These tips are meant to give you some ideas for how to handle this toddler behavior in your house and to move through the phase without dreading mealtimes.
Get a plate and throw it on the floor.
Before i get into tips for stopping the behaviour i want to clarify the difference between intentionally throwing food on the floor and unintentionally knocking things over onto the floor.
Sometimes toddlers throw food to get a reaction sometimes it because they don t like the food and sometimes well who knows.
Don t give too many snacks between meals so kids eat rather than play.
Now say sorry to it sorry.
Why babies and toddlers throw food on the floor.
I think it s a harsh reality that many of us have to face every now and.
The more they practice the better they ll get and the shorter the time they.
I m going to teach you a few of the most common but know that there can be some overlap.
My cousin sent this to me as its been a topic that she and i have discussed a lot over the last few years.
By the time your child is 18 24 months old you can expect some compliance with rules notes the the american academy of pediatrics.
Did it break.
It takes until at least 3 years old before a child is proficient at eating.
They are learning cause and effect yes it s that simple.
Don t feed the child.
Did it go back to how it was before.
Grab a plate and throw it on the floor.
Did it go back to the way it was before no do you understand.
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Throwing food is totally normal for children between 8 and 18 months old.
It s fun for babies and.
This sends a message that this behavior is not acceptable and helps prevent later disruptive behaviors.
Plate smashing is a greek custom involving the smashing of plates or glasses during celebratory occasions.
Turn away ignore or express displeasure at a plate of food thrown on the floor.
Now say sorry to it.
Well you get down the fiddle and you get down the bow kick off your shoes and you throw em on the floor dance in the kitchen till the mornin light.
Babies and toddlers are learning the skill of eating.
How to stop a baby from throwing food on the floor.
Grab a plate and throw it on the ground ok done.
Allow them to practice feeding themselves.
Shift meals so they are more aligned with when a child is actually hungry.