Grows with your child
First foods, first wins
Food on the face, hands trying, something clicking into place. doddl stage 1 products are designed for tiny hands that are just discovering what mealtimes are all about.
Signs your child is ready:
- Sitting in a high chair with a little support
- Reaching and grasping objects consistantly
- Bringing hand to mouth confidently
- Showing a real interest in food
Products for this stage
Baby Spoon and Fork
- Ergonomic handles are easy to grasp and designed to develop the palmer grasp to pincer grip
- Comfortable utensile ends are gentle on gums but not chewable, to avoid confusion
2-in-1 Suction Bowl
- Oval shape and higher back makes learning to scoop easier
- Lower front makes food easy to see, important for sensory development. Strong suction keeps bowl in position and can be removed to reveal a non-slip base
Step-by-step: Baby fork and spoon
- Load the baby spoon or fork with yoghurt or similar and lay on the tray handle towards them. Encourage your baby to pick it up (adding plenty of enthusiasm when they do!)
- Your baby is ready for stage 2 when they are around 11 months, eating more substantial foods and have developed some co-ordination.
I can do it myself!
The desire for independence is growing and their hands are making their biggest development leap, the palmar grasp makes way for something more precise. The right tools make that transition happen faster — and with a lot less mess.
Signs your child is ready:
- Starting to pick things up between thumb and finger
- Attempting to scoop food
- Trying to self-feed for most of the meal
- Frustrated if you try to help!
Products for this stage
2-in-1 Suction Plate
- Oval shape keeps food in easy reach, raised back and lipped front keeps food and snacks on the plate reducing mess
- Plate purposefully not sectioned to avoid creating food sensory issues. Strong suction keeps plate firmly in position.
2-in-1 Suction Plate
- Expertly shaped and weighted handle makes self-feeding easy and develops grip strength
- Builds co-ordination, confidence and independence while naturally encouraging the correct grip
Step-by-step: Toddler fork and spoon
- Pre-load the spoon and lay it on your toddlers tray, handle facing them.
- Once your toddler feels confident scooping, pre-load the fork in the same way.
Full Independence
The desire for independence is at its fiercest right now — and your toddlers hands are starting to match it. The right tools turn that determination into genuine skill faster than you'd think.
Signs your child is ready:
- Using a fork and spoon with confidence
- Interested in cutting their own food
- Eating with two utentils at once
- Sitting at the table independently
Products for this stage
Plate and bowl (suction removed)
- Suction is easy to remove and reattach (if needed) helping the transition between suction and non-suction.
- Non-slip bases keep bolw and plate fro moving around allowing your toddler to focus.
2-in-1 Bowl and Plate (suction removed)
- Suction rim is easy to remove and reattach helping support your child as they transition from suction to non-suction.
- To reattach suction rim, simply pinch the suction rim and tableware together and run your thumb round the inside edge.
Step-by-step: Toddler knife
- Show your toddler how to use the knife by holding your hand over theirs and pushing down through soft foods (like banana) then let them practice.
- Keep encouraging the use of the knife at every mealtime so they can practice. Your toddler can now get involved in food preparation and cooking too!
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