If your baby squishes sweet potato, flings broccoli across the room, or just pokes at everything without taking a bite — don’t panic. What looks like playing is actually practicing.

In this episode, we dig into why the mess matters and how exploration builds skills that last far beyond babyhood.

You’ll learn:

• Why “just playing” with food is a win (even if nothing gets eaten)
• The real meaning of that “food before one is just for fun” phrase
• What throwing food actually tells you about development
• How to keep the vibe positive without feeling like you’re wasting time (or groceries)
• Practical tips to reduce waste and make the mess more manageable

💛 Plus, a gentle reminder: mealtimes aren’t about performance — they’re about practice. Every smear, squish, and toss is building motor skills, comfort, curiosity, and trust. That’s the good stuff.

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You're not "just making a mess" — you're making progress. 🙌🏻

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