Abstract: A children's toothbrush having a handle and an arm joined to the handle and having bristles disposed at one end thereof. A joint is formed on the opposite end of the arm for connection to the handle. The handle has a cavity for receiving the arm and the bristles therein when the toothbrush is folded. There is also a lock disposed in the joint for releasably locking the joint to maintain said toothbrush in an open position. The joint comprises a cylindrical portion formed on the end of the arm having a central pivot hole. An annular channel is formed around the pivot hole and spaced apart wing arms receiving and capturing the cylindrical portion to complete the joint.

Abstract: A set of eating utensils for children in which a plate with a toy figure attached thereto is provided. The plate includes a plurality of pegs so that a spoon, fork or knife may be mounted thereon. Each of the spoon, fork or knife has an identical or complementary toy figure removably attached to the handle of the implement. The toy figures are chosen to encourage the children to eat the food on the plate and thereby develop the coordination necessary for proper eating.