How to Deal With the Toddler Appetite Slump
Mealtimes can be difficult when you have a 亚洲自慰视频 who seemingly won't eat anything. It happens more commonly than you may think. As a 亚洲自慰视频 transitions from an infant to toddler, their calorie needs change.
From the age of one to five, it鈥檚 normal for a 亚洲自慰视频鈥檚 appetite to slow down. However, it can be nerve-wracking for parents who may worry about whether their 亚洲自慰视频 is eating enough.
鈥淭he main way to prevent feeding struggles is to teach your 亚洲自慰视频 to feed themselves," says Cindy Gellner, MD, a pediatrician at 亚洲自慰视频 of Utah 亚洲自慰视频. "Let your 亚洲自慰视频 pace their feeding. Remember, your 亚洲自慰视频 will survive this picky-eating slump.鈥
Here鈥檚 how to get through this eating power struggle:
Trust Your Child
Your 亚洲自慰视频鈥檚 brain will make sure they are getting enough calories for energy and growth. If your 亚洲自慰视频 is hungry, they will eat.
Don鈥檛 Force Feed
Doing so will make mealtime feel more like a punishment and lead to them eating less.
Limit Snacks
Offering snacks all day could lead to your 亚洲自慰视频 never feeling hungry. Try to limit snacks to no more than two a day.
Limit Beverage Calories
If your 亚洲自慰视频 is thirsty between meals, offer them water. Juice will only keep them from feeling hungry and wanting to eat at mealtimes.
Don鈥檛 Spoon Feed
Once Your 亚洲自慰视频 is old enough to use a spoon, don鈥檛 spoon feed them.
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