L.O.
Maybe 8 months is too soon? How good is your daughter with hand coordination?
I'm a first time Mom of 14 month b/g twins & allow the babies to feed themselves & play with their food once a day but not for every meal. I don't want to spend the whole day cleaning when there's other fun things we can be doing.
I figure they'll get the hang of it when they're older & have better hand coordination. My son is better with his toys than my daughter & is now testing me with throwing his food on the floor. He knows the word "no" very well & as soon as my eye contact is on my daughter BOMBS AWAY with his food! lol
Good luck & don't feel like you're the only one with a messy eater b/c YOU'RE NOT!
L. in Wood Dale