What to do:

1. Give your toddler a doll or stuffed animal with a spoon or cup; model "feeding" it ("Yum, teddy eats banana!"), then hand it over for them to mimic feeding you or the toy back and forth.​

How it helps:

1. Sparks imagination, empathy, and turn-taking in a fun, relatable routine.​

Tip for mom:

1. Use real safe foods like banana slices; praise their "cooking" to boost confidence.

Goal:

1. Social/behavioural (imitation, sharing) + cognitive (pretend play).

Development domains:

1. Cognitive (imagination), social/emotional (empathy), language (food words), physical (fine motor).

Activity level:

1. Low.

Place:

1. Indoor, mealtime.

Best for styles:

1. Feeler (soft toys), Talker (naming foods), Mover (spoon handling).