Children's lack of appetite has become a headache for many parents. When children don't like to eat, parents should first look for the cause and not blindly adopt forced feeding methods. Next, the encyclopedia will introduce what to do if a two-year-old child doesn't like to eat?
1. Eat snacks in moderation before meals
Usually, children will feel hungry and want to eat snacks between meals. At this time, parents can give them some snacks in moderation, not too much, otherwise it will affect the child's appetite for the main meal. When children cry and want to eat more snacks, parents guide them to play with toys and divert their attention.
2. Don't scold the child
Don't scold the child, don't force him to eat, as the child is more resistant to eating. If the child really doesn't want to eat well, it's better to give them a meal later. When he is truly hungry, asking him to sit down and eat obediently can gradually cultivate his interest and concentration in eating.
3. Develop good habits
Children develop good eating habits from an early age. Don't play with toys while eating, sit on the dining chair and focus on eating. When children start eating complementary foods, they should prepare a dedicated dining table and eat with everyone. You can only leave the dining table to play after finishing your meal, and you won't eat again after leaving the table. Don't develop the habit of chasing after and feeding.
4. Improve children's appetite
(1) When making children's meals, try to dress up the food in a lively and cute way. Rich colors and animal shapes will make children curious and greatly increase their interest in eating.
(2) You can use interesting tableware or cartoon character tableware that children love to shift their attention to the tableware.
(3) Playing house games with children, teaching them how to "stir fry" and "cook", learning how to eat on their own, and gradually making children fall in love with eating.
