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Combi chopsticks trainer
We see a lot of baby gadgets, and mostly my wife points to the door and says, “out with them.” Though there are tons of things that dad might think are cool, moms seems to have a very practical sense when it comes to the big category known as gadgets. That is not to say they can’t be wildly impractical when it comes to over-priced linens and diaper bags, but that is another story.
In our house, however, the Combi Chop Stick Trainer was a hit, perhaps because my wife is Korean-American, but also because it does not attempt to do something for a child, but is actually a teaching aid to teach the child to eventually use the chopsticks in the correct way. And, dads incompetent at the local Chinese restaurant, might benefit from a little practice with them as well.
I love the added note Combi adds to their products: “Time spent with your baby is irreplaceable and we want to make it precious.” Well said.
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Jason,
You are going to be great husband, though I hope you're also learning Chinese! Chopsticks are definitely easier. The one trick with these chopsticks I found is to make sure you have the setting right for left of right hand. If it's set correctly, they seem to just naturally fit in your hands.
Since you're obviously a devil-may-care type, you might also take them to a Chinese restaurant. I'm sure they'd get a kick out of helping you. Just don't go at rush hour.
Ok, this may sound profoundly stupid but so be it. I'm flying solo here, and I actually got the chopsticks for myself. I don't have a child yet, my wife is still in China, and I would really like to learn how to use them. Innumerable adults have tried to teach me and all have failed. Thus, I resort to the maxim of "If a 5-year old can do it, so can I." But, if that's going to work, you actually have to do it like a 5-year old does. The problem is that there are no instructions on how to hold the Combi trainers! All they tell you is to use the bridge and the yellow hinge, but there isn't a single picture demonstrating it! I've found at least three different ways to hold the sticks, but I have no idea what is right. I would appreciate any further information anybody might have!
