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There is no denying that disarming an eating toddler and taking full control of the feeding process will bring any meal to be faster, more efficient, and much tidier. However, for a toddler, eating is not an exercise in speed, efficiency, and neatness. In addition to provide him with some nourishment, eating is an important learning experience - but only if he has the chance to feed himself.
The only sure way to avoid mealtime mess is to withhold all food and drink, which is an impossible solution. So you have to find a way to minimize the effect of his mess. Try using the sleight-of-hand measures to deal with food blowing, as well as the following techniques for food throwing:
Rationing. Many children feel free to squander food when a rich bounty is set before them, so place just a few bites of food in front of your child at a time. Add a few more as those are consumed.
