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” phraseWhat throwing food actually tells you about developmentHow 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.✨ Mentioned in this episode:Join the BLW Academy Club waitlist for exclusive founding member perks, monthly workshops, and real-time support: 👉 babyledweaningacademy.com/clubP.S. Listen to the full episode and grab any extras at: 👉 babyledweaningacademy.com/36You're not "just making a mess" — you're making progress. 🙌🏻Review the show and upload a screenshot at babyledweaningacademy.com/review for a little something in the mail 💌

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