It is important to develop good habits in daily life, whether it is eating or sleeping regularly, which is very beneficial to one's body. Due to the young age of the child, it is necessary for parents to lead by example and teach them to concentrate when eating, as this is beneficial for digesting food. So how long does a 17 month old baby need to eat?
When eating, it is important to chew slowly and thoroughly. A 17 month old baby should eat for about 20-30 minutes. It is best not to let the baby watch TV or use their phone while eating, as it can cause indigestion. Chewing slowly does not mean eating slower is better, because the peak secretion of digestive enzymes in the human body usually lasts for about ten minutes, which is the best time to digest food and is very conducive to the full absorption of nutrients by babies.
If the eating time is prolonged beyond the peak period of digestive enzymes, it will greatly reduce the baby's appetite and make them full without much food. In addition, the baby's stomach capacity is limited, so it is advisable not to overeat and eat small meals frequently. It is suggested that babies aged one and a half can have three meals at two o'clock, and the time for eating Dim sum should be set in the afternoon and at night; Parents over one and a half years old can schedule their baby's meals outside of three at around 2 pm in the afternoon.
The baby should not eat Dim sum too close to the main meal, so as not to affect the baby's appetite for the main meal. In addition, Dim sum should not be eaten too much. It is better not to give snacks to the baby. Eating snacks for a long time will cause nutritional imbalance. Mothers can give their babies more fruits and vegetables to help them grow up healthy.
