Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to eating utensils, such as eating utensils for use by infants, toddlers, and others in early childhood development. In one embodiment, an eating utensil is provided. The eating utensil can include a handle; a utensil head comprising a top side, a bottom side, and a plurality of apertures extending through the utensil head from the top side to the bottom side; and a choke guard disposed between the handle and the utensil head. In another embodiment, an eating utensil can include a handle; a utensil head comprising: a top side comprising a first set of fork tines; and a bottom side comprising a second set of fork tines.