The baby doesn't like to eat, and every time it's time for the baby to eat, they are very distressed. They have been chasing for several streets and only eat a little bit. But the baby loves to drink milk very much. Anyway, it's not okay for a baby to drink milk without eating. What should a 2-year-old baby do if they don't like to eat and only drink milk?
The secret to making a two-and-a-half-year-old baby enjoy eating
1. Adults themselves develop correct eating habits
Teaching by example is better than words. Children have a strong ability to imitate. If adults have abnormal eating habits or often indulge in snacks, there is no reason to demand that children follow the habit of eating regularly.
2. Fixed meal times
Try to establish the habit of having the whole family eat together at the dining table as soon as it's time for meals, and make sure that the child finishes their own portion. If the child doesn't finish, even if they get hungry later, don't give them any snacks. Over time, the child will develop a habit of timing and quantity.
3. Reduce food intake outside of regular meals
Although the provision of snacks is necessary, it should not be excessive, especially junk food should be avoided as much as possible, in order to prevent children from eating too many snacks and being unable to finish their meals.
4. Promote children's appetite
If a child is not hungry, of course they cannot eat. If parents only force their child to eat, it will have the opposite effect. Try to promote the child's appetite, such as increasing their activity level. If their stomach really feels hungry, they will not resist eating.
5. Choose tableware that children love
Children all like to have their own unique things. Buying some cute patterned tableware for children can increase their desire to eat, and if they can choose together, it can achieve better results.
6. Put more effort into making changes to the dishes
Under the condition of balanced diet, parents can replace the simple rice and noodles they usually eat with a variety of foods. For example, sometimes using potatoes as the main dish, accompanied by some vegetables, can also have a nutritious and sumptuous meal. At the same time, it is important to prevent excessive greasiness, as prolonged greasiness can affect digestive function and cause loss of appetite. Attention should be paid to the combination of meat and vegetables, with a focus on light foods such as rice, noodles, eggs, milk, vegetables, etc., supplemented by fatty foods.
7. Encourage children to participate in the cooking process
For example, going to the market to buy groceries, helping to bring them home, washing fruits together... etc., and even asking for your child's opinion and asking them to assist you in cooking together can not only give your child a sense of participation, but also help them understand every step before making a dish, and thus become more fond of eating.
8. Adding fun to meals
When feeding children, add a relaxed and lively tone to make eating no longer just about eating, and turn the timing and way of eating into something fun.
It's not enough for babies to only drink milk if they don't like to eat. Over time, it's easy for nutrition to fall behind. Therefore, mothers need to master some techniques to make their babies fall in love with eating.
