Why the baby eats a little
Little means less than mom would like.or grandma. Sometimes they put so much on the baby that he is afraid to even approach the plate. You can't force the baby to eat if he doesn't want to. This can lead to the food causing him to gag. Shouting and punishment will also lead to a disastrous result.
If a 2-year-old child is not eating well, perhaps he is simply not hungry yetPhoto: GettyThe reluctance to eat more than 2-3 spoons of soup should not be a concern if:
- the child grows and develops within the limits of the norm;
- its weight corresponds to the required indicators;
- he is mobile and playful;
- he has a regular chair.
All this suggests that the baby is gettingenough food. Maybe next time he will eat more. When the child is weak and loses weight, or does not eat for several days - contact the doctor. The reasons may be: anemia, problems with the digestive and endocrine system, rickets. The baby will refuse to eat if he is teething.
What to do if the baby eats a little
Children may eat poorly if the family environment"heated up". Conflicts between parents have a negative effect on a small child, and this can also affect their appetite. Sensitive children suffer from low salivation, so solid food is hard for them. Offer your baby to wash down the cutlet with water or compote. If a mother has been buying sweets for her child all day, then by lunchtime the child will no longer want to eat. Few people do not know this, but the temptation to please a child can be too great. The amount of food a child eats also depends on the energy he has spent:
- A quiet little crumb who all day sitting at home will eat a little.
- A kid who plays on the street will want to eat more.
When a child is healthy, you can agree with his desire to eat a certain amount of food. Sit the child down to eat after an active walk, and he will "sweep" everything off the plate.
How to Feed a Child
The baby needs complete, balanced food,but how often is he not interested in messing around with porridge or soup, and I don’t even want to talk about stewed vegetables. Try to make lunch more interesting. Serve salad in the shape of a hedgehog or a peacock. Buy children's plates with pictures on the bottom. Do not try to overfeed the child, otherwise he will struggle with excess weight all his life. Seat the baby at the common table, encourage his independence. Do not rush to change his dish if the baby is clearly capricious, let him finish lunch. If you do not give him sweets during the break, the capricious child will please you with his appetite at dinner. Nutrition issues are of concern, since appetite is one of the indicators of health. It is necessary to focus on the needs of the baby and take into account his opinion.
