Baby feeding play?
⚡ Short answer: Feeding play is not about the baby throwing food around, refusing to eat, or spilling food from their hands — it's actually a natural part of their sensory and motor development.
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Baby feeding play?
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Feeding play is not about the baby throwing food around, refusing to eat, or spilling food from their hands — it's actually a natural part of their sensory and motor development. Between 6-12 months, babies are very common to 'play' with food: they explore, feel the texture, and exercise hand-eye coordination. Putting a bib on the baby's feeding chair, placing newspaper or an easy-to-wipe cover underneath, and allowing this process supports development. However, during feeding play, make sure the baby is eating soft and appropriately sized pieces without choking risk. If they only play and don't eat, limiting the meal time to 20-25 minutes and then stopping is also important — this helps them learn the difference between meal time and play time.
⚕️ Health note: This answer is for general information only; it is not medical advice. Every baby is different — for decisions about your baby's health, consult your pediatrician.
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