Are you experiencing problems when feeding Little? Do not worry, because you are not alone. Difficulty eating in children is a problem that is often encountered. However, it can not go unpunished, because Little is still in need of a complete nutrition that optimal growth.
Some ways that you can apply to deal with difficult children eat, among others:
1. Make a regular eating schedule
Give the main eating 3 meals a day and snacks 2-3 times a day. Provide snacks between meals approximately 2-3 hours later. The first snack in between breakfast and lunch, the second in between lunch and dinner, then a third before bedtime. Eating schedule setting helps you make sure that the Small Si eat when he is hungry and reduce snacking habits. It is also good for digestive health.
2. Note the condition of the child
Make sure that Little was hungry, not too tired, or sleepy before eating. Avoid giving small meals 2 hours before mealtime so he was not too full when it was time for a great meal
3. Reduce distraction when dining
If his brother goofing around a dining table or a TV was showing a cartoon show, the Little attention to food can be reduced. Make dining atmosphere relaxed and calm, so that the child can focus on completing its food
4. Start teach manners when eating
In some children, he would eat a meal while playing, watching TV, even necessary chased prior to want to eat. When in fact, since the child is able to eat solid food, make it a habit Little to sit in his place (be it in a special child seat or a regular seat at the dining table). This good habit to instill discipline and can prevent the risk of choking to vomit
5. If the kids playing around with cutlery, leave alone and do not overreact
When Little becomes the center of attention because of this behavior, the behavior will be intensified. However, when he realized that his behavior does not get attention, the child will tend to stop playing around
6. Do not restrict or scold your child if he wanted a certain type of food
It can worsen the situation and make it increasingly want these foods. If the food is not good for his health, do not store food in the home. Keep in mind, fast food is generally high in calories, sugar, and fat; but do not contain the nutrients needed by the child. Examples of these foods are candy, fast food, soda, chocolate, crackers, and so on.
When Little frequently asked fast food, you can provide an alternative form of healthy foods he easily reach. When the child is hungry, he will be more willing to eat these foods. Little also enjoys the food in an attractive form. For example, provide easy to chew pieces of fruit (such as melon, watermelon, berries, etc) with yoghurt or vegetable pieces. You also can make fruit smoothies blended ice cream, milk, or yogurt.
7. Provide appropriate food portions
Serving sizes for children aged 1-3 years generally is 1/4 servings for adults. For meat, sajinya size is the size of the palm of his hand. And for vegetables, its size is 1-2 tablespoons
8. Try new foods one at a time in small quantities
If you try to give new food for Little, do it gradually. When the meal arrives, avoid giving an entirely new menu, because the child will feel strange with the food and then refuse to eat. The solution, always include at least 1 new favorite food along the food.
Then, prepare new foods such as pieces of mango, melon, apples, and others to be consumed during the hours of hunger, so that children are more willing to accept new foods.
9. Consider the child's reaction when eating
Gag reflex or gag reflex is a normal reflex the body to prevent choking. The reflex can appear on several conditions: if Little eating too fast, if the mouth there is too much food, if children do not like the texture or taste of the food intake, or if there are foreign objects that are not supposed to be in the mouth.
To avoid it, position it so that the child is quiet while eating, do not run when eating, give the portion of food to taste, and note the size of the food intake. Cut food into small size that is easy to chew.
10. Be flexible
Just like adults, Little also can be bored in a certain type of food. However, children may not be able to show his refusal verbally, so he tends to be quiet, go away, or take other actions that could make you angry. Another thing that makes the child refuses food is if he is sick or growing teeth. His favorite food will be rejected if he was feeling ill.
Browse advance whether the causes Little difficult to eat. Basically, Little will imitate the behavior and diet of the people closest. If parents often consume high-sugar snacks or fast food, then the child will want the same thing. In addition, offer praise when the child managed to eat well and correctly.
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