NumNum Pre-Spoon GOOtensil is a dip and eat silicone spoon for babies. No need for scooping, when baby dips it in, the dimpled heads catches enough baby food to be placed into his/her mouth to eat. Designed for use with purees and other food blends, a NumNum GOOtensil™ is a pre-spoon that makes self-feeding easier for little ones just starting utensils. Unlike a spoon, the head is flat, so there's no scooping, no balancing, and no wrong way to hold it! Stage One pre-spoon with dimples grabs just enough food Textured surface soothes sore gums Thicker handle designed to comfortably and securely fit a child’s hand Flat design is easier to use than a spoon because there’s no wrong way to hold it Stage Two pre-spoon with channels captures and holds food Dishwasher safe Includes: 1x Stage One and 1x Stage Two Pre-Spoons. Recommended for babies 6+ months. NumNum Pre-Spoon GOOtensil Pre-spoons designed to introduce the concept of utensils to kids eager to learn Reduces frustration and builds independence Made with hypoallergenic, FDA and EU-grade silicone Great as a teether, too When to use To safely use a utensil, a child must be able to sit unassisted and hold their head up. After which, experts recommend introducing a utensil when the child expresses an interest. This can happen as early as 6 months, but most kids are truly ready to tackle utensils somewhere between 10 and 14 months. Ideal foods GOOtensils can be used with a range of foods, including baby food, home blends, oatmeal, yogurt, mashed solids and more. We share recipes on our social media often! How to use Introduce stage one pre-spoon (with raised textures) first so child can soothe their sore gums as they are getting acclimated to holding the utensil. Once the child has learned the basic food-to-mouth motion, the stage two pre-spoon, which holds more food, can be used interchangeably for thicker foods. When to transition to a spoon Most children get wrist rotation around their second birthday. Wrist rotation unlocks scooping and balancing, allowing the child to properly use a spoon. Some signs that wrist rotation has set in include scooping around the corners of the bowl and successfully maneuvering the spoon to the mouth with more food. If these signs are present, congratulations, your child is ready to graduate to the spoon! Specifications Item Weight: 0.64 ounces Product Dimensions: 5.1” x 1.2” x 3.9” Materials: FDA and EU-grade silicone & Nylon The soft, pliable part of the spoon is FDA and EU-grade silicone. The white, firmer part of the spoon that provides the rigidity for the handle is comprised of nylon Safety: Meets all safety requirements for the U.S, and the E.U. Contains no PVC, BPA or Phthalates.