Should my 15-month-old learn to feed himself?

Yes: Your child should be learning to feed himself. He will use his fingers and maybe start using a spoon. This will be messy. Make sure you cut food into small pieces so that your child won't choke.

Self feeding: Best is to get your child a big child's spoon- that he/she can hold with practice helping the baby to dip the spoon into the food and attempt to get it into his/her mouth. Finger foods such as cheerios are also a good way to start- by 15 months he/she will have mastered a pincer grasp and should be able to move small chunks of food to the mouth