What to do if your child always doesn't like to eat

Many parents are troubled by children's refusal to eat, and some parents feel helpless in the face of this situation. In fact, if children always don't like to eat, we can use some small methods and techniques to improve their appetite, especially when cooking, we can make children's food more colorful, such as animal shapes, which can better improve children's appetite.

1. Improve children's appetite

(1) When preparing meals for children, try to make the food look lively and cute. Rich colors and animal shapes will make children curious and greatly increase their interest in eating.

(2) You can use interesting tableware or tableware featuring your child’s favorite cartoon characters to divert the child’s attention to the tableware.

(3) Play house games with your child, teach him how to “cook” and “fry”, and let him learn to eat by himself, so that he will gradually fall in love with eating.

2. Eat snacks before meals

Children usually feel hungry and want to eat snacks between meals. At this time, parents can give them some snacks in moderation, but not too much, otherwise it will affect the children's appetite for the main meals. When the child cries and wants to eat more snacks, parents should guide him to play with toys to divert his attention.

3. Don’t scold your child

Don't scold your child or force him to eat, as this will make him more resistant to eating. If your child really doesn't want to eat properly, you might as well give him the food later. Wait until he is really hungry, and then ask him to sit down and eat. This will gradually develop his interest and concentration in eating.

4. Develop good habits

Children should develop good eating habits from an early age. Children are not allowed to play with toys while eating. They should sit in the dining chair and concentrate on eating. When your child starts eating complementary foods, you should prepare a special dining table for him to eat with everyone. You can leave the table to play only after you finish eating, and you don’t have to eat after leaving the table. Don’t develop the habit of chasing your child to feed him.