The headache of many parents is the baby's poor appetite. The reasons for refusing to eat can be different, both a simple whim and the onset of a cold. In any case, if a child refuses to eat for a long period of time, this is a reason to visit a pediatrician. But it is also unnecessary to feed the child 10 times a day and in large portions, sooner or later the baby will not stand it and will go on a hunger strike.
Instructions
Step 1
Follow the feeding regimen. Do not use sweets, juices, or fruits between meals. Better to let the baby eat them immediately after eating. Intermediate meals give a false signal to the brain that the body is full, and children cannot eat just because everyone has sat down to the table.
Step 2
Don't let your child be distracted while eating. He will not have time to eat the required amount of food, and the signal is already coming to the brain. Feeding too fast is also undesirable. The kid can overeat and his stomach hurts, as children cannot control the right amount of food and sometimes they have indigestion.
Step 3
Give your child vitamin C 30 minutes before. It will increase the production of gastric juice and increase appetite. You can give a few slices of tangerine, orange, or a slice of pineapple instead of a synthetic vitamin. The principle of action of these fruits is similar to that of vitamin C.
Step 4
Decorate your food. The appearance of products is very important for children and their appetite increases at the sight of a temptingly decorated dish itself. Babies also eat better when they are in company, rather than sitting alone over a bowl of soup. Keep your child company, or even better, sit down at the table during dinner for the whole family.
Step 5
Pharmacies sell herbal products that stimulate appetite. You can buy any of them for your child. They do not contain harmful components, they include medicinal plants and vitamin complexes. Give them as directed, but most should be taken 30 minutes before meals. The dosage is selected according to the age and weight of the baby.
