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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Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Collectible Fast Food Miniatures
The Lil McDonald's Happy Meal Shares Tiny Registers, Fries & More
Camping-Friendly Compact Tools
The Victorinox Pocketknives Offer the Ultimate Adventure Essential
Family-Friendly Co-Branded Recipes
The Home Chef x PEPPA PIG Menu Makes Meals Fun
Family-Friendly Ready Meal Ranges
Mumsnet Little Explorer Meals Were Created with Iceland Foods
Playful Oral Care Kits
The Build-A-Brush Starter Kit Turns Daily Brushing into a Creative Activity
Collaborative Kid-Focused Sensory Balls
Biggest Little and Sundae Kids Debut 'Balls on Wheels'
Color-Changing Cooking Toys
The Simmer & Stir Stovetop Play Set Inspires Realistic Pretend Play
Modern Transformative Child Walkers
The Jumbo walker concept grows with your child stages.
Durable High-Performance Knives
Experience Precision in Every Slice with Victorinox Knives
Family-Sized Honey Spoons
Elephant Park Unveils Convenient New Honey Spoons in Family-Sized Pack
Miniature Baby Collectibles
MGA’s Miniverse: Make it Mini Real Baby Shares Tiny Figures & Food
Easter Chocolate Multi-Tools
Cadbury's GooTool Helps People Enjoy Creme Eggs Differently
Retailer-Launched Knife Selection Guides
Knifewear Helps Shoppers with a Clear Selection Guide
Speculative Cutlery Forms
The Evolving Spoon Project Reimagines Spoon Evolution
Kid-Focused Water Brands
Wave Kids Has Introduced an Innovative Approach to Children's Hydration
Meat-Infused Child Snack Pouches
These New Once Upon a Farm Products are at Expo West 2026
Compact Utility Knives
The Bq S1 Utility Knife Uses a Gravity-Slide Mechanism for Blade Control
Convenient Honey-Holding Utensils
Al Malaky Royal Introduces the 'Honey Spoon' for Busy Lifestyles
Hand-Shaped Forks
KFC's Finger Lickin’ Fork Makes It Easier to Enjoy Rice Bowls Without the Mess
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
Paw-Print Soap Tools
Dinoosh Turns Hand-Washing into Playful Hygiene Practice for Kids
Human Hand-Resembling Forks
KFC Works with Sam Ozanne on the Finger Lickin Fork Design
Sculptural Flatware Design
Charlotte Chesnais and Maison Christofle Design Carrousel Flatware
Novel Toddler-Focused Food Brands
Beyond the Bib Has Officially Launched Across the United States
Gamified Condiment Experiences
HEINZ’s Ketchup Blast Turns Meals Interactive
Expressive Meal Boxes
The McDonald's Blank Happy Meal Box Lets Kids Draw How They Feel
Collab Cutting Tools
The Herbst Produkt x Slice 15 Collection Marks Fifteen Years of Collaboration
Kid-Friendly Superfood Gummies
Grüns Cubs Help to Fill Nutritional Gaps for Kids
Kid-Friendly Cooking Boxes
The Pampered Chef Kids Club Involves & Empowers Kids in the Kitchen
Bright Finger Toothbrush Designs
The Dino Brush Introduces a Playful Baby-Friendly Brushing Tool
Contemporary Eco-Friendly Pet Accessories
Biting Edge Unveils Elevated Modern Pet Accessories
Takeout-Style Serum Sets
Glow Hub’s Skin Sips to Go are Packaged Like Cups in a Carrier
Early Development Sippy Cups
NUK Ms. Rachel Learner Cups Supports a Transition from Bottles
Junior Kitchen Products
KitchenAid Kids Helps Children Participate in Age-Safe Cooking Experiences
DIY Food Collectibles
MGA's Miniverse Make It Mini From Scratch Fuses Collecting & Crafting
Convenient Childhood Nutrition Products
These New Once Upon a Farm Pouches are Nutrient-Dense
Wildflower Honey-Holding Spoons
BeeMax's Honey Spoon is Smart and Made of Non-Toxic Plastic
Colorful Bath Ball Toys
Biggest Little’s B is for Ball is Modern and Thoughtfully Reimagined
Premium Knife Holder Launches
Cutluxe Launches Sleek Magnetic Knife Holder for Modern Kitchens
Pink-Forward Practical Kitchen Tools
Kitchen Mama Has Expanded Its Product Line
Child-Friendly Habit-Forming Apps
Carrot Helps Kids Build Daily Habits Through Gamified Challenges
AI Kids Coloring Pages
Retro Launches Splat To Turn Family Photos Into Art
Playful Modular Kids Sofas
The Twiny Sofa System Turns into a Table and Play Zone Within Seconds
Collab Kitchen Tools Collections
Stranger Things x Williams Sonoma drops Hawkins-themed Tools
Playful Freezable Lunch Boxes
PackIt Presents a New Design for Its Freezable Playtime Lunch Box
