When babies are a little older, mothers usually start adding complementary foods to them. Some babies enjoy eating, but others seem to dislike it. If the baby doesn't eat, mothers will always worry that the baby will be hungry, fearing that it will affect the baby's growth and development. So, if the baby doesn't like to eat, should they go hungry?
Does the baby not like to eat and need to be hungry?
In fact, the digestive system of babies can be different from that of adults. Those who are weaker are prone to food stagnation, and sometimes it's not that babies don't want to eat, but they can't eat. If mothers do not detect it in a timely manner and choose a laissez faire attitude, it is likely to cause problems with the baby's physical health and may also lead to the occurrence of anorexia.
What are the reasons why babies don't eat?
1. Parents spoil their children
Some children eat too many sugary snacks such as sweets, fruit candies, and ice cream, and their stomachs are always in a "working" state without enough time to empty food, resulting in a non hungry state. As a result, their tender stomachs will not feel hungry, and children will naturally have poor appetite.
2. Improper feeding
If complementary foods are not added in a timely manner, children may not be able to consume foods other than dairy at the age of weaning, which will affect the development of their chewing function and inevitably affect their interest in eating.
3. Parents' hints and influences on their children
Parents often say in front of their children which food is delicious and which is not, which will give their children a "suggestive effect". Children who hear these words are likely to develop aversion to certain foods and develop a picky and selective eating habit.
If the baby doesn't like to eat, the mother can observe it. If it's just an occasional dislike, it's okay. However, if the baby always shows anorexia, it is recommended to take the baby to the hospital for examination as soon as possible to understand whether the baby is lacking in trace elements and choose targeted drugs to supplement.
