Parents must have encountered many problems while taking care of their babies, and many times it can be a headache for them. The most worrying one is the problem of picky eating in babies. Do you know any strategies to solve the problem of picky eating in young children? Next, let me give you a brief introduction.
What are the strategies to solve the problem of picky eating in young children
Clever use of baby curiosity: At the dining table, if a baby is picky about food and doesn't like to eat certain foods, don't force them to eat them first, so as not to resist the food. As babies are still young, they may not understand what "nutrition" means. What we need to do is to use the baby's curiosity, for example, we can enjoy eating dishes that the baby doesn't like in front of them, and communicate positive feelings about the dishes with our partners, especially about the taste. After a few times, the baby will become more curious about the food, and at the same time, in order to join the conversation between parents, they will start eating things that they didn't like before.
Reduce choices and increase consumption: During each meal, avoid having too many different types of dishes, even adults may unconsciously eat more of what they like. A baby has a small appetite, and if they like too many things, they will naturally reject those they don't like to eat. To make the baby eat something they don't originally want to eat, you need to remove all the "interference items". There are only two or three options on the table, and the best combination is something that the baby already likes, but not in large quantities. One is something that the baby doesn't like but you want to give them, allowing them to eat without any choice.
What are the hazards of picky eating in babies
1. The diet should be balanced, with fresh and diverse varieties of food: By having a balanced diet, including a combination of coarse and fine foods, meat and vegetables, it is possible to meet the nutritional needs of children without the need to buy nutritional supplements or tonics.
2. Pay attention to the quality of protein intake: Children need a large amount of protein during their growth and development period, and the quality of protein should be excellent, that is, they should consume protein from meat, poultry, eggs, and beans, but should not eat too much high-fat food.
3. Breakfast should not be taken lightly: Studies have shown that children who obtain sufficient energy and protein from breakfast have better physical and functional development, as well as higher learning efficiency.
4. Supplementing minerals and trace elements: Children who are growing and developing have a high demand for minerals and trace elements. Surveys have shown that they are prone to deficiencies in nutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc, iodine, and vitamin A, and should pay attention to supplementing their intake from food. It can increase the intake of dairy products, soy products, seafood and meat, animal liver, and fresh vegetables.
5. Eat some snacks appropriately: You can eat some snacks at three or four o'clock in the afternoon to relieve hunger and improve efficiency. It is now recommended to eat some hard fruit snacks because they are nutritious and beneficial for chewing muscle development and vision through chewing. But one should control their food intake and not eat before meals.
The above is a brief introduction to the strategies for solving picky eating in young children and the hazards of picky eating in babies. So when dealing with the problem of picky eating in babies, parents should learn to be flexible and adaptable, and not always say "this is nutritious, eating more is good for the body". This will not improve the problem of picky eating in children.
