https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:22:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-202014 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:36:38 +0000 banana 202014@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He feeds himself and he's pretty decent at it (not too messy anymore). But we'll sneak in a few pieces of veggies or chicken in his mouth because he usually won't eat those unless I feed it to him. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201991 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:24:00 +0000 mamimami 201991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A combination. Unless it's soup, then we definitely feed him. He is pretty handy with a spoon, but the whole not-overturning-the-bowl is an area for improvement. (18 mos) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201984 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 11:21:25 +0000 Honeybee 201984@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD feeds herself pretty well, but lately she's been asking us to "help" her eat. We kinda just go with the flow, but try and encourage her to feed herself before jumping in. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201822 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 09:48:53 +0000 brownie 201822@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We have let our son feed himself since the start (5.5 months). We did feed him purees for a bit but he since refuses them. It works better for him if he feeds himself and really he doesn't need the food. Smaller sizes are easier for him to actually ingest while bigger are easier to hold. We also give him a spoon or fork and he really likes that. It is messy but he is learning so I don't mind. We just strip him before dinner and we have the dogs to hoover at the end. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201691 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 07:06:15 +0000 heffalump 201691@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>She's not quite a toddler yet, but she feeds herself. Sometimes she gets distracted from her food, but if I put it in my hand instead of the tray or placemat, she'll grab it from my hand. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201640 Tue, 26 Jun 2012 02:23:12 +0000 looch 201640@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My 18 month old feeds himself. He's been working a spoon since he was 12 months old and does pretty well, even with the runny stuff. Where we struggle is when he has to use his hands or a fork. He won't pick up shredded chicken, for example, and he can't spear it on a fork, so we've got some work to do there. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201594 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:17:22 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 201594@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We work really hard to let Lala "do it own self" so that she can regulate her intake... There are times she doesn't take a single bite, but she usually does better at the next snack or meal. I should say that if she goes on strike at dinner, we'll usually offer some cheese before bed.</p> <p>Like @Mrs. Cowgirl: it's terribly messy. Tonight smoothie landed on the bouncy chair and applesauce landed on the freshly washed dog :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201593 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:12:19 +0000 mrs. wagon 201593@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We fed him spoonful by spoonful until he turned 2 and the doctor pointed out that he should really be feeding himself. Now it's messy and so much slower, but he feeds himself unless we're in a rush or it's something like yogurt or applesauce in a cup. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201586 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:03:32 +0000 Mrs. Bee 201586@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Yoyo: I wish we had that problem! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201583 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 22:00:23 +0000 Mrs. Yoyo 201583@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He feeds himself. And will not stop until we stop giving him food. I swear the child would eat until his stomach explodes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201580 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:58:05 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 201580@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>he feeds himself but sometimes we try and give him a bite or two (extra) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201574 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:50:31 +0000 erwoo 201574@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Bee: Okay, that is really cute! I've always wondered if Nicholas shares his lunch with his friends and vice-versa. But he usually tells me if something interesting like that goes on at school and he hasn't mentioned anything about it. He likes to tell me what goes on at school. Kind of funny.</p> <p>But we went cold turkey at not feeding him and was able to get him to eat on his own completely within a week or so. And I also give him 3-4 choices for lunch so he eats it all. Most times I make the same thing over and over again b/c I know he will eat it (sunbutter and jelly). I've started a collection of bento supplies b/c you inspired me when you started your bento posts. :) I asked my sister (who lives in San Francisco) to get me supplies from my favorite Asian "dollar store" in Japantown so now I've built up a good supply. Now, just have to get more creative! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201559 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:36:54 +0000 Mrs. Bee 201559@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@erwoo: charlie's daycare friends often feed him. (and sneak in some bites of his lunch for themselves!) if only he ate as well as them.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201558 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 21:35:40 +0000 erwoo 201558@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We used to feed Nicholas until he started preschool a few months before his little brother was born. Had to nip it in the bud b/c he was not eating at school b/c he was expecting his teachers to feed him. Oops! Now we occasionally feed him but only when we eat out b/c we don't want to sit there anymore. Otherwise, he usually feeds himself and half the time uses his hands even if he's more than capable using utensils. Fine by me as long as he eats! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201534 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:51:45 +0000 chopsuey 201534@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO feeds herself. I put a small amount of food in front of her at a time though. I think she gets overwhelmed if there's too much food on her tray. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201530 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 20:44:10 +0000 Mrs. Cowgirl 201530@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>He feeds himself, but gosh does it get messy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-feed-your-toddler-or-does-he-feed-himself#post-201518 Mon, 25 Jun 2012 19:58:10 +0000 Mrs. Bee 201518@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Charlie is more than able to feed himself and he will when he wants to eat. But at least half the time we end up feeding him. He just does not like eating and is perfectly content to go to bed without a single bite of dinner.</p> <p>Do you feed your LO or do they feed themselves? </p>