By the time a baby reaches one year old, almost all adult food can be consumed by the baby. When babies first come into contact with food, their interest is still very strong, and their appetite is more vigorous than when they only eat milk. But after the baby grows to two years old, they will become less fond of eating, which worries many parents. They are getting thinner day by day. So, how should a two-year-old baby who is underweight eat?
How should a two-year-old baby who is underweight eat
2-3 year old babies usually show difficulty eating and a reduced appetite, which is actually normal. The growth and development rate of 2-3 year old babies slows down compared to those under 1 year old, and their demand for calories is also relatively reduced. As children start to walk and play on their own, they often cannot sit still. Parents do not need to worry about this.
At this point, the baby knows they are hungry and full, so as long as they pay attention to cultivating good eating habits (such as eating regularly, playing without eating, not watching TV while eating, and eating on their own). As long as parents ensure their children's basic nutritional intake for a day, even if they eat less, it will not affect their growth and development. They should not forcefully feed their children, as it may have the opposite effect and hurt their stomach first, followed by sadness. If the baby has been doing well all along but suddenly doesn't like to eat, the mother should find the reason and take corresponding measures.
Reasons why babies don't eat
1. Check if the baby has been on fire recently and has a bad appetite. You can take some digestive aid.
2. Have you been feeding your baby too finely all along? As a result, your baby's gastrointestinal motility is slow and their appetite is naturally poor. You can add coarse grains to your daily diet.
3. Does the baby eat too many snacks? Try not to let the child eat snacks as much as possible.
4. Developing good eating habits for babies, it is also important to divide family meals into different environments.
5. Baby may lack zinc, check it out and make corresponding supplements.
6. Is the food at home too monotonous? You can adjust it from various aspects such as color, aroma, and taste.
There are many reasons why babies don't like to eat, and as parents, we should also pay attention to observing their baby's development. If it's just one or two days without eating, it's just that the baby isn't hungry and doesn't have much demand for food. If not eating for a long time has developed to affect the baby's physical health, parents should take the baby to the hospital for targeted medication treatment to restore good appetite as soon as possible.
