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BABBLE
March 7, 2011
TOP 7 BABY PRODUCTS THAT PARENTS DON'T KNOW THEY NEED
Reading through our Top 50 Mom Bloggers’ must-have product picks got me thinking about the life-changing abilities of good baby products. There are baby products that are continuously praised as “must-haves” — like baby carriers, baby wipes and exersaucers — and for good reason.
But there are also products I’ve come across that I never knew I needed. And while you can certainly muster through life without them, you simply won’t want to.
Here are 7 underrated products that will change your life:
#2 - Tiny Bites Food Shears
These cutlery-grade stainless steel food scissors are specially designed for parents to cut up food for their little ones. We know you might think it’s silly and unnecessary — nothing that a fork and a knife can’t handle — but have you ever tried cutting up pasta with one hand? Or grapes? Pizza? These Tiny Bites scissors make food prep drastically faster and easier — so much so that they’re one of my all-time favorite baby product finds. I can’t recommend them enough.
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PEOPLE.COM
December 4, 2010
TAKE A BITE OUT OF MEAL PREP WITH TINY BITES FOOD SHEARS
When baby sinks her teeth — or gums — into table food for the first time, you’ll offer her bites in a size she can handle.
Unfortunately, not all foods come in baby-sized portions.
Tiny Bites Food Shears ($10 for two) let you skip the fork and knife, by quickly and easily slicing through all the foods you’ll serve your tot.
Grapes, green beans and even a grilled cheese are no match for these cutlery-grade stainless steel blades, which are BPA and lead-free and leave no metallic aftertaste.
They’re are also outfitted with some pretty neat features, like a comfort spring for adjusting the tension while cutting thicker foods, and a protective blade cover.
Best of all, each pair is dishwasher-safe. Buy them at Tinybites.com
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ARIZONA MAMA
November 26, 2010
STOCKING STUFFER: TINY BITES FOOD SHEARS
If you have a toddler then you have to get some Tiny Bites!
I am constantly cutting up Jayden's food. I am so worried about him choking on a piece of waffle or a chunk of chicken. I know that I probably cut them even smaller then I need to, but I am just cautious. Now all this cutting is taking a toll on my plates. I am too lazy to get out a cutting board and I don't want to wash an extra dish (the cutting board). So I often just cut his food on his plate, which leaves little marks and cuts in the plate. But recently I saw Tiny Bites and I was immediately interested. Tiny Bites offered to send me a sample to try out.
Tiny Bites are food shears perfect for cutting up food. Tiny Bites Food Shears are BPA-free and do not contain any lead. The handles and protective blade cover are made from ABS plastic. Each Food Shear is 5 1/2" inches in diameter. The cutlery-grade stainless steel blades are 2 1/2" inches long. I also love the Tiny Bites are dishwasher safe. And I love that they have a protective cover too! This makes them perfect for the diaper bag. We will take Jayden to Peter Piper Pizza sometimes and I HATE cutting up his pizza with the plastic knife and fork on a thin little paper plate. I love that I can just keep a pair in my diaper bag for eating out. Tiny Bites come with 2 pair in the package.
I tried out the Tiny Bites when we had a pizza for dinner. I cut it up and they worked great.
In the morning Jayden often likes to eat waffles so I tried it on them. Wonderful.
For lunch one day I cut up some fish sticks and tater tots.
So far everything that I have tried the Tiny Bites on has worked wonderfully. I really love these things. They are so easy to use and they don't crush the food when your cutting like a knife can. I keep one pair at home and one in my diaper bag. They are great when out. I would say that any parent of a toddler this is a must have. I am so excited to have these now. I use them daily. And what is great too is that when you order them online there is free shipping anywhere in the US!!
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ONE MORE MAKES FOUR
August 2, 2010
TINY BITES FOOD SHEARS: PRODUCT REVIEW
With two kids under the age of two I am always looking for gadgets that will save me some time. Saving time, especially at meal times is a must! It is a usually happening that both children are screaming for their food as I rush around the kitchen preparing a toddler meal and a bottle for the infant.
Allow me to introduce you to... Tiny Bites Food Shears!
I was so excited when they arrived in the mail right before mealtime so I decided to put them to use immediately.
Today's lunch for Anika went from this: (notice full plate of uncut, toddler food)
To this in no time flat! (Bite sized toddler pieces!)
Tiny Bites Food Shears come in a pack of two which is great because you can leave one in the kitchen at home as well as throw one in the diaper bag for when you are out and about.
