Stage 3 bundle - trying new things

£39.95~~£44.85~~

How doddl helps your child

Short, contoured handles let your child hold all three utensils with their whole hand
The knife handle sits in the palm, so your child can push down through food using the strength of their whole hand
Safe knife blade cuts through real food, so every attempt can succeed
Strong suction keeps the plate still, even with involuntary movements
Wide, flat plate and raised back need less precision; the front lip stops food sliding off
Central splat supports attention and focus
Travel case keeps cutlery clean and familiar wherever mealtimes happen

Multi-Award Winning
Ergonomic Design
Helps Motor Skills
Loved by Parents

Development benefits

Makes all three key mealtime skills (scooping, stabbing and cutting) achievable without fine motor control
Builds independence: cutting their own food is a significant milestone for any child
Reduces the need for adult support at mealtimes, which is meaningful for children and families alike
A stable plate and familiar tools create a predictable, lower-stress mealtime
Unsectioned plate supports a positive, relaxed relationship with food
Lays the foundation for getting involved in food preparation and cooking, at your child's own pace

How it works

The cutlery: Short, contoured handles are easy to grip and control with the whole hand. The knife's unique handle sits in the palm, so cutting is a push-down motion rather than a fine sawing movement, teaching a safe cutting action while actually cutting food.

The suction plate: The suction ring holds the plate still, with a release tab so you can lift it when needed. The wide, flat shape gives easy access with cutlery and the raised back gives a natural surface to push food against. When your child is ready, the suction ring removes to reveal a non-slip base, and goes back on just as easily.

The case: Consistent tools reduce anxiety. The case keeps the same familiar spoon, fork and knife ready for every mealtime setting.

Materials & care

BPA and phthalate-free
Food safe stainless steel utensil ends
Made from premium, long-lasting materials
Toxic free and contains no microplastics
EN14372 certified safe and to FDA standards
Dishwasher safe. We recommend removing the suction ring before washing to maintain suction strength over time
Materials not suitable for use in microwave, oven, grill or steriliser
Suction is most effective on flat, smooth, clean and dry surfaces
As with all suction products, the suction will not work on textured surfaces such as the Stokke Tripp Trapp tray
Safety: knife certified safe (EN14372) for children from 18 months; suction plate suitable from 6 months

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

Your child is getting the hang of feeding themselves and wants more independence. This bundle brings together everything for the next step, including a spoon, fork and first safe knife that your child can use with their whole hand, a plate that stays still, and a case for the same familiar tools wherever they eat.

For children with dyspraxia, low muscle tone, cerebral palsy, autism or other motor differences, standard cutlery, and especially a standard knife, can be very difficult to use. Every tool in this bundle is designed to work with your child's hands, however they grip.

What's in the bundle:
• doddl getting more involved spoon, fork and knife: whole-hand grip on all three, with a palm-action knife
• doddl 3-piece cutlery case: keeps all three utensils clean and familiar at home, school, respite or therapy
• doddl 2-in-1 suction plate: strong suction that holds firm, with a wide, unsectioned surface and front lip. Converts to a non-slip plate when your child is ready

Why families supporting children with additional needs choose this bundle:
• Whole-hand grip on all three utensils
• Palm-action knife: your child pushes down with the strength of their palm, not their fingers
• A plate that stays put, even with involuntary movements
• Purposefully unsectioned plate to avoid triggering food rigidity and sensory issues around food separation
• The same familiar tools in every setting support routine and reduce anxiety
• Recommended by paediatric occupational therapists
• No timelines. No targets. No pressure.

They may be ready if:
• They are showing an interest in chopping food
• They want more independence
• You would like to get them more involved in the kitchen

Delivery & returns

30-day returns.

Recommended by

The cutlery occupational therapists reach for first

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

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
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
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.
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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”
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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
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
Health Visitor
Ruth Watts
Still my daughter's favourite spoon at nearly 6 — I only recommend products I've used and believe in.
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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Occupational Therapist
Vanessa Eisch
He's been more successful with this spoon than any we've tried — it's staying in my OT toolkit.
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