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TinyTongs: A handy helper to get little kids interested in eating

Parents are always looking for new ways to get little kids more interested in food. It seems on most days its not the food but the presentation of the food that makes all the difference to picky toddlers.

My girls (ages 2 and 4) fit that bill. But a new product has brought some renewed interest in eating on those finiky days: TinyTongs.

TinyTongs are mom-invented. They're basically giant chopsticks meet kid forks. They come in several colors and are sized perfectly for little hands. Tiny Tongs are non-toxic, lead, BPA and Phtalate free, suitable for children from 12 months through 5 years, and dishwasher safe.

My girls have been using them for a few weeks. They grip and control the tiny tongs easily and get excited when I get them out for dinner instead of a fork. They like using them to pick up everything from pasta to mashed potatoes. They're not magic makers to get them to eat all their food but they definitely get things going.

You can find out more about TinyTongs at www.tinytongs.com. Use coupon code exam20 to receive a 20% discount on any order!

 

 

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Early Childhood Parenting Examiner

Angele Sionna has been a professional journalist for over a decade. She enjoys writing about family activities, travel, food and, of course,...

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  • TBE 2 years ago
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    ridiculous. just teach em to use the proper utensils. too much time being wasted inventing these ridiculous things.

  • mamama 2 years ago
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    this should be sight to see

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