I LOVED that I didn't have to get out the cutting board and a knife to cut up lunch today. The Tiny Bites Food Shears are dishwasher safe but I gave them a quick wash in the sink when I was cleaning up lunch so they are ready to go for dinner tonight.
Want to know some other great things about the Tiny Bites Food Shears?
* They are BPA and lead free. * The blades are made of cutlery-grade stainless steel. * They cut through everything from bagels to pizza to hot dogs to grapes. * They come with a child proof protective blade cover. * There is a comfort cutting spring attached. * They are dishwasher safe.
Tiny Bites Food Shears come in a pack of two and can be purchased for only $9.99 which includes FREE shipping!
I'm so glad the Tiny Bites folks (especially Anila) sent this product to me to try out. I would recommend the Food Shears to any parent who is looking to save a little time during mealtime prep. They definitely helped eliminate some screaming in my house during lunch! (See the huge smile on Anika's face!)
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THE BEST MOMS.COM
July 26, 2010
THE BEST MOMS PRODUCT REVIEWS
When we were approached to review and giveaway a set of food shears by Tiny Bites, we jumped at the chance. As moms, we know that the transitional time from bottles to solids can be very scary - and for good reason. You want your little one venturing into new foods and flavors, but you also want to keep them safe. Tiny Bites Food Shears are the perfect tool to help you get your baby, toddler and even big kids to eat something other than Cheerios (no offense Cheerios).
Developed by parents, Tiny Bites Food Shears are a must have for all families and caretakers. The food shears make it so easy to cut all foods into the tiniest little bites comfortably - and they are very well constructed with food grade stainless steel blades that will last. Forget your fork and knife and go for the Tiny Bites Food Shears!
Your Tiny Bites Food Shears come in packs of two for $9.99 (I know!) so you can keep a pair in your purse and a pair in the kitchen-super handy when you make the “impromptu dinner out because karate when longer than expected and I forgot to thaw anything” run. Both pair have a safety cover so the shears will not damage your purse or diaper bag and they won’t nick you when you reach in to grab something. And, let’s not forget about being able to cut pancakes and other foods into shapes - we love Tiny Bites.
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COOL MOM PICKS
July 8, 2010
SHEAR GENIUS
My significant other, the culinary school grad, has turned me onto the joys of scissors in the kitchen. While I use them mainly to cut off the stupid packaging I can't pull open with my hands, he has always used kitchen shears for cutting herbs quickly, trimming veggies, and even cutting the kids' food into manageable bite sizes.
So when I saw the thoughtfully-designed Tiny Bites Food Shears, I knew just where they were coming from. The shears are designed so you can safely cut grapes, slices of pizza, or hot dog slices into toddler-sized bites.
The bright red or blue handles help you differentiate from the scissors in the drawer for projects involving glitter glue, and the food-grade steel is safer than using your IKEA scissors for cutting food, which is what parents Ed and Anila Nitekman used to do use before inventing these.
I like that the safety cover lets you tuck it into a diaper bag or tote it along to a picnic, plus there's a convenient little ruler along the blade helps you nail the right size nibbles. Of course after some practice, it's not too hard to figure out what a half-inch of a hot dog is, but it's some nice reassurance for new moms just starting to let her toddler feed himself. Or for parents of siblings (ahem) who constantly fight about who got the bigger piece of watermelon.
Find kitchen shears made just for children's food online at the Tiny Bites website, or at buybuyBaby.
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STROLLER TRAFFIC
June 29, 2010
THE GOTTA GET IT LIST: 25 BABY PRODUCTS THAT WILL SAVE YOUR LIFE
Tiny Bites takes the frustration out of cutting grapes and pasta into toddler bites. $9.99 for two at tinybites.com
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ONE HUNGRY MAMA
May 27, 2010
PRODUCT REVIEW
When I was contacted by Anila Nitekman, creator and designer of Tiny Bites Food Shears, I was immediately skeptical. I gave her my spiel: I don’t accept free product in exchange for product reviews; she was welcome to send a pair, but I would only mention them if I absolutely loved them. I usually leave it there, but this time I felt compelled to say more. The thing is, I have food shears, and it’s no secret that they are my all-time favorite kitchen tool. I use them for everything from deboning a chicken to cutting up the Hungry Boy’s food. Why would I need another pair? Another smaller pair just for cutting kid portions?
