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A 3-year-old child does not eat: he wants nothing, eats badly
When a child does not eat at 3 years old, this can be due to many reasons. The psychological crisis of 3 years is the first in the life of a child and his parents. Refusal of food may be associated with it.
Why does the baby not want to eat anything?
At 3 years old, the baby shows the first independence. He seeks to do a lot himself, without the help of adults. He tests his mother and grandmother for “strength”, refusing to fulfill their demands. The child is trying to “expand his boundaries.”
If your child is not eating at 3 years old, try to give him some freedom in eating.
With regard to food, the baby also demonstrates his rights. This is not only self-defense, but also a protest, a struggle for justice. There are several good reasons why the baby does not want to eat:
- He’s a kid. He doesn’t need a lot of food to be satisfied. Large portions make him fearful. In this case, you need to give the child less food, but it should be more nutritious.
- Fight for independence against parental pressure. In this case, you need to calm down and reduce the “heat of passions”.
- Desire to attract attention. If the baby does not have enough attention, especially when a new family member is born, the “adult” child seeks to “get” his mother in any way. Even if mom is angry, she is still with him. There is no need to succumb to provocation, but it is worth considering that the baby is jealous.
- Stress. Unpleasant events in the family, anxious expectations, a bad atmosphere at the table, increased demands on the child during meals – all this can discourage a baby’s appetite. Do not show family conflicts to the baby, create a friendly atmosphere at the table.
- Lack of physical activity. A child “burns energy” a little, he simply is not hungry.
- Preference for some dishes over others. Add variety to your baby’s diet.
You should also pay attention to the well-being of the child. Sometimes poor appetite is associated with illness.
What to do if the baby does not eat well
Since most of the causes are not related to illness, try to find out from your baby the cause of poor appetite. If it is not possible to find out, do not use threats and punishments: it is pointless and harmful.
Choose dishes that your baby likes, gradually introducing new ingredients into them.
If the child wants to feel like an adult, give him that opportunity. Give him more freedom to eat. Place the proposed dish on the table and draw the child’s attention to it. If he eats – well, he will ignore – put the food in the refrigerator. Without active pressure, the baby will begin to focus on his nutritional needs.
In the struggle for appetite, it is important to consider the reasons for its absence. Add physical activity to your baby. Consult a psychologist if you cannot cope on your own.
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