Many babies are reluctant to open their mouths for a spoon at first – after all, eating from a spoon after months on a “liquid diet” is a totally new experience. Sometimes, by refusing the spoon, he may simply be trying to tell you that he’s just not interested in solid foods yet. Don’t force the issue – just leave it for a few days and try again. Sometimes, feeding your baby can become a battle of wills …but it’s important to stay relaxed and keep mealtimes fun for both of you.
Are you using a spoon designed for a young baby’s delicate mouth and gums? Most baby spoons are smaller versions of adult spoons, and they are not ergonomically engineered to help a baby transition to solids.
The solution on this problemi s SPONI. Designed by ZAGO Design Agency from New York, Spuni is not just a small spoon. Spuni’s unique “tulip” profile is designed to trigger the instinctive latching reaction that babies develop during breast and bottle feeding. It allows a baby to suck food off the spoon with less spillover, making each meal a more pleasurable experience for all.
“ We started brainstorming ways to change how babies begin eating solid food, which led to an idea that evolved into the current design – a geometrically engineered spoon to improve the feeding experience for infants as they transition from fluids to solids. After this first brainstorm, we observed that most baby spoons were simply miniaturized versions of adult spoons with little regard for the ergonomic needs of an infant.
Close observation of feeding habits and waste helped us develop a product that was truly unique in its geometry. Spuni’s patented “tulip” profile triggers the infant to suck food off the spoon, the redesigned shape and depth minimizes regurgitation and waste. Through early prototype tests, we observed that this new spoon worked exceptionally well during multiple feedings with our Spuni “test babies”.
We believe that Spuni will offer the best spoon for babies when it comes to contemporary material selection, safety and tactile experience.” The Spuni product execution team is comprised of: Marcel, a MIT trained Medical Device and Manufacturing Entrepreneur – Trevor, a MIT Technology and Finance professional – Isabel, a PR and Communications specialist – Jan, an experienced Industrial Designer and Zago, a New York-based design agency. For more information, we invite you to watch this video presentation and than to follow the links bellow.