Every parent hopes their baby has a great appetite and eats obediently, thinking about it makes them feel at ease! But in fact, the most common topic that parents often talk about is "eating": my baby didn't eat well today, didn't like to eat vegetables, and always got angry when feeding... You can't help but wonder: why is your baby a "little devil" who doesn't eat well, and someone else's baby an "angel baby" who obediently eats? Don't assume that the responsibility lies with the baby.
You should know that babies are the mirrors of their parents. When babies have "problems" in their behavior, they need to reflect on whether their anxiety and inappropriate words and actions have caused their bad habits. Now, let's take a look at the "tricks" you have put on your baby.
1、 Baby's bad dining habits may be the trick you put on the table
Baby always loves to eat and play at the same time, that's because you feed while coaxing
Come on, baby, take another bite. Mom will bring you a little dinosaur to play with. "" Take the last bite, look at the dancing ones here. "Have you ever dug a hole like this for your child? In order to give your baby another bite of food, you kept lowering your bottom line. At first, you just gave him a toy, but later showed him an iPad and a phone. When the little one could walk and run, you transformed into a robotic vacuum cleaner and followed him. And so, step by step, you were kidnapped by the little one. Little baby is a born 'politician', constantly testing your bottom line with crying until it is exposed.
Baby, if you procrastinate after eating, it may be all because of you
It seems that the child is naturally not fond of eating. Eating for an hour is already very embarrassing. If your child is like this, you need to reflect on whether you are too principled and always approach them with a confrontational attitude: 'You must finish eating, and Mom will accompany you to swallow the last bite.'. Poor baby, is this oppressive environment eating or suffering?
Baby loves snacks and doesn't like meals, that's because you always use snacks to seduce him
The baby is amazing. After taking this bite, you'll be rewarded with a cookie. Do you still treat the baby like a circus animal? This often gives babies the illusion that "snacks are more precious and better to eat than food". Congratulations, you have given them another bargaining chip: if you don't give them cookies, they won't eat.
2、 How to cultivate good dining habits?
So what? Steward, what do you want me to do? I can't just be in a hurry and do nothing, right? "Of course not, but all methods must be based on correct understanding, rather than rushing to achieve your personal" imaginary "goals. What you need to do:
1. Believe in your baby
Survival is a human instinct, would a baby starve themselves and refuse to eat? Baby's appetite is not as stable as adults. Don't pursue precise feeding data. Please, you are raising a child, not conducting experiments. There is no need to worry for a long time just to eat less.
2. Accept your baby
Every baby's needs are different. Some babies may not eat as much as others, but their mental health is good. Maybe they absorb it well? If you are not born with a big appetite, why do you expect your baby to be a big eater.
3. Eat regularly
If he still procrastinates after eating for half an hour, it's likely that he's not hungry and might as well not eat anymore.
4. Let the baby move around more on their own
When you're tired and hungry, your natural appetite will come. Don't keep your baby in captivity. If you have time to worry about him eating a few bites, it's better to take him out and enjoy nature more.
5. Provide a good dining atmosphere
After the baby turns one year old, there is no need to make food too complicated. Let him eat with you and feel the joy of a family meal. Change your attitude and don't force your baby to eat.
