Why the kid does not want to eat anything
At 3 years old the first independence is shown. He wants to do a lot of things himself, without the help of adults. He checks his mother and grandmother for "strength", refusing to fulfill their demands. The child is trying to "expand his boundaries."
If the child does not eat in 3 years, try to give himsome freedom in eating food. Photo: Getty As for food, the kid also demonstrates his rights. This is not only defending yourself, but also protesting, fighting for justice. There are several compelling reasons why the crumb does not want to eat:
- He is a little boy. He does not need a lot of food to get enough. Large portions cause him to fear. In this case, the child should be given less food, but it should be more nutritious.
- The fight for independence against the pressure of parents. In this case, you need to calm down and reduce the "heat of passion."
- Desire to attract attention. If the baby does not have enough attention, especially when a new member of the family was born, the "adult" child seeks to "get" Mom in any way. Even if Mom is angry, she is still with him. There is no need to succumb to provocation, but it is worth considering that the kid is jealous.
- Stress. Unpleasant events in the family, anxious expectations, bad atmosphere at the table, increased demands on the child during meals - all this can discourage the appetite of the baby. Do not demonstrate intrafamily conflicts to the baby, create a friendly atmosphere at the table.
- Insufficient physical activity. The child "burns energy" a little, he just does not get hungry.
- Preference of some dishes to others. Make a variety in the baby's diet.
You should also pay attention to the child's well-being. Sometimes a bad appetite is associated with a disease.
What to do if the baby does not eat well
Since most of the reasons are not related toillness, try to find out from the baby the cause of poor appetite. If it was not found out, do not use threats and punishments: it's pointless and harmful. Choose the dishes that the baby likes, gradually introducing new components into them. If the child wants to feel like an adult, give him that opportunity. Give him more freedom in eating. Put the proposed dish on the table and pay attention to the child. If he eats - well, will ignore - take the food to the refrigerator. Without active pressure, the baby will begin to focus on their food needs. In the struggle for appetite, it is important to consider the reasons for his absence. Add physical activity to the baby. Consult a psychologist if you can not manage on your own.
