Feeding a capricious child is a serious challenge for parents. Persuasions, promises, even threats are used. But, contrary to the wishes of mothers, admonitions of grandmothers and dances with dads' toys, the baby turns away from everything cooked. How to feed a child who refuses to eat?
Children love to repeat everything after adults. If you have ever said that cabbage is not tasty at all, it is unlikely that a child will eat it with pleasure. Eat together, complimenting any dish. Show by example that food is delicious and healthy.
Try not to persuade. Just sit down and dine. At the same time, judge how tasty it is for you. Do not invite your child to try, but persistently express your delight with the dish. Curiosity will surely prevail, the little one will come running for his portion of yummy.
Come up with interesting names for different dishes. Mashed potatoes can turn into a cloud of potatoes, carrots become a magic vegetable, bewitched by an evil sorceress, and soup is a fabulous food for little fairies.
Unleash your imagination. Seeing unusual names, the child will be happy to join the game. Explain that today you added an unusual ingredient to your food that will make something good happen. For example, the sun will look out.
Let your little helper do some of the kitchen chores. Don't be annoyed if the kitchen turns into chaos. Give the young chef a separate place where he can enjoy serious business.
The result will meet all expectations. The kid will definitely want to try what you did. After all, self-cooked dishes are much tastier than mom's. Be sure to compliment the helper's efforts.
The nutrition of a small child can be associated with play. Children love to feed toys. Let the baby first offer food to his favorite doll Katya, and then eat it himself. Praise Katya, the child will also want praise and will eat.
Remember that the result can be achieved faster, not by punishment or shouting, but by joint actions. Try, fantasize, everything will definitely work out.