Pork Snack Pouches
Serenity Kids' Free-Range Pork Pouches Feature Organic Veggies
Eco-Friendly Oak-Made Kitchen Utensils
Zyliss Oak Wood Utensils are Made with FSC-Certified Wood
Sensory Dough Toys
Play-Doh 6 Variety Compounds are Uniquely Textured & Scented
Minimal Sustainable Pet Designs
Biting Edge Creates Beautiful Designs for Pets and Owners
Burger Ad Campaigns
Burger King’s New Campaign Suggests Even Babies Can’t Resist the Whopper
Quirky Spoon Holders
OTOTO and EveryPlate Partner for a Summer-Forward Collaboration
Children's Culinary Memberships
The Jr. Chefs Club Equips Gen Alpha with Practical Kitchen Skills
Titanium Spork Multitools
The SPD Ti-Spork Chop Combines Eating Utensil and Survival Tools
Modular Serving Dishes
Host Introduces its 'Thermal Serving Dish'
Artisanal Wooden Kitchen Tools
WoodenHouse Presents an Alternative to Plastic Cooking Utensils
Welcome Gift Design Kits
Earth’s Hatch Kit Reimagines a Welcome Gift with Practical Home Tools
Kid-Friendly Gourmet Seasonings
The Gustus Vitae Kid's Menu Was Made for Picky Eaters & Families
Better-For-You Lunchbox Snacks
Goodies Snacks Include Oat Bars, Fruit Chips and More
Stress-Reducing Cleaning Songs
IKEA's Tidy Up Tune Gets Kids Engaged in Household Tidying
Latin-Inspired Youth-Focused Foods
Little Spoon and Siete Foods Debut Two Limited-Edition Meals
Cheeky Food-Made Beauty Ranges
Warburtons Spoof Beauty Range Creates Picture-Perfect Lunches
Touchscreen Tip Chopsticks
bibigo's ScrollSticks are Made for Mess-Free Scrolling and Snacking
Hidden Veggie Meal Boosters
Tiny Wins' Nutrition Blends Sneakily Enhance Kids' Plates
Age-And-Stage Appropriate Snack Lines
Little Bellies Broadens Its Reach in the Canadian Market
Food-Themed Baby Names
The ALDI Baby Name Campaign Sparks Ideas for Food-Loving Parents
Functional Baby Food Blends
Little Spoon Babyblends+ Deliver Brain, Immune & Probiotic Support
Infant Wellness Play Collections
Fisher-Price Introduces its Mini Me Moments Capsule for Babies
Children's Beauty Products
Olive & June Expands into Kid-Sized Press-On Nails
Minimalist Metallic Chef Knives
The Fiskars All Steel Santoku Knife Merges Design and Precision
Spoonless Soup Mugs
SOOP Eliminates the Mess of Eating Grab-and-Go Soup
Color-In Noodle Packaging
Little Dish's Chicken Katsu Curry Noodles Sleeve is Made for Doodling
Developmental Sippy Cup Models
NUK® Partners with Ms. Rachel™ to Launch New Line of Sippy Cups
Child-Focused Handheld Games
The Game Boy-Inspired Kids Device is an Alternative to Tablets
Interactive Mealtime Plates
Tej Belkhode Designs the Platoo Interactive Sensory Meal Plate
Baby Essentials Cleaning Systems
Papablic Debuts a New Cleaning System for Baby Feeding Essentials
Honest Mealtime Campaigns
Little Dish's 'Guaranteed to be eaten by kids' Was Crowdsourced
Skill-Building Weaning Bites
Organic Play + Learn Finger Foods by Earth's Best Help Self-Feeding
Supermarket-Inspired Slime Toys
Zuru Slime Mart Shares Baskets & Bags with Food-Like Sensory Toys
Child-Friendly Cooking Camps
This Summer, Delhaize is Operating Little Lion Cooking Camps
Gamer Mealtime Campaigns
Telia's Dinner Assassin Helps to Get Teens to the Dinner Table
Kid-Friendly Cold-Pressed Juices
Raw Generation's Little Sippers are Colorful, Fun & Nutritious
Interchangeable Kids Meal Toys
Wendy's Potato Head Kids’ Meal Has 12 Toys to Collect
Experimental Chopstick Designs
Chopsticks 箸 Exhibition by S—3 Reinterprets East Asian Utensil
Durable Sustainable Cutlery Sets
militello design and One Object Design Studio Designs Lollo
Oral Health Board Games
A Project Team is Developing a Game to Teach Kids About Food & Cavities
Couples Snacking Trays
Creminelli Fine Meats Launched an Entertaining Tray for Smaller Households
Stylish Cake Serving Sets
This Cake Serving Set from Inox Artisans is Elegant and Durable
Coordinated Children-Focused Tableware
Recette Offers a Coordinated Tableware Bundle for Children
Digital Dinosaur Toys
Bitzee Jurassic World Helps Kids Nurture, Feed & Care for Baby Dinos
Cherry Wooden Cutlery Collections
Jasper Mottison Designs the Jersey Cutlery Capsule for Puiforcat
Multi-Use Pet Feeding Trays
The Trot Pets Snack Tray is a Charcuterie-Style Board for Dogs
Functional Toddler Food Toppers
