23/08/2026
Safe eating practices for your little one — here is what you need to know. 👇
In this episode of the Jellybean Expert Talk series, Renee from Sound It Out Speech Pathology joins us to talk about something every parent needs to hear — how your child’s eating environment directly affects how safely they eat.
Here is what Renee wants you to know:
Limit distractions at mealtimes. Anatomically speaking, our food pipe and windpipe are very close to each other. When a child is distracted by the TV, noise, or movement around them, the risk of food going down the wrong pipe increases. A calm, quiet space means their full focus is on eating safely.
Set up a space that is ergonomically right for them. Eating upside down off the back of the couch while snacking on grapes is not the one. 😅 Sitting at a table with their hands, feet, and knees at the right height means gravity is working with them and food is going exactly where it should.
Give them their own designated eating space. Between 12 and 18 months many children start to reject their highchair because they are not next to their family and cannot mimic eating at a table like mum and dad. A dedicated space at their own table, like the Pick N Mix or Confetti Set, means they feel part of the family mealtime and are set up to eat safely every single time.
Safe eating starts with the right environment. 🤍
Does your little one have their own eating space? Tell us in the comments 👇
