I've been looking into getting some of these.
DOes anyone have them for the children to use? Are they any good?
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I've been looking into getting some of these.
DOes anyone have them for the children to use? Are they any good?
I have used them for years for play dough with supervision only. Never in the kitchen as I believe it is safer to teach children how to use a proper knife safely.
I was thinking of getting some of these so am interested to see what people say....
What sort of age do you use them for? Is it really impossible for children to cut themselves with one?
I want something for 2 year olds to use to chop fruit etc. They use plastic knives for play dough, but need something stronger for fruit. I don't think they've got the necessary control for a proper knife (which is what I use when they're older), so want something they can have a go with, but not end up chopping their fingers off.
Yes, I love them, great for fruit, cheese, sandwiches etc. Not cheap but well worth it.
http://www.ikea.com/gb/en/catalog/products/60137571/
I use these. They cut apple etc. and very safe
Wibble x
I've got the pampered chef knives ... They are good BUT they saw rather than cut food. Fine for soup but not great for presentation!
I use some proper, but not really sharp knives with the older LOs.
We use plastic knives with playdough and proper metal knives for meals.
I've just bought a Kinderkitchen knife for the children - shaped like a dog it's really cute and very child friendly.
They enjoy helping to set out snack and now they can cut up their lunch too :D
Thank you...crystal clear now!
No I wouldn't use them for a 2yr old 3+ but they don't really cut fruit etc very well which is why I wait and teach them to use a proper small knife first. The first knife I use is a small fruit knife which is serrated but not sharp, they could still hurt themselves if it is not sued well but it is designed to cut and peel fruit. We all used to carry them in our handbags. I have mine, my mum's and my grandmothers but I'm not sure where you would get them now. Prob in a holiday gift shop. They come in a small sheath.
I use them for early years children, also find that they don't really care what it looks like, just happy that they have had a good chop!
I agree stoneware is brilliant, Yorkshire puddings with virtually no fat in them!
I have never been to a Pampered Chef party nor do I own any Pampered Chef products...yet!
I do feel as if I'm missing out :laughing: