The mistake parents are unknowingly practicing is feeding the Toddlers in front of media ( phones, TV's , iPad ). Kids Just Gulping (Swallowing ) the foods without intention. Children have to learn the process of eating.;
Once baby completes 180 days, we can give them fruit purees, steamed vegetables purees.;
By 9 month, one can give 2 meals per day with breastfeeding.;
By 10th month , baby should comfortable to eat foods. If baby is cranky during meal times or not able to eat the required amount of food, one must consult a pediatrician.;
If kid refused to eat the certain food, we have to give try them the same food on a weekly basis. If your kid not liking greens, don't compel them. Give again the same greens next week and by few consecutive servings, kids adopt the food.
Children with learning disorder has some Signs : ❌ Kids Refuses to eat or drink. Some kids comfortable in juices while others comfortable in chapati/roti.
❌Kids can eat only soft pureed foods. Even 4 year kids eats only pureed form.
❌ Usually takes a long time
❌Has problems chewing or swallowing without chewing.;
❌Eat only salted/sweet foods.
❌Is not gaining weight. Always check with your paediatrician.
Parents should Observe the Eating method of their kids. Mostly kids in joint families have good eating habits.
Tips to Avoid Swallowing:; ✔️Sit together and eat.;
✔️Give your baby a plate with less spicy foods. Once your baby starts to sit without support ( 8 months).
✔️Give small bites of Roti, idly , Dosa by 8 months and make them to eat on their own.;
✔️Show them how to Chew.;
Parents have to observe their kids eating style. Start teaching them how to eat as soon as they sit without support.; #kidseatingdisorders