How do I get my toddler to stop playing with his food? Should I feed him?

Most toddlers will go through a stage where they play with their food - it's a healthy and normal thing. Yes, things might get a bit messy, but that's part of the discovery process! Of course, you don't always have the time to sit around and wait for him to decide he wants to eat, in which case, feeding is a good option as well. If he's fussy, try the rapid-fire technique, where you keep going with tiny bits of food to keep them busy.