Mealtime can be stressful enough without having to deal with a gigantic mess afterward. To minimize cleanup:
- Use clothing protectors. Some clothing protectors have pockets to catch spilled food. (Some examples)
- Spread newspaper or a "splat mat" underneath the table and around his chair. You may be able to find a washable mat at a store that sells products for feeding babies, or you can improvise your own splat mat with a large sheet of plastic or oilcloth.
- Set out easy-to-clean placemats that can be shaken out and wiped down at the end of a meal.
