In place of a knife, the garden hoe pusher is the best way to get kids to learn how to push their food onto their spoon without making a mess. These utensils help children develop fine motor skills and independence. The textured handles make it easy for small hands to grip the utensils. Made and packaged in the USA. Dishwasher safe. Food safety tested materials, CPSIA compliant; BPA, Phthalate, PVC, lead, and paint-free.