To teach a child to eat independently, you needgive him the opportunity to feel the food not only to taste, but also to the touch. Photo: Getty Instruction of the baby to a new way of eating is in the form of a game. If the child does not get something right the first time, he can not be scolded for it, he will begin to fear the negative reaction of the parents and further training will be more difficult for the new skill.
How to teach a child to eat yourself
If you give your baby baby cookies to chew on andIf your child is taught to drink from a bottle without your help, then teaching him to eat on his own will be faster. A positive attitude from both parents and the child is important for developing a new skill. You should not start teaching when your child is sick or teething. The first step is to choose safe cutlery for your baby. The dishes should be made of environmentally friendly food-grade plastic, forks and spoons should not be sharp, with rounded ends. To teach your child to eat on his own, there should be a specially designated place for this - a high chair. The fidget will feel comfortable in it. The seat belts will firmly fix the baby and will not let him fall out, and left without parental prompts, he will act more boldly. If you do not have such a piece of furniture, you can use a low coffee table instead. But then the training should be carried out under strict parental supervision, as the baby may fall. The first cutlery that a child should get acquainted with is a spoon. It is easy to use, and it is unlikely that the baby will hurt himself with it. Sit the child down and put a plate with his favorite dish in front of him. Trying to force the baby to eat something he does not like or has never tried is useless. The key to success in teaching is the baby's favorite food. Give the child a spoon in his hand and watch his further movements. If he throws away the cutlery and starts eating with his hands - do not get upset and force him to eat according to the rules of etiquette. Show the child how to eat properly. Take his hand in yours, then take a spoon. Scoop up food in small portions and deliver it to the "destination". Then leave the baby and watch him again. How to teach a child to eat with a fork? The teaching principle here is the same as in the case of a spoon. But at first, the baby will eat solid food, for which a fork is intended, with his hands. In kindergarten, he will become more familiar with this cutlery and will get used to eating soup with a spoon, and pasta with a fork. Be prepared for the fact that the child will not immediately learn to even hold a spoon correctly, let alone eat independently. Work with him daily, during each meal, and soon you will achieve positive results.
