What to do if your 11-month-old baby doesn't like to eat

Babies being picky about food and not wanting to eat is a matter of worry and headache for many parents. Children do not eat well and only drink some milk powder every day, which is not enough to supplement the necessary nutrients for the body. Babies being picky about food is not conducive to the physical and intellectual development of babies. There are many reasons why babies do not like to eat, it may be that they eat too many snacks, or the food may be unpalatable, or they lack necessary trace elements for the body. Next, let's take a look at the specific solutions.

1. Adults should develop correct eating habits

As the saying goes, "actions speak louder than words." Children have a strong ability to imitate. If adults themselves do not have correct eating habits, or often fill their stomachs with snacks, there is naturally no reason to require children to follow the habit of regular meals.

2. Fixed meal time

Try to make it a habit for the whole family to eat together at the table when it is time to eat, and require children to finish their own meals. If a child does not finish his meal, do not give him any snacks even if he is hungry later. Over time, children will develop the habit of eating at regular times and in fixed quantities.

3. Reduce food outside of meals

Although it is necessary to give snacks, they should not be given in excess, especially junk food should be avoided as much as possible. This can prevent children from eating too many snacks and putting the cart before the horse and not being able to eat the main meal.

4. Promote children's appetite

Of course, a child cannot eat if he is not hungry. If parents just force their children to eat, it will have the opposite effect. Try to stimulate the child's appetite, such as increasing his activity level. When he really feels hungry, he will naturally not resist eating.

5. Choose tableware that your child likes

Every baby likes to have something unique to him/her. Buying some tableware with cute patterns for your baby can increase his/her desire to eat.

6. Spend more time on making changes to the dishes.

The types of complementary foods for 11-month-old babies are becoming more and more abundant. Under the condition of a balanced diet, parents can replace the simple rice, noodles, etc. that they usually eat with a variety of foods.