When it comes to eating habits, it’s hard for kids to understand. Some days they eat less, some days it may seem that they are eating all day. Maybe they have to eat the same thing every day for weeks and then suddenly stop eating it. How much your child eats may be different from what another child eats. But don’t worry. Such eating habits of your child are normal. It is common for children to choose food. When it comes to eating, the child automatically wants to be in control. By refusing to eat, the child is exercising his independence.
children can refuse like this
– Refusing to eat on the basis of color or texture
– Refusing to eat other things by choosing some things
– unwillingness to try anything new
– Refusal to eat something you like
– Asking himself to eat with a spoon or fork
what is necessary
You cannot force your child to eat. However, you can give nutritious food. You can inculcate good eating habits in them and teach them through your food inputs. In general, children need 7 mg of iron, 700 mg of calcium and 600 IU of vitamin D daily.
adopt these habits
serve the right amount
Give your child as many spoonfuls of everything as they are old. For example, if they are 3 years old, serve 3 tablespoons of whatever is made. Serving less food gives them a chance to ask for more.
wait
Give new food items. Although you may have to give them 10 to 15 times before you can taste any new thing.
let your child help
Let them choose the food items at the grocery store. Then find a way they can help prepare the food or set the table. Participating in different eating activities may increase their chances of overeating.
make things fun
Shape the food with cookie cutters. Serve things with stars and sometimes hearts in your child’s plate.
give option
Instead of serving vegetables to your child, let them choose from two.
mix new with old
Give them something new to try with the one they like the most. This can make it easier to try something new.