Messy Bites

Toddler Won't Sit Still for Meals? My Top 6 Tips to End Mealtime Battles! | EP 06


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🎙️ Messy Bites – The Messy Mom Hotline: My Toddler Hates the High Chair!

Mealtime feeling like a full-contact sport? You’re not alone. In this episode of Messy Bites, pediatric dietitian and fellow mom Marina Chaparro answers a real SOS from a mom of a two-year-old who refuses to sit still at the table.

Discover why this behavior is totally normal (yes, your kid is wired to move!)—and how common “fixes” like long meals or screen time can backfire. Marina shares 6 proven, judgment-free strategies to help turn chaotic meals into calmer, more successful experiences.

✨ You’ll learn:

  • Why toddlers resist the high chair (and why that’s okay!)

  • How long mealtimes could be making things worse

  • Screen-free ways to keep your child engaged

  • How to set up a feeding routine that actually works

👣 From practical tips like footrests and timers to mom-tested hacks that build healthy eating habits—this episode is your go-to guide for less stress and more success at the table.

Hit play and choose one tip to try this week—because joyful eating starts with small wins. 💛

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Messy BitesBy Marina Chaparro, RDN, CDCES