Recommended chopsticks of the perfect length for children!

At what age do children start using chopsticks?

When your child starts eating by themselves using a fork or spoon, you may be wondering when they should start using chopsticks. Depending on the kindergarten, it's okay for them to eat with anything they like in the younger years, but in some kindergartens they start using chopsticks from the middle years onwards. Since children develop at different paces, rather than focusing on age, it may be time to start using chopsticks based on their behavior and when they are able to do the following...!!

- I can now draw with pencils and crayons

・Can make peace signs

・Less food spills when eating with a spoon and fork

・When I first became interested in chopsticks

I think the most important thing is when they first start to become interested in chopsticks. If children and adults alike aren't interested, they won't be motivated to do anything.

It also seems like a good time to be able to control the movement of your fingertips to a certain extent.

What is the size of children's chopsticks?

Chopstick sizes vary from adult to child, and you can find the perfect pair for you using the following method.

Make an arrow with the thumb and index finger of your dominant hand at right angles and measure the distance from your index finger to your thumb.
Multiply the measured value by 1.5 to find the length of chopsticks that is perfect for you.

For those who can't be bothered to measure each and every one, we will give you a rough guide to chopstick sizes based on your child's height and age!

Height under 100cm - 2 years old → 13cm
Height 100-110cm 3-4 years old → 14.5cm
Height 110-120cm 5-6 years old → 16cm
Height 120-130cm 7-9 years old → 18cm

*Products sold at The Ichi are 14.5cm and up.

14.5cm chopsticks

Beech Parent and Child Hexagonal Chopsticks - Vermilion - 14.5cm ¥1,900 (¥2,090 including tax)

The beech wood is carved into a comfortable hexagonal shape, making the most of its grain, and the tips are treated with a non-slip coating. These chopsticks come in different colors and lengths so the whole family can use them.

18cm chopsticks

○△□ Natural beech offset chopsticks - red yellow 18cm / red blue 18cm ¥1,400 (tax included ¥1,540)

These chopsticks come in two combinations: triangular and round chopsticks, or triangular and square chopsticks. You can hold them neatly by placing your thumb, index finger, and middle finger on the three sides of the triangular chopsticks. You can choose between round or square chopsticks, so they fit a variety of hands.

[Mansaku Select] Wakasa Lacquer Ball Children's Chopsticks ¥900 (¥990 including tax)

These chopsticks were selected by Hashiya Mansaku, who visited workshops all over Japan. [What is Wakasa Lacquerware?] Wakasa Lacquerware, which accounts for over 80% of Japan's lacquered chopsticks market, is a traditional craft from Obama City, Fukui Prefecture, characterized by unique patterns such as eggshell, seashell, and raised patterns.

Parent-child chopsticks are also recommended!!

[Cat-themed Selection] Animals Zoo Zhopsticks Dishwasher-Safe Cat-themed Parent-Child Chopsticks - Black Cat ¥900 (¥990 including tax)

Neko Masshigura, which also has a wide selection of original products, has selected cat-themed tableware from its selection, and is introducing one of the lacquered parent-child chopsticks from the popular Animals Zoo Zhopsticks series.

[Mansaku Select] Wakasa Lacquerware Parent and Child Chopsticks - Starch Syrup and Strawberry ¥900 (¥990 including tax)

Conclusion

What did you think? Was it helpful? Hashiya Mansaku not only sells chopsticks, but also chopstick rests, small plates, and other products! In addition to the products introduced in this column, we also have many other products, so please take a look!

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