Post-meal cleanup chaos: Does your child hate being wiped down after mealtime?
Try this:
- Instead of wiping them down in their highchair, take them to the sink for post-meal cleanup.
- Bad vibes: Babies often dislike being wiped clean in their highchair and can learn to associate mealtime with discomfort.
- Make it fun: Washing their hands in warm water at the sink is gentler, more effective, and fosters good hygiene habits and independence as they grow.
Dr. Rachel explains the importance of exposure in this bite-sized (20 sec) video below.