Maroon spoon

The Maroon spoon, globally recognized and praised by speech therapists, is the favorite spoon for many professionals who assist young children with eating disorders, such as biting off a spoon. Its design is unique and effective, as most standard spoons are often too deep or too wide, thereby offering too much food in one bite. The shape of this children's spoon is such that it makes biting off easier and is mainly used in food guidance, not only with children but also with adults who have an oversensitive oral area or poor lip closure.

The Maroon spoon is just right, not too deep and not too shallow, with the correct width to make biting off easier. The bowl is narrow and shallow, thereby putting exactly the right amount of food on the spoon. This spoon is ideal for use with children who have poor lip closure, oral hypersensitivity, or incorrect/insufficient use of the tongue when swallowing, such as when the tongue is pushed forward when swallowing instead of against the palate.

Made from sturdy plastic with rounded edges, the Maroon spoon does not feel sharp and is also a plastic spoon with a safe, non-sharp edge and shallow curvature for easier biting off. The plastic absorbs the food's temperature less quickly than a metal spoon, meaning the spoon does not feel too hot or too cold. Unlike metal spoons that become hot or cold depending on the food's temperature, this material does not feel cold, hot, or hard. This makes the spoon extremely suitable for use with children who have difficulty eating or not eating at all, and also for children who are eating from a spoon for the first time.

Although the Maroon spoons are extremely tough and break-resistant, and made from FDA-approved ABS without latex, lead, BPA, or phthalates, they are not recommended for users with a very strong biting reflex. The spoons can be washed in the dishwasher, but according to the manufacturer, hand washing is best since experience shows that the spoon discolors, and it is advised not to dry with heat or boil/sterilize.

The Maroon spoons are available in two sizes: small, with dimensions of 14.5 x 3.5 x 2.2 cm, and wide, with dimensions of 15 x 3.5 x 3 cm. With the right balance between functionality and comfort, the Maroon spoon is an essential tool for professionals and parents aiming for a positive and healthy eating experience for children and adults with specific needs.