Mom is calm if she is sure that her child is fed and well fed. But the idea that the child has not eaten up and remained hungry mommy can drive crazy. What tricks she does not go to persuade the child to eat a few more spoons.
Very often, after witnessing a conversation between mothers, you can hear that the child eats poorly. According to adults, he should at all costs eat a certain portion. The idea that each child has his own appetite does not even visit a caring mom. One baby will be fed after an adult serving of soup, another just needs to eat a few spoons. Children, especially preschoolers, can independently clearly determine how much they should eat in order to be well fed and support their life processes. They have a finely developed mechanism of self-regulation. But adults often upset this balance, forcing the child to eat the proposed food.
At the same time, parents should be very attentive if the child eats poorly. Especially if there are changes in the behavior of the baby or his health. Bad sign: he became nervous and capricious, often complains of pain in the gastrointestinal tract, as well as the color of his skin is pale. Yes, having noticed these signs, you need to urgently sound the alarm.
The reason that the child eats poorly may be a disease or some kind of ailment. Children are very sensitive to the onset of the disease and instantly respond to the first signs. For example, a child’s appetite may disappear a few days before the teeth begin to grow. He will also refuse food if he feels discomfort in the nasopharynx.
The reason that the child does not eat well can be parasites that settle in the intestine. Helminths, worms, roundworms and other evil spirits - quite often occupy the children's body. To catch them, just play in the sandbox, eat a freshly bought apple or forget to wash your hands after a walk.
But why a child eats poorly, if neither a disease, nor intestinal parasites, or other ailments bother him, parents should ask themselves first. The fact is that it is the mothers themselves who sometimes cause the appearance of poor appetite in the baby. There are many reasons, we will name only common.
Firstly, the mother feeds the child by her standards and requirements. The kid should eat the offered portion all the way to the end. But do not forget that the children's stomach is small. Why stretch it at such an early age?
Secondly, the child is an individual with clear views and his own taste. Perhaps his mother’s cereals or soups simply do not like him. Maybe you should try changing the cooking technology? Another option: some children like meat, others prefer vegetables and fruits. And this fact cannot be overlooked.
Thirdly, the child eats badly if there are constant and numerous snacks. Yes, it is the snack between meals that kills the appetite. Sometimes one candy is enough for an hour before dinner, so that the baby refuses to take the main food.
Fourthly, children's appetite (like an adult) is very affected by the time of year. In the summer, for example, you want to drink more water than food.
The reasons why the child does not eat well are named. But how to change the situation? Take the advice. First of all, it is worth asking the child about his taste preferences. Whether he loves milk porridge or prefers pasta to his taste, prefers soup or borsch, or various vegetable purees are more attractive to him.
Next, the mother needs to think about how she serves food for the child. Presentation and presentation are very important. After all, we all “eat” first with our eyes. If we like the dish outwardly, then we will definitely want to try it “by the tooth”. Children in this are similar to adults. They will prefer the original served scrambled eggs than the tastiest soup in the world.
And, of course, mothers should not force their children to eat everything that is offered in large quantities. Indeed, obesity is very dangerous for a child’s body. And it appears so imperceptibly. And the main reason for this misfortune is precisely overeating.