We've been on the no food thing as well. Have I posted this before? I'm so tired I have no idea what I'm doing... anyway, Weeble had a v high temperature for a couple of days, and totally refused any solids. The much beloved banana actually made him cry. He didn't even want milk on Tuesday. Thankfully he seems back to his old self now (banana for brekkie, is currently trying to break open the baby gate) while I am trying to catch up on a few nights without sleep. God, I feel like he's a newborn again. Anyhoo, as to the mess - we have a big bit of lino on the floor that catches most detritus - I just shake the leftovers on the compost pile (OK, the lawn) - and Weeble throws with abandon. I don't really care as we live in military accomodation, so it's not our kitchen/carpet/walls etc that are getting plastered with broccoli twigs. When we're out, I try and collect any huge bits, but I think most restaurants are accustomed to it. I do think that BLW babies are probably LESS messy, because they are lobbing chunks of veg... have you SEEN how far a Karmelised baby can spit pureed carrot?