I wish I had tried them with my first child. We tried several brands with her including Munchkin, Beaba and Gerber and none of them impressed me. Now with my 18 month old we have started Ikea Kalas and it has been a great success. Not only does he love using them like a big boy, but our 4 year old loves them too! Heck, I find myself reaching out for them from time to time. Here's what I like. The plastic fork actually pierces the food! No more boring plastic or metal baby utensils. The knife works well and is safe to use. My daughter actually loves using knives while playing with her clay. They are a good size so my 18 months, 4 years and even my husband and I can use them. They come in fun colors and 6 complete sets so they last!