Have a toddler at home? Do they ever throw food on the floor? This is a very normal behavior for kids between 8 and 18 months, and there are different reasons it happens- from learning cause and effect to trying to communicate to seeking attention. However, there are some ways to help stop those messes!
- Don’t react to avoid encouraging the behavior
- Teach them to put unwanted food to a certain section of their tray
- Give them a few pieces at a time
- Create scheduled meal times so that they are hungry when it’s time to eat
- Show them alternatives such as food play, instead of food throwing
Have any other good tips? Share them for others to see in the comments!
