TinyTongs Review And Giveaway
Written by valmg on September 8, 2009 – 9:52 pm
CJ has problems with fine motor skills. Self feeding was very delayed and a challenge. There are still times today that he needs help or resorts to using his fingers. When I was asked to review TinyTongs I agreed because I was curious how they’d work out for a child like CJ.
TinyTongs are little tongs for children learning to self feed. They were designed by a mother whose children were learning to self feed and dropped more food than they got in their mouths. TinyTongs are lead free, phalate free and BPA free. The tongs have a non-slip grip so it’s easier for children to hold them. When your child is done eating just put the TinyTongs in the dishwasher for cleaning.
The TinyTongs look like a pair of little sporks joined together. I decided to give them to CJ to try on one of his problem foods – corn. He seemed to know how to hold them without being shown. He was able to easily use them to pick up food. Because he’s a little older he’s used to eating larger mouthfuls and I noticed him getting a little frustrated that he couldn’t pick more up. I can see where these would be helpful for children learning to feed. I really liked the texturized non-slip grip and the posable ends because these features make the Tinytongs customizable for the way each child holds them. A larger size might be an interesting idea to consider for the future, for children with fine motor skill issues that need larger mouthfuls.
Tinytongs are available in a variety of colors including pink, purple, orange and green. One pair of TinyTongs has a recommended retail price of $7.99 and may be purchased online at tinytongs.com. Use code mkia20 to receive a 20% discount on any order.
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melanie
September 9th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
to be honest, i would just like to add a sense of adventure to my children’s eating. we have had some problems getting the younger two to finish in a timely manner. i think something new like this would make eating exciting, at least for a little while. plus, feeling successful at eating may encourage them to eat more quickly.
melanie
September 9th, 2009 at 11:00 pm
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valerie2350
September 9th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
these look like they would be sooo easy to use
valerie2350
September 9th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
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Julie
September 12th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
I have a niece who has a hard time grasping things-I think this might help her
Julie
September 12th, 2009 at 11:05 pm
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Sarah
September 14th, 2009 at 6:27 am
This may encourage my little one to use something to eat with instead of his fingers!
lea
September 15th, 2009 at 10:04 pm
My daughter stuffs everything into her face by the handful with her hands. Maybe this would help slow her down and be more dainty when it comes to eating.
lea
September 15th, 2009 at 10:05 pm
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Lisa
September 15th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
My son is in the beginning stages of learning how to feed himself Cheerios. Like most kids, he makes a mess. I’d love to give this a try!
Lisa
September 15th, 2009 at 10:35 pm
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Linda Kish
September 15th, 2009 at 11:04 pm
This would make it easier for them to pick up foods.
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