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Are Silicone Products Suitable for Children's Use?

Nowadays, parents are meticulously selecting children's products and choosing the best ones. Therefore, safety is the most fundamental requirement for any product. So, can children's products made of silicone be used?


Are silicone products suitable for children?


Safety is the first consideration. Safety is the most important aspect for young children who don't know how to protect themselves. Silicone material is non-toxic and harmless, making it safe for children who like to put toys in their mouths. Its soft texture also won't harm children. There is even a type of silicone teether specifically designed for teething babies. Moreover, many silicone toys and silicone tableware are safe even if they are thrown around or come into contact with the baby's delicate skin.


Another consideration is usability. Colorful silicone toys promote children's intellectual development. Silicone cups that won't break even when dropped and silicone bowls are more suitable for children. Soft and moderately firm silicone spoons won't harm children's oral cavity. Silicone teethers, which are soft and resilient, won't get damaged no matter how much they are chewed. These characteristics make silicone materials very practical for children's products. However, it is important to avoid buying counterfeit and inferior products.


How to choose a silicone baby spoon?


Silicone products are safe and environmentally friendly, and they have soft and good texture. They also have strong physical properties. Silicone products are very suitable for babies, and silicone spoons are one type of silicone products that are particularly suitable for babies. So, how should we choose a silicone baby spoon?


  • Silicone spoon: When newborns are born, they need to use spoons. In order to prevent babies from becoming too dependent on bottles, we need to feed them with soft spoons. Silicone spoons won't poke the baby's gums, and their long handles make it convenient to feed the baby.

  • Soft spoon for complementary food: Babies need to start on complementary food when they are six months old. At this time, it is necessary to provide the baby with a soft spoon that is easy to eat with and feed.

  • Bent spoon: When the baby starts grabbing spoons, it indicates that the child has the desire to eat independently. At this time, a bent spoon can be chosen for the baby's initial learning, as it makes it easier for the child to start learning.

  • Short handle spoon: After the child becomes skilled with the bent spoon, a short handle spoon can be chosen for eating. This type of spoon is easier to grip and less likely to poke the child's throat. Additionally, stainless steel gives peace of mind.

  • Long handle spoon: After the child becomes capable of eating independently, a long handle silicone baby spoon can be used. This type of spoon has a deeper head, making it easier to scoop up dishes, rice, soup, and other foods.