So, I explained that her shears would probably be wasted on me given my deep attachment to my regular shears. Anila’s response was brilliant: she wanted to send a pair even more because she loves convincing skeptics.
Well, alrighty. Bring it on. And so my Tiny Bites Food Shears arrived in the mail. Just like that.
I suppose the fact that you’re reading a post about it gives away that I love these small, ingenious shears. But let me tell you why.
First of all, I know that I didn’t pay for mine, but for a reasonable $9.99 (free ground shipping!) you get TWO shears, both of which come with a child-proof blade cover. That means, one pair for home and the other for your bag. Suddenly, dealing with cutting food in restaurants, on the playground and while traveling just got easy. Brilliant!
Another super smart design feature is the on-blade ruler that helps you measure each bite. Hello—great idea! And one that I know will resonate with first time moms. (I was so nervous about appropriate bite size when my first started eating finger foods.)
On top of it, these shears are lead and BPA-free and dishwasher safe.
And though I initially scoffed at the idea of separate shears just for cutting the kids’ food, there is something nice (to the clean freak in me) about knowing that the shears I use to portion kids’ food haven’t cut off fish heads and such like. Maybe that’s just me.
Either way, I’m sold. Victory for the folks at Tiny Bites Food Shears. Another skeptic turned!
Get yours at a retail location near you or on their site!
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MOMMY'S FREE TIME
May 27, 2010
PRODUCT REVIEW
Lately I have switched from using a knife to cut up the kids' food to using kitchen scissors. It was so hard to get those perfect bite size cut with the knife and so much easier and quicker to use scissors. However, my kitchen scissors happen to be very sharp and I have the battle scars to prove it. That's why I was beyond excited to get the opportunity to try out Tiny Bites!
Tiny Bites are BPA-free, lead-free food shears that can be used on multiple foods. They were created by parents that were trying to find the solution to the issue of food portion size and safety for their kids, along with trying to cut down on food prep time. That's why Tiny Bites are the perfect answer to the dilemma of getting meals ready for babies and toddlers in a minimal amount of time. These shears come in packs of two, one to keep at home and one to take with you, in the colors of red and blue. They also have a great protective sheaf that slips right over the scissors when they are not in use. Great for those curious toddlers who can 't wait to see how they work!
My Take: Tiny Bites are now my "go-to" tool for meal time. Granted I haven't gotten to the stage where I can make the cute and creative meals like the one pictured above, but I am able to cut up some stylish pancakes and apples and strawberries! What's even better, the kids love them! Mommy is a lot quicker at getting the food out and has less accidents!
We even took a pair when we went out to dinner at a popular family restaurant. I used to take foods for the little ones with us, simply because restaurants don't have toddler meals. Kids' meals do not count as toddler meals because the portions of food are way too large and the size of each bite is too big! I pulled out the Tiny Bites and quickly cut up a grilled cheese sandwich for both Big and Lil LuvBug. The waitress thought they were really cool. She's never seen anything like them. This weekend we are headed out of town and I plan on taking them with us! The only issue I had, and this may be more of a personal one, was that I found it difficult to cut some fruits (kiwi and strawberries) without mashing them up. I think it just takes a little practice.
If you check out the Tiny Bites website you can see exactly what kinds of meals you can create with a little practice. You can also read some great testimonials from parents and if you're a star watcher find out what celebrity couples use these with their own families. Here's a hint: Brangelina!
Buy it: Tiny Bites can be purchased directly from the website for the reasonable price of $9.99 for a pack of two!
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TINY GREEN MOM
May 21, 2010
PRODUCT REVIEW
Mealtimes become less stressful for both parents and children with Tiny Bites™ Food Shears! These portable food shears make it easy to provide babies and toddlers with bite-sized pieces for safe consumption. Picky eater on your hands? No problem! You can cut shapes, letters, or animals out of their food to make mealtime fun. For more tips & tricks on feeding, click here.
Tiny Bites™ were created by parents Ed & Anila Nitekman who desired to make mealtimes less stressful for parents & caregivers.
Both convenient and portable, Tiny Bites™ arrive in a package of two, with a child-proof protective blade cover to protect small fingers. You can tuck one shear in your diaper bag or purse for on-the-go, and keep one at home. Tiny Bites™ are made of cutlery-grade stainless steel and they are dishwasher-safe, which makes them easy to wash. Tiny Bites™ Food Shears are also BPA-free and lead-free which ”Mom” at Tiny Green Mom just loves!
