Sweeping food off the table

[BakingBunty]

DS is 10 months, and we are BLW. He generally loves his food. However, he has recently started swiping his arm across the table so that everything goes flying. I don't think it's because he's full or not interested, because he'll often tuck in when I 'recycle' bits from the mat under his high chair! How should I react? I currently hold his hands (gently!), try to get him to look at me, and then say 'no' in a firm voice. He clearly thinks it's the most brilliant game ever. I don't want to make a massive deal out of it but nor do I want to spend any more time scraping lovingly created lentil wedge off the walls.

Maybe too much on the tray? I know that if I overload DS's tray he gets overwhelmed and most of it ends up on the floor! When I give him just a few bits to concentrate on they tend to make it into his mouth..... Sometimes!! Might be worth a try? HTH

Thanks Hodgie, will give that a go!

The old windscreen wiper arms! What Hodgie said. :) And I just wouldn't react when he does it. My little boy thinks "NO!" and "STOP" are the most hilarious words ever.

DD does this unless / until there is only one thing on the tray. I think she struggles to make a decision about what to eat first just like DH doesn't know where to park in an empty car park