When breastfeeding, a woman does not see exactly how much her baby ate, therefore, there are no special worries about nutrition. But as soon as the time comes for the introduction of complementary foods, the mother begins to count the spoons and grams of food left on the plate, not eaten by the child, which undoubtedly escalates the situation and does not in the best way affect the mother's mood and the crumbs' appetite.
Instructions
Step 1
The reasons for the refusal of the baby from food may be its novelty, a sharp color or smell, etc. However, if the child refuses to eat for a long time, you should tell the doctor about this, perhaps this is a signal of the presence of some kind of disease. Remember, appetite is an important indicator of the baby's health. Overwork, overheating, emotional stress, etc. also reduce appetite.
Step 2
First of all, you should calm down and not panic about the fact that the baby eats little. The grams that are not eaten today can be overloaded tomorrow, after all, the appetite of an adult also changes from day to day. According to medical standards, a child under one year old should consume food in the amount of 1/10 of his weight per day. Whether your baby is eating enough, you can calculate using the formula: the number of meals * the amount of food per feeding = 1/10 of the weight of the crumbs.
Step 3
To increase the appetite of a baby under the age of one year, you need to strictly follow the rules for introducing complementary foods. Begin the introduction of a new product with ½ teaspoon, gradually increasing the amount of servings. The amount of vegetable complementary foods at the age of 7-8 months is 80 g, at 9-12 months - 120 grams. One one is introduced at a time, gradually switching to a combination of products. The introduction of a new dish should be postponed in case of illness of the baby, during the period of vaccination, a change of environment and other unfavorable factors. Monitoring the reaction to a new product is carried out for 7-10 days, at this time they monitor the skin, stools and the general well-being of the baby. does not react well to complementary foods, you should abandon it for a while and consult a doctor. They start complementary foods with vegetables at the age of 4, 5 months, if the baby is mixed feeding; from 6 months - for those who are breastfed. After the introduction of vegetables, you can begin to get acquainted with fruits, and from 8 months - with meat. Now pediatricians recommend introducing an egg into complementary foods closer to a year.
Step 4
In order not to knock down the appetite of the crumbs, follow the simple rules for eating:
- do not allow snacks between meals and do not overload the child with drinking;
- do not violate the diet: eating at certain hours contributes to the rhythmic work of the digestive system;
- feed your baby in a relaxed atmosphere and in a good mood;
- do not entertain the baby while eating: this is how the child eats without noticing the food;
- be in the fresh air more often, let the baby "work up" his appetite;
- use bright cutlery and plates, periodically changing them to new ones;
- closer to the year, when the baby has already grown up and is actively involved in the communication process, eat with him what he eats, and at the same time show how delicious you are.
Step 5
Appetite is a delicate matter, but to maintain it, focus on usefulness, not the amount eaten. Self-prepared food from natural products is healthy and nutritious. It provides the body with energy for a long time.