Very affordable at just $9.99 for two, you can purchase Tiny Bites™ online at www.tinybites.com
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BABY DICKEY: LIFE OF A WORKING MAMA
May 2010
PRODUCT REVIEW
It’s almost time for Ryan to start solids. We’re really interested in doing baby-led weaning which means skipping the rice cereals and purees all together and letting Ryan pick up, chew and eat his own REAL food. That’s why I was super excited to receive Tiny Bites Food Shears. These shears can cut food prep time in half and ensure a safe consumption size for your lil one. They’re portable kitchen scissors designed by parents. What’s fun about this? You can cut the food into fun shapes and letters if you want. I can just see myself making Christmas trees and Valentine’s day hearts and pumpkins.
So why not use a knife? Some foods would be really hard to cut up with a knife. For example – grapes, pasta or green beans! Or tougher foods and having only a plastic knife handy. Well what about using regular scissors? They can leave a metallic taste on the food and who knows if they contain lead or BPA! Okay, what about normal kitchen shears? They’re usually much larger and not as easy to use–plus, they’d be harder to travel with because of their size. Tiny Bites comes in a package with TWO shears so you can leave one at home and throw one in your diaper bag!!
I think this is an ingenious invention and I can’t wait until Ryan is eating solids and we get to use these handy little things. I also think it’s wonderful that they thought to put TWO pairs in a package. Things like to go missing with a lil one around (or is it the mommy brain?)
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LADY AND THE BLOG
May 20, 2010
PRODUCT REVIEW
Parents everywhere will love how much easier mealtime will become with Tiny Bites™ Food Shears! Whether at home or out to eat at a favorite restaurant, Tiny Bites™ Food Shears make it simple to provide young children with bite-sized pieces to ensure that food is safe for consumption. Rather than slicing and cutting away at larger items, such as french toast, pancakes and toast, you can cut right through them with the shears into strips, pieces, and for fun – shapes or letters! Think hearts on Valentine’s Day, stars for your little soccer star – you name it!
Tiny Bites™ are super portable, and arrive in a package of two, so you can stash one in your diaper bag or purse, and one in the kitchen drawer. Made of cutlery-grade stainless steel, they are dishwasher-safe, which makes them a breeze to clean, and most importantly, Tiny Bites™ are BPA-free and lead-free. They also come with a child-proof protective blade cover to protect little fingers.
Affordably-priced, Tiny Bites™ were created by parents, Ed & Anila Nitekman, who wanted to make mealtimes less stressful for parents everywhere, knowing that common concerns over consumption size for toddlers or how to avoid food battles with picky eaters are typical. You can read more about their story on TinyBites.com.
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STROLLER IN THE CITY
May 19, 2010
PRODUCT REVIEW
Jason’s friends’ created this really nifty product called “Tiny Bites” and were generous enough to send us a sample to try out. They are scissors designed for parents to cut food into tiny and safe pieces for their children. These shears cut everything from pizza to grapes and I even cut Ryder’s pancakes into fun shapes yesterday morning! And the best part is they are BPA and lead free! Get them at www.buybuybaby.com
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SIPPY CUP MOM
May 11, 2010
PRODUCT REVIEW
I contacted Anila about doing a review and giveaway of Tiny Bites Food Shears for the blog and she graciously sent a pair of Tiny Bites to be reviewed and TWO to give away!
The package arrived on Saturday just before we had family over for a BBQ. I was so excited to try this out on Hayden's meal that I didn't take any pictures. I just ripped open the package and started cutting away. Luckily, I was alone in the kitchen so no one had to hear me squealing happily at cutting up Hayden's food. The food cut up so quickly and easily. No more getting out the cutting board for the fruit that he is constantly snacking on ALL DAY.
I made sure to take pictures of Hayden's next meal of Cheese and Veggie Quesadilla, Strawberries and Oranges.
The great thing about Tiny Bites Food Shears is no more cutting board! No more knives! The food cut so quickly and it's easy to cut into fun shapes also! It's also BPA Free and each shear has a protective blade cover so you can throw in the diaper bag or purse for eating out. (Wouldn't it be great if restaurants carried these?!)
Here's some more great things about Tiny Bites Food Shears!
~Child Proof Protective Blade Cover ~Cutlery Grade Stainless Steel Blades ~BPA and Lead Free ~Dishwasher Safe ~Can cut through thick food too
Tiny Bites are sold two in a package (Blue and Red!) for only $9.99 including FREE shipping!
