How to guide babies who refuse to eat complementary foods

The problem of babies refusing to eat complementary foods has caused headaches for many parents, because we all know that when babies reach a certain age, they need to be prepared with complementary foods so that the nutrition can be adequate and the baby can grow up more healthily and happily. If the baby does not like to eat complementary foods, then parents need to understand the most correct and effective guidance methods to make the baby truly fall in love with complementary foods.

1. Demonstrate how to chew food. When the baby pushes the food out with his tongue, you can show the baby how to chew the food and swallow it. You might as well try a few more times to give him more opportunities to learn.

2. Do not feed too much or too quickly. Feed according to the baby's appetite and do not feed too quickly. After feeding, let the baby rest for a while. Do not do strenuous exercise or feed immediately.

3. Taste new flavors. Eating the same food often will make the baby lose his appetite. Only changes in diet can stimulate the baby's appetite. By adding new ingredients to the foods your baby already likes, and increasing the amount and variety from small to large, you can increase the variety of food intake and find more foods your baby likes. If your baby doesn’t like a food or cooking method, you can reduce the amount and frequency of food provided, but you should gradually increase the types of complementary foods so that your baby can learn to accept them and develop a good habit of not being picky about food. A balanced intake of all types of food can help your baby’s development and growth.

4. Change the cooking method. When a baby hates a certain food, it is not because of its taste but because of the cooking method. If your baby likes foods that require biting and chewing after teeth grow, and will refuse to eat applesauce, you might try apple slices instead. Brightly colored foods can stimulate your baby's appetite, and foods that are too cold or too hot can also make young children feel scared. In addition, the taste should not be too strong and irritating foods should be avoided. The food should be cut in a way that is easy for young children to eat, and the shape must be changed frequently to increase the baby's interest in eating.

5. Pay attention to the quality and quantity of snacks. The portion of snacks should not be too large, and they should not be eaten too close to the main meal, so as not to miss the main meal. Choose foods with high nutritional value as snacks, and avoid eating junk food such as those that are too sweet or fried.

Whether the baby doesn't like to eat complementary foods or doesn't like to eat other things, it is not conducive to his healthy growth. Therefore, in life, every parent should pay attention to these issues when taking care of children. If the baby doesn't like to eat complementary foods, you must find the most scientific and effective solution.