Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Hello, we have just changed our home corner and added real knifes and forks ect.. the kids love it but 4 have cut themselfs already, they are supervised but it still happends, i just wonderd if any of you use them and what you think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 (edited) We have Ikea plastic knives and forks, and we use these (not the actual same ones) at lunchtime too - so for the children they are 'real' Edited March 27, 2009 by Cait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 We use real and haven't had any injuries but that could be down to a gory lecture on the consequences of messing around our nursery teacher gives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 ive done the talk alot!! i couldnt belive how many kids dont use them at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 maybe use plastic ones for a bit then move onto real ones once they are more confident using them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marion Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 We find that children who are used to "toy" tools (knives or hammers and saws) are more likely to misuse them than children who have real equipment and are aware of the dangers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I use a middle ground-a set of metal children sized life like knives and forks from ......ikea The children love them and think they are real. They make a real knife and fork noise as well when washed up Metal home corner knives and forks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I was actually looking for those but as you can't buy them online I asked a parent who was going (our Ikea is 3hrs away) and she came back with plastic - beggars can't be choosers they say! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 How sharp are the knives? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 I use a middle ground-a set of metal children sized life like knives and forks from ......ikea The children love them and think they are real. They make a real knife and fork noise as well when washed up Metal home corner knives and forks just had to re read this!-thought it said "mental children sized...."!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 How sharp are the knives? Not sharp at all. I don't think you could cut anything that required any pressure. A banana would be ok but they wouldn't cut an apple if you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 we had a plastic picnic set and had one boy who managed to break half of them and cut 3 children with the others on the first day they were out!! I have to be present at lunchtime to ensure the children are given knives instead of spoons at lunchtime, they wont get spoons at school!! (well I dont think they will, not to eat their main course) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aliamch Posted March 27, 2009 Share Posted March 27, 2009 Our children chop their fruit and veg with children's safety knives we got from The Pampered Chef range. No cut fingers and the knives cut through toughies like carrots and turnips. They're £3 each, but we've had ours for about three years now and they're used everyday. Karrie https://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_...;viewAllOutlet= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Is it an american firm or just an international website? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kittycat1279 Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Here's the link for the UK one. https://www.pamperedchef.com/ordering/prod_...mp;words=cookie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cait Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 that seems to take me to the same place - never mind, I'll look myself. Thanks anyway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 So if the knives arent sharp enough to cut an apple, how did they cut anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inge Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 that seems to take me to the same place - never mind, I'll look myself. Thanks anyway have a look at running bunnys blog.. she is a pampered chef consultant.. PM her for more info if you are interested in the knives, she may be able to help.. Inge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running Bunny Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 Hi everyone! Karrie has just told me about this thread - thanks Karrie. The 'My Safe Cutters' are really good - there is no age recommendation on them, but they are perfectly safe for pre-schoolers and there is a 30-day no quibble money back guarantee thingy on them if you are not happy, so it's worth a look! They can also be used for crafts - playdough and modelling clay too. Whilst I'm on, you could always add a food chopper, cheese grater or decorater bottle set to start a nursery cookware set. You can also do fundraisers with Pampered Chef for your nursery - if you get orders of over £150, you get 15% back in money or points to use towards more products. You can buy direct through my website, so PM me for more information. RB x (Sarah) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dottyp Posted March 28, 2009 Share Posted March 28, 2009 My goodness - they look lethal !! However our snack bar is just changing after easter for children to cut up their own fruit so i will need something that's gonna get through an apple - just make sure i have enough accident forms at hand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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