I also want to add that Anila is super nice. We had some really pleasant email conversations. I truly think this is a great product. I love that her and her husband created these. They are parents of a toddler so they know what it's like!
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DEAL WISE MOMMY
May 4, 2010
PRODUCT REVIEW
Thanks to Tiny Bites for sending me a set of Tiny Bites Food Shears! We love them so much. My son is just going to be 3 in June and still needs foods cut up. Colin is a huge fan of grapes but I will not feed them to him whole. I like to cut them up... before I was using a knife. Took me a bit to get them done, but now with the Tiny Bites Food Shears the cutting is so quick! Tiny Bites are BPA free & have a blade cover so you can carry with you! A set of 2 are just $9.99 and ship for free!
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THE SAFETY MOM
April 2010
PRODUCT OF THE MONTH
Tiny Bites Food Shears are parent-invented portable kitchen scissors which allow parents to safely, easily and efficiently cut their child's food into small pieces to ensure safe consumption size at home or on the go. They also help engage picky eaters by easily turning any food into safe and perfect "finger foods", bite-sized pieces, easy-to-eat strips, fun shapes or sizes. Sold in set of 2 for $9.99, they feature cutlery-grade stainless steel blades, a child-proof protective blade cover, an on-blade inch ruler to measure each bite, are dishwasher-safe and BPA-free.
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NY METRO PARENTS MAGAZINE
April 2010 issue
MOM BIZ: ANILA NITEKMAN'S FOOD SHEARS MAKE MEAL TIME FUN AND SAFE
Anila Nitekman, a Greenlawn resident and mother of two, talks to us about how she invented the Tiny Bites Food Shears, which make cutting up children's food a breeze.
As first-time parents, Anila Nitekman of Greenlawn and her husband Ed were worried about choking hazards when feeding their then 11-month-old son, Griffin. Nitekman used her teeth to cut his food into tiny pieces. A self-proclaimed "scissor enthusiast," she also used kitchen or office scissors to cut up pizza or raw veggies, but she found that they were big and cumbersome and noticed a metallic aftertaste on the food.
While dining at the Lobster Roll Restaurant on the North Fork one day, she was cutting up grilled cheese for Griffin and said to her husband, "There must be something else we could buy." On the ride home, they discussed launching a new product themselves, using their background in marketing, public relations, and product development, and came up with the name Tiny Bites Food Shears.
"I wanted it to be a children's size, with the blades of kitchen scissors. It also had to include a ruler so parents can measure the size of the food for their kids," Nitekman said. She purchased a Tiny Bites URL address to start a website, and Googled manufacturers. She also found a book, The Mom Inventors Handbook by Tamara Monosoff, which, along with websites Alibaba.com and MomInventors.com, became her Bible for information on how to launch new products.
Just a few short years later, after giving birth to her second child, Nitekman talked to us about how she and her husband promoted the new business.
Q&A with Anila Nitekman
How did you go about finding someone to create your design?
I Googled scissors and cutlery manufacturers and found a company in China that specializes in precision tools....swords, knives, and scissors. They gave us 40 prototypes. We held focus groups with moms I met, friends, [and] people at the office. I had them tell us what they liked and didn't like. We tried out different models. We picked and chose what we liked about each one.
Why not just use a fork and knife?
This cuts prep time in half, cuts much easier, and gives you smaller, more precise bites. I make Xs and Os for Valentine's Day; stick it in my beach bag for picnics with my kids. I can make them an instant fruit salad. Being creative with food makes it more fun for them to eat. I added the lever on there to give it a spring and a bounce (which helps it cut through tougher foods). We wanted a child protective cover. I put it in my pocket or my diaper bag. It's also important that it is BPA-free and lead-free.
How did you start selling the product online and getting it into stores?
People are Googling "cutting children's food." Parents are looking for things to use other than the knife. Using Google search words, Yahoo search words, and word of mouth has been huge for us. We contacted party places like Once Upon a Tree Top. My husband's friend specializes in getting toys into different retailers. The president of the company tested it out and loved it. They got it into Buy Buy Baby! Through parents and Facebook, we got a contact from someone in Singapore, who started a website. She wants to sell it in Singapore and Japan!
What was the biggest challenge you faced?
The biggest hurdle for anyone is money. Also getting it into the retailers. We had to sell stocks to fund this and get it going. You have to be more creative when you don't have all the resources. We thought, 'If we don't do it, we'll be devastated, because we're going to see it in a store one day!'
