[Finger grip is very important!] It is said that it is best for infants (babies) to progress from the palm grip (holding spoons and forks from above) where the child grasps them from above with the thumb and index finger (ages 1-2.5), to the pencil grip (ages 2 and over). Once the "finger grip" is achieved, the transition to the "pencil grip" becomes smooth, bringing the child closer to the finger posture they will use to hold chopsticks in the future. This all-important "finger grip" is currently quite difficult with regular spoons and forks. Our product, "Cocomogu," is an educational cutlery designed to allow the thumb, index finger, and middle finger to naturally grasp the spoon and fork, allowing for a smooth "finger grip," and to promote a finger posture similar to that of a pencil or chopstick grip, helping children to hold chopsticks in the future!
[Developed with a Public Health Nurse!] Public health nurses are like total coordinators who accompany you through child-rearing. We developed this product together with a public health nurse who is still active in the industry. We discussed with the nurse, who is knowledgeable about intellectual and nutritional education, what kind of spoon and fork is best for practicing before holding chopsticks? What shape is best for smoothly progressing to a "pencil grip" finger posture? We then asked moms and dads with children aged 1 to 2.5 years to fill out a survey, and we worked step by step to complete the product.
[Made in Tsubame-Sanjo, a city famous for its metalwork!] The stainless steel parts of the spoons and forks are made by artisans in Tsubame-Sanjo, a city famous for its metalwork. Tsubame-Sanjo products have a level of finish that is second to none, and even small items like baby spoons and forks are carefully finished one by one. The techniques passed down in this artisan town since the Edo period have been further refined and are still alive today. The parts that come into direct contact with children's (toddlers and babies') mouths are made in the traditional Japanese town of Tsubame-Sanjo, ensuring high safety, and the entire product, including the main body, is made in Japan (100% domestic product).
[Supervised by a dentist!] Oral education is said to be just as important as nutritional education. Proper oral education is expected to improve tooth alignment and bite alignment, reducing the risk of future dental treatment. Oral education is also said to have a positive impact on language development and overall health. Using proper cutlery (spoons and forks) is important for oral education. Coco Mogu is used by many children under the supervision of a dentist as cutlery suitable for oral education.
[Meets High Safety Standards!] Since these products come into contact with children's (toddlers and babies') mouths, they require strict safety standards. Cocomogu baby cutlery (spoons and forks) have passed the Food Sanitation Act and have also undergone and passed official food hygiene safety tests. We offer highly safe products, containing no substances or additives that are considered harmful to health. Furthermore, all of our baby cutlery is made in Japan, so all of our materials are "100% Japanese." Everyone involved in the product, from makers to wholesalers and retailers, prioritizes safety, and we can guarantee that our materials are completely free of unnecessary impurities.
"Cocomogu" is an educational cutlery set consisting of a baby spoon and a fork. Designed for training babies before they learn to use chopsticks, "Cocomogu" features indentations on both sides and the top, allowing them to naturally grasp a pencil with their thumb, index finger, and middle finger, making it an easy transition to using chopsticks. The stainless steel tip is made in Tsubame-Sanjo, while the handle (made of ABS resin and silicone rubber) is made in a factory in Japan, making it a 100% Japanese-made product. With a focus on safety and security, this product is manufactured entirely in Japan. We collaborated with public health nurses and nutrition education experts in product development to ensure it is easy to use and fits the size of Japanese children's hands and mouths.