# Toddler utensils that are easy to grip

Source: HiveTried, https://hivetried.com/baby/toddler-utensils/easy-to-grip/
Category: Baby > Toddler spoons and forks. Updated 2026-10-08. Based on 93 counted first-hand reports from Target shopper reviews, Mar 2021 to Oct 2026.

**Question:** Which toddler spoons and forks are easy to grip?

**Short answer:** Olababy Silicone Training Spoon Set has the best record here: 28 of 28 parents said their child could hold and use the spoons. Munchkin Raise Fork and Spoon Set follows at 27 of 28, and Munchkin ColorReveal Forks and Spoons is at 16 of 16 from fewer reviewers. Parents mostly said their child could hold all three, so the gaps are small and every set rests on a modest number of reviewers.

**What stands out:** Grip praise is similar across the three sets, at 59% of Olababy reviews, 66% of Raise reviews and 56% of ColorReveal reviews. Scooping is where they differ, with 8% of ColorReveal reviews saying it doesn't scoop or pierce well and 28% of Olababy reviews saying it scoops food well.

## Ranking (parents who said whether it worked)

| Rank | Product | Could hold them | Share | Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Olababy Silicone Training Spoon Set | 28 of 28 | 100% | yes |
| 2 | Munchkin ColorReveal Forks and Spoons | 16 of 16 | 100% | yes |
| 3 | Munchkin Raise Fork and Spoon Set | 27 of 28 | 96% | yes |

Ranked by the lower bound of a 90% Wilson confidence interval, so a product needs a high share and enough reports to rank high. An Amazon link is shown only when at least 60% say it works.

## Product notes

### 1. Olababy Silicone Training Spoon Set

Every parent who stated an outcome said their child could hold and use these spoons (28 of 28). 59% call them easy to grip, 28% say they scoop food well and 15% call them easy to clean. 38% say they helped with self-feeding.

- Praised for: Scoops food well (28%), Easy to clean (15%), Holds up (5%)
- Reports counted: 39

### 2. Munchkin ColorReveal Forks and Spoons

Fewer parents weighed in on this set, and 16 of 16 said their child could hold and use it. 56% call it easy to grip and 12% call it good value. Scooping is the complaint, with 8% saying it doesn't scoop or pierce food well.

- Praised for: Good value (12%), Easy to clean (12%), Scoops food well (8%)
- Complaints: Doesn't scoop or pierce (8%)
- Reports counted: 25

### 3. Munchkin Raise Fork and Spoon Set

Easy grip is the praise, in 66% of reviews, and 27 of 28 parents said their child could hold and use the set. 1 parent said their child couldn't hold it or food wouldn't stay on. Munchkin's own site shows 7 of 7, which we show but don't count.

- Praised for: Scoops food well (21%), Easy to clean (14%)
- Reports counted: 29

## Questions

**Which toddler spoons and forks are easy for kids to hold?**

Parents mostly said their child could hold all three sets, and the gaps are small. Olababy Silicone Training Spoon Set has the best record (28 of 28), followed by Munchkin Raise Fork and Spoon Set (27 of 28) and Munchkin ColorReveal Forks and Spoons (16 of 16). Every child is different, so a high share is no promise for yours.

**What do parents complain about with toddler utensils?**

Not much shows up in these reviews. Grip complaints are rare, with 1 of 28 parents of Munchkin Raise Fork and Spoon Set saying their child couldn't hold it. Scooping is the main gripe, with 8% of Munchkin ColorReveal Forks and Spoons reviews saying it doesn't scoop or pierce well.

**Are these spoons and forks easy to clean?**

Parents mention it. 15% of Olababy Silicone Training Spoon Set reviews, 14% of Munchkin Raise Fork and Spoon Set reviews and 12% of Munchkin ColorReveal Forks and Spoons reviews call them easy to clean. Check the package for how the maker says to wash them.

**What should I check before giving a toddler a spoon or fork?**

Stay with your child while they eat, and check the age range on the package. Reviews show what other parents saw and children differ, so watch how yours manages with it.

## Method

HiveTried counts first-hand reports only, drops reviews written for free products, shows brand-site reviews without counting them, and never accepts payment for placement. Full method: https://hivetried.com/how-we-count/