What are some tips for other moms who want to start their own business?
If you have an idea, you need a great support group that doesn't just "yes" you. You need constructive criticism. We went through the whole U.S. trademark and patent search; we bought a bar code. You have to look into all those things. Ask yourself, 'What are the steps involved?' The most inspiration you get is from your life. I gravitate to parent-invented products. We were looking for something that makes our lives easier.
How do you balance running the company, having a full-time job, and taking care of the kids?
It's a family business. The kids are so used to it; we try not to have business interrupt our family dinners or nighttime [routine]. I always have my Blackberry; I'll write a pitch, save it, and send it later. [We use the food shears] and it makes mealtime fun!
What are your goals for the company?
I think there's a lot of opportunity out there...we are looking at some major retailers around the country. Our goal is to create other products to make food prep fun. We want to focus on the food shears first, then we're going to move to the next product.
Tiny Bites Food Shears are available at buybuyBaby locations nationwide, at Marie's Toy Store in Huntington, Value Drug in Greenlawn, Not Just Art in Oyster Bay, Orly's Treehouse in Westbury, and Once Upon A Treetop in Plainview.
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MODERN MOM
March 15, 2010
LISA'S MUST-HAVES
Yes, I’m writing about another scissor, but this one is for moms to help get their kids' food on the plate that is the right size for their little mouths.
Tiny Bites Food Shears help parents avoid the meal time angst surrounding safe food consumption. All moms worry about what to serve their picky eaters. You can cut meal prep time in half when you cut the food in little pieces.
Worry about the food you are cooking- not cut and prep time. Tiny Shears are fun and functional. They allow parents to safely, easily and efficiently cut their child’s food into small pieces to ensure safe consumption.
They can easily turn any food into perfect “finger foods”, bite-sized pieces, easy-to-eat strips, fun shapes or sizes. Sold two in a package, (for home and on the go) dishwasher-safe, cutlery-grade stainless steel blades- same as a knife.
$9.99 for set of two at tinybites.com
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NY NEWSDAY
March 10, 2010
KIDS STUFF / CONVENIENT GADGETS
Tiny Bites Food Shears were invented by mom Anila Nitekman of Greenlawn, NY to help parents cut food into bite-sized pieces at home and on the go. They have steel blades, like a knife, an on-blade inch ruler to measure btes and they are dishwasher safe. They're sold in a set of two for $9.99, one for home and one for on the go. Available on Long Island at buybuyBaby, Marie's Toy Store in Huntington, Orly's Treehouse in Westbury, Once Upon a Treetop in Plainview and other stores. Tinybites.com
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MATERNITY AND STYLE
February 24, 2010
PRODUCT REVIEW: TINY BITES FOOD SHEARS
Cut your baby's food into bite-sized pieces with ease using Tiny Bites Food Shears. These BPA-free scissors allow moms and dads to safely, easily and efficiently cut their child's food into small pieces to ensure safe consumption. Tiny Bites Food Shears also comes with a safety cover so the scissors won't rip up the insides of any bags and they'll always stay clean. You're probably thinking you can cut or rip up your child's food into little pieces and so did we. However, Tiny Bites will help keep the process sanitary, and it works well on grapes which aren't easily diced when your out and about.
"My husband Ed and I created Tiny Bites Food Shears because every parent we knew, including us, had meal time angst and dinner table battles regardless of the age of their child," says Anila Nitekman, president of Tiny Bites, Inc.
Each pack comes with two pairs of scissors that are equipped with cutlery-grade stainless steel blades. You can also toss them into the dishwasher for easy clean-up, and if you're traveling abroad, the scissors are also allowed on planes. You really can't complain since two pairs of scissors only costs you $9.99. Tiny Bites also includes a list of feeding tips during mealtimes on their website!
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NEW YORK FAMILY MAGAZINE
February 2010 issue
SMART BUYS FOR BABY: 10 INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS THAT MAKE'S A NEW PARENT'S LIFE A LOT EASIER
BABY BITES: Introducing solid foods is exciting and nerve-racking. You have visions of baby developing a fondness for broccoli, but also worry about keeping those early bites small enough. Tiny Bites Food Shears were specifically created for cutting baby’s food and are much faster to use than a knife and fork. The stainless steel blades are dishwasher-safe and airplane travel-approved.
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BABBLE
January 22, 2010
THE BABBLE REVIEW: TINY BITES FOOD SHEARS MAKES FEEDING TIME FASTER AND EASIER!
