Take & Toss Feeding Set letting your toddler feed themselves is a way of acknowledging they can make their own choices. It also helps develop their hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills. Babies who learn to feed themselves are better able to control how much food they eat and how quickly they eat it. Self-feeding also gives babies the chance to explore the food in different ways, and try it at their own pace. This may even help them become more adventurous eaters when they are older!