using toddler silverware??

has anyone ever heard of using toddler silverware to eat smaller bites?? i think its something i might try i am still inhaling my food and need to learn to slow it down. trying to make as many positive changes as i can now so i can get in the routine of things before my supervised diet is over.

I use toddler silverware.  It's been really helpful and you learn to savour every bite that enters your mouth.  Although I have had some people poke some fun at me, I consider it a valuable tool. 

Take care,
Michelle

thanks, i picked some up today. they're bent like for babies but i didnt want to spent twice as much on the really big set. i imagine some people are heartless, but i know it can be a helpful tool and i plan to use it.

I was able to pick up plastic baby sized spoons at the local dollar store to have a few handy. They do slow down the intake of food and allow your stomach to feel the satisfaction before overly full. Remember to put the spoon down between bites and chew slowly too. Hugs

I bought some and I think it's a great way to enforce portion control. I plan to use them at home, not in public, though. I also bought toddler bowls for the same reason.

i bought some for post op to start learning...and of course afterwards when i can feel that bite....I can not wait to use it....I had surg on 1st.  Also, bought the good sippy cups so my cup can lay where i lay and fall in bed if i need to...because i have figured out the 64oz  hard...and you have to sip sip sip....and I am a big baby and do not care about being outside or anything...i keep my cup and drink...so i keep track....and bonus something funny...I LUV TINKERBELL so I have tink cups, utensils, even lil bowls and plates....SMILES

I thought about doing that and a lot of people said it helped them, but.. NOPE!
I figured I needed to learn to be "normal" after surgery, so I use normal everything and watch my portions.

However... Do what you need to do for you!  Whatever it takes.. It's worth it!

I fully believe in the power of these "baby spoons" etc, especially early out. Once eating smaller bites and slower get to be more of a habit, you can use anything and still do well. And as kathy said.. a biggie is making sure you put your utensil down between each bite! This is a big help to not over filling yourself.

I'm with ledaizy - I really decided to use what I'll use the rest of my life - grown up table ware, but I also agree with what someone else said - DO WHAT WORKS FOR YOU!!  

I use smaller plates, but I have done that in the past, too.  I do take small bites and I do try to remember to set the spoon or fork down between bites. When I east something dense (like meat) I count 30 chews, even still!