Pickled foods are fantastic in many ways when it comes to creating the joy of eating, but sometimes there are setbacks when the child suddenly refuses to eat. Here Here are 8 tips to try when your child won't eat.
Why doesn't my child want to eat?
Food refusal often occurs through that the food or plate is thrown on the floor, or that the food is just played with. The It doesn't necessarily mean that the baby isn't hungry or doesn't like the food. It's usually due to other reasons.
For example, young babies haven't made the connection between satisfying hunger and putting food in their mouth and swallowing. When they do make that connection, they often eat more efficiently and with more purpose. It may take some time to get there.
It could also be that they are too tired or that they have been breastfed/fed formula too close to the meal. It can also be overwhelming for them if there is too large a portion or too many options, in which case it may be a good idea to try removing the options and reducing the amount. Another good thing is to use favorite foods as a gateway to other new foods, for example, having visible butter on broccoli if the child likes butter.
8 tips when your child doesn't want to eat
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Avoid overfatigue
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Offer one bite at a time
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Give food from your plate
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Divert attention
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Insert the knee (short-term solution)
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Do not breastfeed/give formula just before the meal (if it is a smaller baby, however, it should not be too hungry before the meal).
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Favorite food as a gateway
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Continue to be patient.
Be patient and continue to offer finger foods even when things are slow. Because eventually it will most likely come loose!
Hope this can help someone who struggles with food! It's not always a bed of roses and then it can be nice to have some tips.
/Elin Oresten
Lic. nutritionist
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