Dad Imitating His Toddlers’ Eating Habits Knocks It Out of the Park

This dad’s viral TikTok series about how his toddlers approach mealtime is a hilarious must-see for all parents

Feeding toddlers can be an absolute minefield, as anyone who’s done it knows all too well. They’re picky, they’re messy, their tastes change from day to day (and hour to hour… and minute to minute). They knock over plates, fall off their chairs, and sometimes their chicken nuggets are just used as a spoon to slurp ketchup off of instead of actual food to eat. And one dad has captured every moment of the chaos in a side-splitting series of TikTok videos where he imitates his toddlers’ eating habits with perfect accuracy.

@bkotpa on TikTok, who describes himself as a “Work from home Dad/Husband” who is “Just goofin around,” started making videos where he imitates how his 1.5-year-old eats, and they’re perfect.

@oohbuddy

STOP ASKING FOR THE POUCH CAP. I KNOW YOURE GONNA PUT IT IN YOUR MOUTH. Also, just tell me you’re done and I’ll come get the plate. #dadsoftiktok #toddlerdad #parentsoftiktok #parentinghumor

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From putting the fruit pouch cap directly into his mouth to ending the meal by smashing his sandwich and throwing it off the table, this could literally be anyone’s toddler because we have all been here. Part 2, which features the mess that happens when crunchy snacks enter the chat, is even better.

@oohbuddy

Replying to @bkotpa Coughing with full mouths and more Cap drama. #dadsoftiktok #toddlerdad #parentsoftiktok #parentinghumor

♬ original sound – OOH Buddy

The videos were so popular that this dad decided to make a few more, but this time, he’s imitating his 4-year-old. Demanding his sandwich be cut into “four pieces, long ways, thank youuu,” taking the pieces apart to lick off the PB&J, and then demanding some of his little brother’s baby cereal instead—this is the most relatable mealtime content of all time.

@oohbuddy

Replying to @leeann.braun And not a single bite of food was eaten. #dadsoftiktok #toddlerdad #parentsoftiktok #parentinghumor

♬ original sound – OOH Buddy

Part 2 nails it yet again—we’re howling at the part where, despite his dad’s repeated asks not to lean his chair, he topples backward at the end of the video, because of course he does.

@oohbuddy

Replying to @im_that_bish_yo Washing hands, Ketchup, and “Stop Leaning in the Chair!” #dadsoftiktok #toddlerdad #parentsoftiktok #parentinghumor

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These videos are an excellent reminder that all parents go through these struggles, and this too shall pass. Also, if you don’t already keep a Tide pen near your dining table for ketchup stain freak-outs, this is your sign to invest in one.