When I first got my package of Tiny Bites Food Shears in the mail — basically scissors for baby food — I was skeptical. Another clever, yet unnecessary product. A fork and a knife don’t work because…? Well I am here to tell you I was wrong. Very wrong. I have a 12-month-old who is right in the baby food to adult food transition, where we can pretty much feed him what we eat — only cut up. Really, really small. And you know what? I’m honestly glad I stumbled on this product, as it’s already gotten much, much use.
Don’t get me wrong, this isn’t to replace a fork and a knife, but there are certain foods that are just easier to snip with scissors. (For example: Pasta! Grapes!) In fact, the other day I was cutting up cooked carrots at my mother’s and wished I had this little tool with me. The downside: People might look at you like you’re nuts at a restaurant. But, hey, if it saves me the frustration of cutting up a green pepper with one free hand, stare all you want.
Why not just use a regular scissor? Well Tiny Bites has cutlery-grade stainless steel blades (basically knives in scissor form), a child-proof blade cover, and are BPA- and lead-free.
Do you need this? Nah. You can manage. Will it make your life easier? Your feeding prep time faster? Absolutely. This is a product I’ll pass on to my girlfriends, for sure. Plus, it’s only $9.99 for a pack of two, so you can’t really go wrong.
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CRIB NOTES
November 2009
STUFF WE LOVE: TINY BITES FOOD SHEARS
What: Tiny Bites Food Shears
Why We Love It: Tiny Bites Food Shears were specifically created for cutting food into toddler-sized bites and are much easier and faster to use than a knife and fork. The stainless steel blades are dishwasher-safe and airplane travel-approved so these scissors can go anywhere you go.
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PARENT HACKS
September 11, 2009
USE SCISSORS TO GET KIDS COOKING
Great ideas here for using safety scissors to get kids working in the kitchen. Another option for older kids: Tiny Bites Food Shears.
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MANHATTAN EAST SIDE - MACARONI KID
August 7, 2009
MACARONI HANDY DANDY
Let me introduce you to the little pair of scissors that has made my life infinitely easier. Tiny Bites food shears contain a cutlery-grade stainless steel blade that allows you to quickly cut your toddler's food into perfect bite-size pieces. Ok, I know what you're thinking. Why on earth would I need scissors to cut my kid's food when I have perfectly functional knives that could do the same thing? I have one word for you - ravioli. Have you ever tried to cut ravioli into bite-sized pieces? When I attempted it with a knife, it devolved into one of those "before" scenarios you see in late-night infomercials. The filling slipped out, leaving a slimy lump that was far too messy to be picked up by my daughter Sadie's little fingers. With Tiny Bites, I simply snip the ravioli into bite-size pieces and the filling stays neatly tucked inside. Tiny Bites are also great for tubular pastas like penne and rigatoni, which are nearly impossible to cut with a regular knife. They also work well on pizza, grapes, green beans and hot dogs - i.e., foods that tend to slip across the counter if you try to cut them with a regular knife. I use Tiny Bites to make grilled cheese or waffle strips and recently have started to create what has become Sadie's new favorite food - broccoli "lollipops" (yes, my child thinks broccoli is a delicious treat - for now!). The shears have a comfort spring to assist in cutting thicker foods like steak, and there's even an inch ruler on the blade if you're persnickety about sizing (I'm not). They're a great value too. For $10.99, you get two pairs of Tiny Bites, so you can keep one at home and take the other one out to restaurants or leave it at Grandma's house. Happy eating!
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CLASSY MOMMY
June 16, 2009
PRODUCT REVIEWS - FEEDING PRODUCTS
I'm all about cutting when it comes to my babies or toddlers food. Bring on the scissors! Every parent goes through meal time angst...concern over safe consumption size for an infant eating "real" food or simply trying to feed their picky toddlers or older kids. It's angst. And it stinks. The incredibly clever new product, Tiny Bites Food Shears, helps cut meal prep time in half but also safely, easily & efficiently cut their kid's food into any type of perfect "finger food" - bite-size pieces, easy-to-eat strips, fun shapes. Combining fun and function, the Food Shears feature cutlery-grade stainless steel blades with child-proof blade covers, an on-blade inch ruler to measure each bite, comes 2 in a pack and are dishwasher-safe. Works on all kid faves including pizza, grapes, spaghetti, chicken fingers, sandwiches or more. For home or on the go.
