elijah has had cutlery for quite a while now - you know like the slightly blunted forks and knives and spoons. he will use them quite well but if hes really hungry or its something that just won't stay on a fork (spaghetti!) or ummm he just doesnt feel like it he still uses his hands...or if we are in a rush i feed him.
he has had spoons for umm probably since christmas because he would refuse to eat and just spend all of his time trying to grab the spoon so i give him two - he likes something in both hands!!! the oxo ones are nice, expensive but a good shape and sturdy.