Each successful scoop or stab — however small — builds grip strength, coordination and confidence
  • Whole-hand design means children can participate in mealtimes before fine motor skills are established
  • Reduces mealtime frustration — when cutlery works, mealtimes become less stressful for everyone
  • Consistent tools across settings support learning and reduce anxiety around unfamiliar environments
  • Builds the foundation for knife use — at the child's own pace, with no pressure to progress
How it works

Ergonomic handles: Short, contoured shape allows the whole hand to grip — not just the fingers. This makes the utensil controllable for children who haven't yet developed a pincer grip, or who find fine motor tasks difficult.

Soft-touch grip zones: Gentle tactile zones help the utensil stay in the hand without active gripping effort — useful for children with low muscle tone or reduced hand strength.

Travel case: Consistent tools reduce anxiety. The case keeps the same familiar fork and spoon clean and ready for every mealtime setting — home, school, respite, therapy.

Materials & care
  • BPA and phthalate-free
  • Made from premium, long-lasting materials
  • Food safe stainless steel utensil ends
  • Toxic free and contains no microplastics
  • EN14372 certified safe and to FDA standards
  • Dishwasher safe. Materials not suitable for use in microwave, oven, grill or steriliser

All doddl products are engineered from long lasting, high-quality materials, meaning they can be used for years. However, when you have finished benefitting from your doddl, you can now rehome them (currently UK only) helping to ensure no doddl product is wasted. To rehome your doddl email Team@doddl.com and one of our team will be happy to help.


Product details

For children who have some level of hand-eye coordination, doddl is designed to work with their hands — however those hands work.

The toddler spoon and fork handles are short and contoured for whole-hand use. Children who struggle with the pincer grip, who have low muscle tone, dyspraxia or limited wrist control, often find that doddl is the first utensils that genuinely works. The travel case supports consistency — the same familiar tools at every mealtime, wherever that happens.

Why families supporting children with additional needs choose this set:

  • Whole-hand grip — fine finger control is not required
  • Short handles reduce the effort and precision needed to bring food to the mouth
  • Soft-touch zones reduce sensory discomfort from gripping
  • Recommended by pediatric occupational therapists, including for children with dyspraxia, low muscle tone and autism
  • Travel case supports routine and consistency across settings
  • No timelines. Works at whatever pace is right for your child
Delivery & returns

30-day returns.

Finest quality at the best price

At doddl, we know we're not the cheapest option, but that's for good reason.

  • We use only premium, non-toxic materials, creating products that are built to last.
  • We invest in research and development to make sure our products deliver results.
  • We use complex engineering processes to create the perfect solution for your child.
  • doddl is more than just tableware: it's a tool to help your child develop every day.

doddl establishing grip spoon and fork utensil set

4.8 · 2,023 reviews

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    Four parents, four mealtimes, filmed on their phones.

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    The cutlery occupational therapists reach for first

    Feeding specialists, occupational therapists and child nutritionists across the UK and US.

    • Charlotte Stirling-Reed

      The Baby & Child Nutritionist

      Charlotte Stirling-Reed

      I've been absolutely loving using the doddl cutlery set with my family. It's really helped my daughter to hone her skills around self-feeding with a spoon and fork.
      Learn more about Charlotte's work here
    • Stacey Zimmels

      Paediatric Feeding & Swallowing Specialist

      Stacey Zimmels

      My son loved eating at the family table with his doddl cutlery — he was participating in our family mealtimes before he was walking!
      Learn more about Stacey's work here
    • Colleen Sarrazin

      Pediatric Feeding Therapist & Speech-Language Pathologist

      Colleen Sarrazin M.S. CCC-SLP

      As a pediatric feeding therapist, the doddl toddler spoon, fork and knife set is one I recommend for 12 months and up. The stainless steel fork prongs help little ones poke food successfully, the ergonomic handles encourage a proper grip, and the spoon's tapered bowl suits little mouths while holding purees and soups.
      BabbleBites
    • Lucy Upton

      Specialist Paediatric Dietitian

      Lucy Upton

      “doddl cutlery is fantastic for supporting young children with independent eating, grasping those tricky cutlery skills and allowing little ones to get stuck in exploring the wonderful world of food”
      Learn more about Lucy's work here
    • Penelope Henderson

      Children's Nutritionist

      Penelope Henderson

      The short, moulded handles fit perfectly in little hands and support dexterity and coordination.
      Learn more about Penelope's work here
    • Nicola Ragon-Paxton

      Registered Nutritionist / Founder of I Love Greens / co-founder of ‘Happy Tums’

      Nicola Ragon-Paxton

      “doddl cutlery is perfectly designed for a toddler’s hand and the short handle means it’s easier to control. But the best bit for me are the metal heads which make it easy for baby to scoop and fork food compared to chunky plastic heads which can be frustrating for young ones. One of my recommended weaning essentials!”
      Learn more about Nicola's work here
    • Ruth Watts

      Health Visitor

      Ruth Watts

      Still my daughter's favourite spoon at nearly 6 — I only recommend products I've used and believe in.
    • Christine Pollack

      Paediatric Occupational Therapist

      Christine Pollack

      The first cutlery set I've found with a knife safely designed to teach real knife skills.
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    • Vanessa Eisch

      Occupational Therapist

      Vanessa Eisch

      He's been more successful with this spoon than any we've tried — it's staying in my OT toolkit.
    • Katia Balducci

      The Baby Nutritionist

      Katia Balducci Public Health Nutritionist (RNutr)

      Supports fine motor development and encourages proper grip from early on — it ticks all the boxes.
      The Baby Nutritionist

    Questions about the doddl establishing grip spoon and fork utensil set

    Does the establishing grip spoon and fork need a pincer grip?

    No — the short, contoured handles let the whole hand grip, so children who have not yet developed a pincer grip can control them.

    How do the soft-touch zones on the establishing grip cutlery help?

    They help the utensil stay in the hand without active gripping effort — useful for children with low muscle tone or reduced hand strength.

    Why does the establishing grip set include a travel case?

    Consistent tools reduce anxiety — the case keeps the same familiar spoon and fork ready for every setting: home, school, respite and therapy.

    Are the establishing grip fork tines sharp?

    No — they are rounded for child-safe stabbing of food.

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