06. The truth behind playing with your food...should you be letting your baby/toddler do this?
First Bites: Baby-Led Weaning & BeyondShow Notes
We’ve all heard the phrase, “Don’t play with your food!” But…there are reasons maybe we *should* be allowing play at the table as we introduce solids, do baby-led weaning (BLW) and during toddlerhood as well! This episode dives into the benefits of bringing play to mealtime, and how this can look in your family. Tune in for more!
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SHOW NOTES:
Web MD article on food play - https://www.webmd.com/parenting/what-to-know-about-food-play
American Academy of Pediatrics - The Importance of Play in Promoting Healthy Child Development and Maintaining Strong Parent-Child Bonds
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