It is very common for babies and toddlers to be fussy eaters at some point of childhood. It happen suddenly and sometimes it is connect to a change in the eating habits such as when they starts to feeding themselves or drink from a cup instead bottle or not, they suddenly just start to refuse foods they used to love.Changing habits it will be a gradual process but if you focus on the positives and avoids turning meal times into a battle and distress moment you can instead finish a meal frustrated encourage your child to come back eat old favourite and try new foods as well.
Some tips that can help you to copy with fussy eaters babies and toddlers;
· Patience is the first step because even though you think this is your problem and none of the others mums you know have the same problem, they have or had at sometime.
· When the food is ready, don’t come to the table angry or anxious because your baby will get these feelings from you.· Sit together at the table in a way your baby can see everyone eating the same food as him and enjoying the meal.
· Presenting your toddler with a mountain of food can overwhelming and put him off even trying to eat is not a good idea. Serve up small portions in a nice presentation.
· Try to offer him milk from a cup and do not fill him up on milk because he won’t be hungry for solid food. Alternatively, give him milk 0ne and a half hour after solid food instead before.
· Combine new foods with old favourites it is also a good thing to try.
· If your baby has missed a meal and is tempting to give him a biscuits and crisps give him instead healthy and nutritious snacks like cheese, breadsticks, hummus and pitta. In order to avoid spoiling your child’s appetite, don’t offer snacks close to mealtimes.
· A hungry child is less fussy child so he’s likely to eat better at the next mealtime. Changing his eating habits will take time but, with patience and praise you can encourage him try new flavours.
· When your baby or toddler refuses to eat, simply remove his plate calmily. Ignore any fussy behaviour so he learns it won’t get him any attention. But give him lots of praise when he does try something new.
