What should we do if the baby eats too much?

What should we do if our baby eats too much? Many times, we want our babies to eat enough after they are born, but eating too much will often cause problems. So how much is appropriate for babies to eat? Let’s take a look at how much is appropriate for babies to eat, and I will introduce it to you next. Hope this helps you.

A child's balanced growth is a sign of health, not that the more he eats the better or the fatter he is the better.

Yaya often gives me some signals when she is hungry, such as smacking her lips as if looking for a pacifier, or crying, and only then will I prepare to feed her. If she decides not to eat, she will fall asleep contentedly, sometimes biting the nipple without sucking. At this time, I would gently put her down instead of encouraging her to continue eating. Babies know when they are full, so be careful not to artificially disturb their appetite. Don't wake your baby to feed, but adapt to his or her own feeding rhythm.

In some places, there is a feeding habit that after the baby is 2 to 3 months old, adults always like to add some paste food (such as milk cake) as complementary food. All the grandmothers know this trick, and it has been passed down to their grandchildren, and it has become a household feeding experience. Some people think that solid food can resist hunger and help babies sleep well. However, from the perspective of pediatric nutrition, this feeding habit should be abandoned.

The same goes for bottle-fed babies: don't force your baby to eat; he knows when he's full. It is crucial to choose the right amount of milk powder when artificial feeding. Too much milk powder will cause the baby to have overnutrition and form excess fat in the baby's body. Fat cells formed in infancy may cause children to become obese in the future.

In addition, sugar may be the cause of your baby's overweight. If you let your baby eat sweets too early, he may develop a preference for sweets in the future and even refuse to eat foods without added sugar. You should also be careful with drinks, it is best to drink boiled water. Some complementary foods already contain a certain amount of sugar, so there is no need to add additional sugar. One time when I was feeding Yaya as usual at night, she didn't eat much and obviously had no appetite. When I held her, she felt sticky. It turned out that she had sweated a lot due to the hot weather. After I gave her a bath, she started jumping around happily again! Therefore, if your baby has no appetite temporarily and refuses to eat, do not rush him. Let him choose his own food. Think about it carefully: Is there something affecting the baby's appetite? An environment with suitable temperature and a dining environment with gentle colors may bring a different appetite to the baby. Just like adults, babies like to eat food that looks pretty, and they also like bright colors.

The way to stimulate your baby's appetite is to eat by competing with babies of the same age. For babies, if they eat with other children, their appetite will definitely be whetted. In addition, try to let your baby eat by himself. This way, he can decide for himself how much to eat.

It is worth noting that infants require more energy than adults. This is not surprising considering their growth and development rates. Especially during their growth spurt, including when they begin to crawl and walk, they use more energy and need extra energy from food. During this period, they usually lose their milk fat.

As long as you adjust your baby's diet according to the actual situation, you don't have to worry about him growing too fat or too thin.

What should I do if my baby eats too much? We have introduced above how much the baby should eat. How can we make the baby grow normally? We must make our babies pay attention to their diet and not let them eat too much. This can avoid some problems. I hope our suggestions can help you.