Hungry babies become restless. When their stomachs are full, they relax. Thus, a normal diet is formed.
Some mothers cannot distinguish the signals given by the baby and try to feed them thinking that they are hungry every time they cry. The right choice of food and the mother’s behavior are at the forefront of the basic conditions for the baby to continue the normal feeding process.
The way the food is presented to the child is as important as the amount:
to feed;
running after the child with a plate, spoon and fork in your hand,
Not by forcefully putting a bite in your mouth in front of the TV.
You may have fed it, but you would not have fed it.
There are several causes of feeding problems for a child:
The first of these is medical problems (esophagus, digestive system problems, etc.). These are conditions that can be treated.
Another is the reasons arising from communication problems between mother and child.
In addition, mistakes in food selection can cause eating problems.
What to do for proper feeding?
Regardless of the age of the child, he should be fed when he is hungry.
Things such as talking, noise, games, TV should be avoided while eating.
From infancy, he should be allowed to touch food and be allowed to feed himself by showing how to hold a spoon as soon as possible.
It is a wrong behavior to open his mouth, to put food in his mouth by deceit.
It is wrong to warn him to eat his food quickly.
Like everyone else, children can eat as much as their stomach can take, the goal is to be satiated.
The baby should not be forced to consume the amount you set your mind to.
Attention should be paid to a balanced diet and at the same time, food choices should be respected.
Nutrition is not all the responsibility of families. It is necessary to allow the child to share this responsibility. If allowed, the child will also understand that food is necessary for him.
Snacking should be avoided between meals, and alternatives should be offered at meals.
If these are not done, a wrong way of establishing a relationship may occur between the child and his family, and this may be reflected in other areas.
It is a wrong attitude to reward the child when he eats and to punish him when he does not eat.
If you think the problem persists despite all these suggestions, it would be useful to seek professional support.
