... children to feed themselves even if they make a mess. They need to explore the foods they are eating. This does not mean letting them play with their food. When they begin to play, they may ... parents to understand how to meet the child’s daily food needs.4.6.0.2 Ask the parents to wrap and label the food that is brought from home with the child’s name, the date, and the type ... and easier to provide any special foods that the child needs. Learning to Work with Foods Safely If others work with you and prepare food, they will need training about food safety and the...