Many babies are not very focused when eating, and they have to eat for a long time, often leaving leftovers. Some parents chase after their babies with rice bowls in order to make them eat well. In fact, this approach cannot solve the problem of babies not being focused when eating. So, what if the baby doesn't concentrate on eating? You can refer to the following tips.
1. Make babies accustomed to eating like adults
Prepare your baby for meals, such as providing a specific children's dining chair to prevent them from running around during meals and help them develop the good habit of sitting quietly and eating. In this way, the baby will be more focused while eating. When the baby is eating, parents should not chase after them to feed, so as not to treat feeding as a fun parent-child game and even an effective way to control the parents.
2. Make babies understand that dining is not a game
If the baby has already developed such a habit, adjustments can be made by limiting the baby's snacks, strictly controlling meal times, etc. Once the baby cheats, parents must persist, even if they let the baby go hungry for one or two meals. Only in this way will he understand that dining is not just a game as he imagined.
3. Don't scold the baby at the dining table
Remember not to scold your baby during meals, but instead talk about interesting topics related to food to stimulate their appetite. Parents need to adjust the dining atmosphere and show a satisfied and fragrant appearance no matter what they eat. This attitude of parents will subtly influence babies' attitudes towards food, allowing them to gradually learn to eat well.
4. Do not force the baby to eat
If the baby really doesn't have an appetite, don't force them to eat, let them rest and eat for the next meal. Forcing babies to eat may cause them to develop aversion towards eating, leading to the habit of not eating properly.
5. Encourage babies to eat on their own
A baby may make a mess while eating, but it's not their fault, it's just because their motor development is not mature enough. Gripping a spoon, using a spoon to hold rice, holding a bowl, and feeding food into the mouth are all the results of fine motor development and require regular practice to accurately reach the target. Therefore, parents can train their babies through games. For example, let the baby pick up beans with their little hands or pick them up with chopsticks to exercise their hand flexibility. In addition, parents can use stories, nursery rhymes, and other educational materials to teach their babies that they need to eat well in order to maintain good health, making them realize the necessity of eating well on their own.
What should I do if my baby is not focused while eating? The above has introduced five tips to help babies concentrate on eating. I believe that after reading the above introduction, you already know how to make babies concentrate on eating. It should be noted that if your baby experiences anorexia, picky eating, or other symptoms, it is recommended to take them to the hospital for examination.
