Most babies will show a desire to eat with a spoon around the age of one. If parents seize this opportunity and guide their children to practice, babies will be able to eat with a spoon by the age of two or three. So, what if a 3-year-old baby can't eat?
Firstly, parents should not criticize their babies. Whether it's adults or babies, criticism can undermine their confidence. Parents should first demonstrate the method to their babies and guide them to do it. Once the baby is able to do it, they should immediately praise it to boost their confidence. Over time, the baby will start eating on their own, but parents should be careful not to threaten the baby by refusing to give them food.
Secondly, let the baby practice eating regularly on their own. At mealtime, you can give your baby a spoon. It's okay to play while eating, and it's okay to eat slowly or get your clothes dirty. The key is to let your baby eat on their own. If the baby no longer wants to eat, parents should not be angry and take away the baby's spoon, otherwise the baby's confidence will be dampened. Over time, parents will realize that they don't have to worry about their baby not being able to eat on their own.
Baby's inability to eat is sometimes not a problem of the baby themselves, but often due to parents' unwillingness to let the child try. Parents are always worried that their babies may not be able to eat well on their own, but everything is something they cannot learn. Some things that babies do may seem simple to adults, but they are of great significance for the formation and cultivation of their independent consciousness and abilities.
