Silicone Training Utensils Baby Fork and Spoon by Chris Marzuola |
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| DESIGN NAME: Silicone Training Utensils PRIMARY FUNCTION: Baby Fork and Spoon INSPIRATION: The inspiration for this product came from my twin nephews. I wanted a better product for them to use when learning to feed themselves. I wanted something that a baby would want to use naturally, something that was more universal, no matter if they were left or right handed. The product also needed to be extremely safe, this was one of the top considerations in the design. The silicone material was a perfect choice to pair with the unique shape. I'm very pleased with the success of this design. UNIQUE PROPERTIES / PROJECT DESCRIPTION: These Silicone Training Utensils are designed specifically for tiny hands with multiple options for grasping. The design encourages use and helps with little ones that are new to independent eating. The training utensils are flexible and resilient, with a soft, rubber-like texture that is pleasant to the touch and gentle on babies gums. The unique design has an integrated choke guard for additional safety. The material is hypoallergenic and durable, easy to clean by hand or in the dishwasher. OPERATION / FLOW / INTERACTION: This product is designed for tiny hands to hold. It can be held three different ways. 1) the baby can grasp the outside of the body of the utensil 2) the baby can grasp within the hollow center of the body 3) the baby can grasp from the end of the utensil and hold it in their palm. The product design paired with the silicone material makes it a superior product in both use and safety. PROJECT DURATION AND LOCATION: The product development started in March 2019. The product was brought to market in February 2020 in Arizona. |
PRODUCTION / REALIZATION TECHNOLOGY: This design is made of 100% Food Grade Silicone. The material is hypoallergenic and durable, an excellent choice for this product as it is safe for babies. A sample mold was created at the factory so that we could test the product with numerous babies. Slight changes were made after testing and a final mold was cast for mass production. SPECIFICATIONS / TECHNICAL PROPERTIES: The single utensil measures 38 mm x 35 mm x 84 mm. The packaged set measures 120 mm x 36 mm x 160 mm. TAGS: baby utensils, baby spoon, silicone baby spoon, silicone baby utensils, baby training spoon RESEARCH ABSTRACT: The initial research on this product was in studying videos of babies eating. I also spent time in person with my twin nephews watching them eat using various utensils and even their own hands. I wanted this design to feel natural and also to not be limited to being held in only one way. I wanted it to feel like a natural tool the baby would want to use when trying to eat. I researched what was currently on the market and saw that it was lacking in both material and design. I realized both these things would be crucial in producing a successful product. CHALLENGE: The challenge was in creating a functional sample design to test with babies. Sample molds needed to be created, adding extra cost and time. Each mold added an additional 30 days minimum. The test sample needed to be created from the actual silicone material to truly test its functionality in the hands of a live baby. Once this was finalized official safety testing could proceed as safety is one of our highest concerns. ADDED DATE: 2021-02-26 18:05:30 TEAM MEMBERS (1) : IMAGE CREDITS: Image #1 Photographer Kacy Hughes, 2020 Image #2 Photographer Kacy Hughes, 2020 Image #3 Photographer Kacy Hughes, 2020 Image #4 Photographer Kacy Hughes, 2020 Video Credits: Roko Films, 2020 PATENTS/COPYRIGHTS: Copyrights belong to Tiny Twinkle Inc, 2019 |
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| Visit the following page to learn more: https://tinytwinkle.com/ | |||||
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NAME: Tiny Twinkle PROFILE: At Tiny Twinkle we pride ourselves on creating high quality, safe products for babies and parents. Our unique Kaffle™ fabric is based on a weave used for generations. It is more absorbent, faster-drying, and softer than muslin. Kaffle prints won't dull with time and even get softer with use! Tiny Twinkle, helping little ones "Shine from the start"! |
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Silicone Training Utensils Baby Fork and Spoon by Chris Marzuola is Winner in Baby, Kids' and Children's Products Design Category, 2020 - 2021.· Press Members: Login or Register to request an exclusive interview with Chris Marzuola. · Click here to register inorder to view the profile and other works by Chris Marzuola. |
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