I believe many mothers will have a headache at every moment, which is mealtime! Many babies don't like to eat. At this time, parents should not punish or force their children. It's best to calm down first and find the reasons why the child doesn't like to eat. Most children's lack of appetite is due to long-term bad habits, such as a love for snacks, irregular meal times, and so on. So, what if the baby doesn't like to eat?
1. Stimulate children's interest in eating
When cooking for a baby, try to be as attentive as possible! You can make the food more lively, such as making cute little pigs or other cute animals. The rich colors and animal shapes will make children curious and greatly increase their interest in eating. You can also use interesting tableware or cartoon character tableware that children love to shift their attention to the tableware.
2. Snacks before meals should be moderate
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.
3. Never 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.
4. It is important to develop good habits in daily life
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.
