Why a year-old child does not eat well
After 12 months after birth, the crumbs of tastes change, the need for calories decreases due to a decrease in the intensity of development.If a one-year-old child eats almost nothing, it is worthto review his regime of the day. Photo: Getty So babies do not need a lot of food. - Individual biorhythms. "Owls" need a little time after waking up to breakfast. - Short intervals between feedings. If less than three hours have passed from breakfast to dinner, the baby does not have time to feed his appetite. - Needlessly large portions. The abundance of food can simply scare. - The rejection of certain products and systematic snacks. Sometimes a child refuses to eat because she looks bored. At the age of one year, the baby is attracted by bright colors and unusual shapes. This should be taken into account when making food for the child. Loss of appetite and cause disease: - Allergic reactions; - problems of the oral cavity or painful teething; - SARS and intestinal infections; - diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver; - problems with the heart and blood vessels. In these cases, the baby not only refuses food, but also experiences painful sensations. Here, without the help of a doctor can not do.
What if a one-year-old baby eats badly
First of all, the level of development should be assessed.crumbs, consult with a pediatrician for pathological conditions. If they are not noted, use techniques to increase the appetite of the baby: - Food interest stimulates complementary foods. It is better if it is not too sweet apple or pear. - Offer meals in small portions every 4 hours. - Sit at the kid's table only when he calmed down and walked away from gambling excitement. - Replace disliked food with healthy counterparts. Walking in the fresh air stimulates appetite. If a year-old child does not eat anything during an illness, do not insist. Energy recovery is required. Her body saves by digesting food. The lack of nutrients is compensated by vitamin-mineral complexes on the recommendation of a doctor. It is important not only how much the baby eats, but also how it does it. Chewing food thoroughly stimulates the absorption of nutrients and the production of gastric juice, which leads to an improvement in appetite. It is also useful to know: