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Having a good sitting position is key for children learning to eat. A stable posture helps with trunk control, making it easier to chew, swallow, and breathe, while reducing fidgeting and fatigue. This stability also supports fine motor skills, allowing children to use their fingers or cutlery more effectively, helping them become more independent at meal times.   As children try different food textures, their chewing skills develop. While soft foods are easy to manage, solid foods require more advanced tongue movements, like moving food to the back teeth. Advanced eating skills, like chewing meat and vegetables, need ‘rotary chewing’ – a circular grinding motion. Imagine a cow chewing the cud as a very exaggerated example of rotary chewing. Highly processed meats like chicken nuggets are really like pre-chewed meat and don’t need breaking down which is one of the reasons they are so popular. Encouraging children to explore a variety of textures helps improve these skills over time.  A well-prepared eating environment plays a big role in supporting these skills. By creating a comfortable, sensory-friendly space, children can focus better on their posture and eating.