Adult moves from child to child on a rotation schedule determined by the adult, feeding each child mechanically. Children are encouraged to feed themselves, regardless of mess. Children may say no to foods. Children may combine foods in the way they decide Children may go on food jags. Child-sized portions of food are presented.
Food is served to children so that they can be successful, rather than frustrated.
For example, pizza is cut into bite-sized pieces, rather than served as a slice. Adult feeds children even though the children have adequately developed grasps and finger control. Adult takes over feeding when the children are eating messily. Adult excessively interrupts the children's eating for hand and face wiping. Adult forces children to clean their plates and to eat all foods, with little regard to the children's hunger or satiety cues or individual preferences.