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STROLLER TRAFFIC
June 16, 2009
PROBLEMS SOLVED- TOP 10 SANITY-SAVING GADGETS
The greatest inventions arise out of frustration. So it should come as no surprise that there’s now a faster way to cut food into bite-size pieces and a more reliable method of taking a baby’s temperature. We’ve rounded up some of the most brilliant products in the parenting sphere (according to our Gear Guy, Jamie Grayson, as well as our own Facebook fans). Here, the very best gadgets for . . .
. . . When You’re Tired Of Cutting Food Into Toddler-Size Bites: Tiny Bites
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STYLE CAFE MOMS
February 26, 2009
Do you dread having to cut up your kid's grapes or pizza? Is your kid a picky eater? Do you want to cut meal preparation time in half? If so, Tiny Bites is just what you need to start having fun with your family at meal time again!
Tiny Bites creates perfect "finger food" for your kids in bite-sized pieces, as well as easy-to-eat strips and slices and fun letters and shapes. Tiny bites is a great alternative to forks and knives when it comes to cutting up your child's food.
Parents love Tiny Bites because of the cutlery-grade stainless steel blades, protective, child-proof blade cover, on-the-blade inch ruler, comfort cutting spring, and comfortable plastic handles. Tiny Bites are also dishwasher-safe, allowed on-board airlines, and comes in a package of two for home and on the go. Waste no time in getting one of your own at www.tinybites.com!
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STROLLER TRAFFIC
February 26, 2009
CUTTING PENNE PASTA WITH A KNIFE IS STUPID!
You’ll make yourself crazy using a knife and fork to cut green beans or oranges into toddler-size bites. Scissors are way more efficient. And now, thanks to Tiny Bites, there’s an option that’s even better than your old kitchen shears. www.tinybites.com
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MOM CENTRAL
October 28, 2008
Combining fun and function, Tiny Bites Food Shears are the answer to every parents’ food-cutting dilemmas.
This incredibly clever product allows parents to safely and efficiently cut their child’s food into small pieces that ensure safe consumption. The idea came from Ed and Anila Nitekman, who found themselves dreading having to cut up their son's food with a knife and a fork every meal and found the perfect solution.
Tiny Bites are ideal for cutting grilled chicken, vegetables, fruit, grilled cheese or any of your child’s favorite foods. One of my favorite uses of the shears is cutting pizza - unlike a knife and fork or pizza wheel, these scissors cut easily, cleanly, and much more quickly. Designed with safety in mind, these cutlery-grade scissors also include a protective blade cover and comfort spring to assist in cutting thicker foods. In order to measure each bite, an inch ruler is provided on the blade. Tiny Bites are great for all ages, too! Siblings will love assisting their parents in food preparation by using these fun food shears instead of a knife. (Plus, they come in sets of two, making it even easier to enlist a helping hand.) Make your child’s meal and snack times fun by adding some creativity to their food; one mom, for instance, uses Tiny Bites to cut her toddlers pancakes into letters of the alphabet. With Tiny Bites, meal time can finally be a fun event that kids (and parents) look forward to!
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EARLY CHILDHOOD PARENTING EXAMINER
October 21, 2008
MOM AND DAD INVENT PERFECT TOOL FOR MAKING QUICK BABY-SIZE SNACKS
All parents know what a pain it can be to slice up food into baby and toddler size bites. So one mom and dad decided to do something about it. They invented Tiny Bites ($10.99 for 2 pairs, tinybites.com).
These are simple, easy to use food scissors. They have a little ruler on the blade so you know how big you're making stuff.
I've been using these for about a week now and I love them! They're great on everything. But my favorite use so far is using them to quickly cut up spaghetti!
The fastness of food prep that comes along with using Tiny Bites has meant less whining in my house. And that is priceless!
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LIL SUGAR, MOMMY'S LITTLE HELPER
May 27, 2008
A stickler for pint-size nuggets, I was tired of sawing away with the old fork and knife every time my tot was ready to dine. Luckily, a product called Tiny Bites ($11 for 2 pairs) makes the job of portioning easier. Lending a helping hand with their cutlery-grade, stainless-steel scissors, the nifty sheers are no bigger than my hands making them convenient for meals on the go. Cold pizza, chicken, and grapes are no contest for the clippers as they snip at a moment's notice. To ensure my diaper bag doesn't end up in shreds, the creators of Tiny Bites put a child–proof protective sleeve over the lil cutters.
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