🧾 Introduction
Baby's meals are a time for learning, but also for enjoyment. To ensure they go well, it is essential to choose the right cutlery. While design matters, the material plays a crucial role in terms of safety, comfort, and durability. Wood, silicone, or stainless steel? Here is a complete comparison to make the right choice.
🥄 Why is the choice of material essential?
Cutlery comes into direct contact with the mouth and sensitive gums of the baby. An unsuitable material can cause discomfort or even accidents. Therefore, it is important to prioritize materials:
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BPA and toxin free
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Suitable for gripping
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Easy to clean
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Heat and drop resistant
🔍 Comparison of materials for baby cutlery
🪵 1. Natural wood
✅ Advantages:
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Aesthetic, warm, natural
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Lightweight and pleasant to hold
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Easy to personalize with an engraved name
🚫 Disadvantages:
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Not dishwasher safe
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Less resistant to moisture
Ideal for starter spoons with soft silicone tips.
🍥 2. Food-grade silicone
✅ Advantages:
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Flexible, gentle on gums
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Non-slip, perfect for independent babies
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Dishwasher and microwave safe
🚫 Disadvantages:
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Less rigid for solid foods
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Less durable long-term than stainless steel
Perfect for babies between 4 and 12 months.
🧊 3. Stainless steel (inox)
✅ Advantages:
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Very durable and hygienic
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Perfect for children from 18 months
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Long Lifespan
🚫 Disadvantages:
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Too hard for the gums of the youngest
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Cold sensation in the mouth
💡 And wood + silicone combinations?
The best compromise!
✔️ Wooden handle: rigid, light, customizable
✔️ Silicone tip: flexible, soft, safe
This is exactly what Baby-Crea offers in its meal sets, with baby cutlery engraved with the name.
🛍️ Our recommendation
👉 For babies from 4 to 18 months: wood + silicone cutlery
👉 For older children: stainless steel or rigid silicone cutlery
➡️ Discover Baby-Crea personalized cutlery
❓FAQ
Q: Can wooden cutlery be put in the dishwasher?
A: No, it is better to wash them by hand.
Q: Can silicone go in the microwave?
A: Yes, if it is food-grade and BPA-free.
Q: From what age can stainless steel cutlery be used?
A: Around 18 months to 2 years, when the child has better motor skills.
💬 Conclusion
The choice of baby cutlery material depends on their age, needs, and your lifestyle. For a smooth and safe transition, favor the wood + silicone duo, like those offered in our personalized meal sets on baby-crea.fr.