Good4U Meal Toppers are Crafted for Kids Aged Three and Up
Kid-Friendly Frozen Meals
These New Kidfresh Frozen Meals Come in Two Varieties
Anti-Colic Baby Bottles
Thyseed's Premium Design Helps to Prevent Newborn Digestive Discomfort
Strawberry Rhubarb-Flavored Baby Products
Little Spoon Launches Its Strawberry Rhubarb Babyblend
Skill-Building Play Kits
The Helper Play Kit Supports Independent Play Based on Life Skills
Digital Memory Keepers
Fun Bits Turns Kids’ Quotes Into Cherished, Shareable Family Memories
Modern Culinary Essentials
Material Kitchen Offers a Range of In-House Designed Kitchenware
Kids Drawing Apps
Kids Coloring Drawing Book App Offers Interactive Learning And Creativity
Chef-Style Kitchen Debuts
Caraway Unveils a New Grill Press and Spoon Rest to Kick Off 2026
Cool-Touch Kid-Friendly Ovens
The YumYum! Real Baking Oven Helps Kids Safely Bake Real Treats
Dog Enrichment Kits
Nom Nom Curated a Limited-Edition Kit with Food, Treats & Toys
Sensory Audio Companions
My First Tonies Combine Early Learning with Soft, Squeezable Characters
Burger-Themed Slime Sets
The Slime Life Cheeseburger DIY Slime Kit Has Layers of Fun
Hawaii-Grown Baby Food Pouches
Piko Provisions' Purées Introduce Taste Buds to Unique Flavors
Dino-Themed Smoothie Pouches
Barney Little Spoon Smoothies Come in Three Flavors
Child Meal Planners
Picky Eaters Helps Parents Create Custom Meal Plans for Kids
Foodie-Themed Singles Events
Knorr and Eventbrite are Connecting Singles in and Out of the Kitchen
Toy-Gifting Menu Promotions
Cracker Barrel Introduces a Limited Edition Menu for Young Guests
Precision-Engineered Baby Bottle Capsules
Pigeon Debuts the Nurture & Nest Baby Bottle Collection
Compact Cutlery Dispensers
The Dixie Ultra SmartStock Mini Tri-Tower Cutlery Station is Touchless
Sustainable Kitchen Gear
The Legni Collection Brings Playful Utility to Prepping with Wood Tools
Kids Modern Step Stool
The Totto Step Stool Concept Blends Montessori Values with Playful Design
Machine-Made Tableware
The G-Code Flatware Set Reveals the Machining Through Its Form and Finish
Miniature EDC Sword Designs
The Micro Katana Delivers Slim Utility with Playful Style
Family-Friendly Weeknight Meals
Family Dinneroo Shares Affordable, Convenient Mid-Week Dinners
Note Clip Organizers
The Note Clip by Studio17 Design Turns Everyday Kitchen Clips into Tools
Camping Prep Kits
Gerber ComplEAT Cutting Board Set is a Six-Piece Cooking System for the Outdoors
Multi-Stage Baby Walkers
Step-N-Play Walker Transforms into Climbing Unit, Table, & Storage System
Adaptive Modern High Chairs
The Momcozy DinerPal High Chair is Ultra-Versatile
Interactive Learning Games
FamilyFunHub Makes Learning Engaging With Free Educational Games
Creative Kid's Drawings
Joyful Outlines Inspires Creativity in Kids with Fun, Educational Themes
Kid-Friendly Recipe Campaigns
Aldi Created a Series of Dishes with a 4-Year-Old TikTok Chef
Artisan BBQ Knife Sets
Cutluxe's Artisan Series BBQ Knife Set is Practical and Effective
Early Childhood Product Lines
NUK is Extending Its Perfect Match Series
Expansive Child Product Ranges
The Latest Target Baby Products Will Come in Many Options
Educational Sensory-Support Tools
Ted Kangaroo Increases Availability of Its Sensory Product Range
Transforming Pocket Tools
The Hatchblade is a Sculptural EDC Tool with Transformative Motion
Curved Cooking Knives
The Blacksmith Ulu Knife is Made with Hand-Forged Steel
Dedicated Meal Planning Platforms
Yumm Yummy Helps Parents Plan Personalized, Healthy Kids Meals
2-in-1 High Chairs
Stokke Steps' Transformative Design Supports Kids from 6 Months to 10 Years
Chinese Restaurant-Inspired Tablewares
The FreshService FRESH DRINK SERVICE Range is Hand-Finished
Novelty Teeth Pot Holders
Chomp Chattering Teeth Pot Holders Use Silicone Grips for Hot Cookware
Infant Nutrition Trackers
Baby Bites Helps Parents Log Meals, Reactions, and Favorites
Kids Nutrition Apps
Yum Yum Go Teaches Healthy Eating Habits Through Interactive Games
Extended Reach Fondue Forks
The ASDA Fonduuuuuue Fork is Two-Meters in Length
Magnetic Camp Knife Sets
Full Windsor's MagKnives Set Packs Two Blades into a Beech Wood Board
Vibrant Kids-Catering Furniture Series
Paola Lenti Designs the Kids Collection of Playful Products