Why a year-old child does not eat well
After 12 months from birth, the baby's tastes change, and 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 worthReview his daily routinePhoto: Getty There are other reasons for loss of appetite that you shouldn't worry about: - Thin constitution. Such babies don't need a lot of food. - Individual biorhythms. "Night owls" need a little time after waking up before breakfast. - Short intervals between feedings. If less than three hours pass from breakfast to lunch, the baby doesn't have time to work up an appetite. - Excessively large portions. An abundance of food can simply scare him. - Aversion to certain foods and systematic snacking. Sometimes a child refuses to eat because it looks boring. At one year of age, a baby is attracted to bright colors and unusual shapes. This should be taken into account when preparing dishes for a child. Loss of appetite is also caused by illnesses: - Allergic reactions; - Oral problems or painful teething; – ARI and intestinal infections; – gastrointestinal tract and liver diseases; – heart and vascular problems. In these cases, the baby not only refuses food, but also experiences painful sensations. You cannot do without a doctor's help here.
What if a one-year-old baby eats badly
First of all, the level of development should be assessedcrumbs, consult a pediatrician about pathological conditions. If none are noted, use techniques to increase the baby's appetite: - Complementary feeding stimulates food interest. It is better if it is not too sweet apple or pear. - Offer food in small portions every 4 hours. - Seat the baby at the table only when he has calmed down and moved away from the excitement of the game. - Replace unloved dishes with healthy analogues. Walks in the fresh air perfectly stimulate the appetite. If a one-year-old child does not eat anything during an illness, do not insist. Recovery requires energy. The body saves it by digesting food. The lack of nutrients is compensated for by vitamin and mineral complexes as recommended by a doctor. It is important not only how much the baby eats, but also how he 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: