Many mothers are faced with the problem of poor appetite in children."A child does not eat anything," - they say.
Usually it starts after 1.5 years when the baby food preferences are formed.Most peaking in 2-3 years, but sometimes delayed up to 5 years.At this age, the child is aware of their individuality, and the refusal of food shows his independence, defending the right to freedom of action and choice.
If you get safely through this period, the problem will disappear by itself.If not, you may have to suffer through adolescence.
Specialists and mothers "experienced" there are some views on the resolution of this situation.This takes into account the fact that the baby should receive daily a certain number of vitamins and nutrients.Some offer not wanting to eat the baby starve: later want to eat - eat a dish offered;or offer a substitute product with the same nutritional value, that child can devour with gusto.Others are trying to feed the crumbs at any price, believing that otherwise the child will not eat anything at all.
often in infants reduces appetite while teething.But if the child refuses to eat, lose weight on the eyes, you should contact your doctor.
healthy child will never starve voluntarily.Children have a natural appetite commensurate with their needs.It was found that the baby instinctively feels, what it lacks substance, and where they are.It is necessary to reckon with the fact that his appetite naturally varies, and as a result he will get everything you need.
correct the situation ...
Take into account the interchangeability of products
If pipsqueak refuses, for example, from any of vegetables, offer him those he loves.Do not eat vegetables - give more fruit.Fruits in combination with milk fill all that is in vegetables.
barred from cereals - offer bread, pasta, biscuits, potatoes;milk - cheese, cottage cheese, yogurt, calcium supplements.
sometimes let your child eat more than the usual number of any product.You do not worry if it will have a temporary aversion to another.
Minimalism
If a child eats, but too little, offer small portions, give less than he usually eats.Be sure to ask for supplements.Gradually increase the initial amount.You can serves in miniature platter with a small spoon.
If a child eats only half the proposed note, the child can be too big portions.To compare the amount with age!
never insisted!
persuasion and threats only inculcate disgust dish.
Bullying wolves, crows, etc.do not give result.Fear of the sensation of hunger.
mode
body gets used to signal hunger at the same time.Say "No!" Snacking between meals.
emotional state
not start to feed the child, if a bad mood.
Before you call for so excited child, give him time to calm down.
Participation
desirable to cook together, make up the menu from the list of authorized products, go to the store.All of this interest of the child, he would eat with gusto dish in cooking which he participated.
Bribery
sometimes bribe kid, promising a treat for the food spoon.This is not the way, with time payoff will increase, and candy do not pay off.
Games
«Look, who painted on the bottom of the dish?»
are looking for "treasure": raisins in the porridge, meat sauce, etc.
appears that spoon - airplane, helicopter, boat, truck ...
Close the plate of food with his hand and ask to guess what is eaten.
Planting toys and ask to show everyone how to eat properly.
Many children are fed: "The spoon for mom, for dad ...»
But, according to experts, the game at the table form the wrong attitude to feeding.
distract attention
Many distracting crumbs on anything interesting - television, singing and dancing adults, colorful toys, books - this time laying the spoon in his mouth.It is not welcomed becausefurther feeding behavior of the child is firmly linked to these incentives.
example
Often, the child begins to have an appetite, keen example of adults.
Aesthetics
child Create an environment in which he wants to have.From food products to make something interesting: figurines, slide-houses.Appetizing and elegantly decorated table.Often change the tablecloth, put a beautiful set, flowers, etc.You can lay a separate table.
Activity and walking
walk more with the baby, play outdoor games.The fresh air and activity cause appetite.
Company
children eat better at a party.Invite your guests and yourself.
new situation
Eating in a new situation sharpens the appetite: go to the coffee shop, restaurant.
psychological techniques
Say crumbs can have everything "except the cereal in a green plate."
up a story about the dish: soup, Ilya Muromets, a recipe from the Cinderella fairy potatoes, giving heroic virtue, etc.
can transform into any character.
conversation
interviewed about the benefits of proper nutrition with illustrative examples or tell a story about the vitamins that protect against germs.
Analyze
If a kid refuses to lunch, maybe he slept badly, or has not sufficiently internalized by the last supper.Lunch - it took little time after breakfast, or it was too tight.Dinner - the kid was tired, overfed at lunch or work up an appetite, be more calm.
Do not worry: if your child is active and cheerful, it is unlikely that he is undernourished.The main thing in feeding - a positive attitude.So that all - in the hands of the parents!
Artemov Elena
