How Do I Get Baby To Eat?

Try Imitation For Getting Baby To Eat
by: Aida

Maybe it is time to try a different approach - reverse psycology. It often works for getting baby to eat.

You don't mention if you are breastfeeding, but if you are... don't worry so much.

If you aren't, see if the formula you use is fortified.

Babies are all different. The truth is, during the first year solid foods are more of an experimental transition. They need nutrition, but not necessarly solid foods. But whatever you do, don't get stressed.

Your baby will sense it and push the food even farther away. They simply know you are concerned

Try this trick...

Sit her on your lap during your meals for her to watch you eat. Go about it normally. Talk to others. Enjoy your food, but divide the food on your plate in two. Half of it with food that you'll eat, the other half with food she can eat. And make sure that side is next to her and at close enough range.

Try a little bit of mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, a 1/4 of a sliced apple (it's small enough to grab, big enough not to choke on). And try doing so regularly, if you want to eat a snack, make sure your baby is in your arms (try healthy snacks).

Imitation goes a long way to get baby to eat. Keep a moist cloth around and paper towels. It might be a bit messy cause she'll most likely go for it with her hands. Let her do so.

Ask if you can help her and offer the spoon. Try not to stop her if she prefers the hand. She's trying too.

I hope this helps. It worked for me.

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Maybe it is time to try a different approach - reverse psycology. It often works for getting baby to eat. You don't mention if you are breastfeeding, but if you are... don't worry so much. If you aren't, see if the formula you use is fortified. Babies are all different. The truth is, during the first year solid foods are more of an experimental transition. They need nutrition, but not necessarly solid foods. But whatever you do, don't get stressed. Your baby will sense it and push the food even farther away. They simply know you are concerned <img border="0" src="http://www.babydevelopmentnews.com/images/smiley3.gif" width="15" height="15"> Try this trick... Sit her on your lap during your meals for her to watch you eat. Go about it normally. Talk to others. Enjoy your food, but divide the food on your plate in two. Half of it with food that you'll eat, the other half with food she can eat. And make sure that side is next to her and at close enough range. Try a little bit of mashed potatoes, cooked carrots, a 1/4 of a sliced apple (it's small enough to grab, big enough not to choke on). And try doing so regularly, if you want to eat a snack, make sure your baby is in your arms (try healthy snacks). Imitation goes a long way to get baby to eat. Keep a moist cloth around and paper towels. It might be a bit messy cause she'll most likely go for it with her hands. Let her do so. Ask if you can help her and offer the spoon. Try not to stop her if she prefers the hand. She's trying too. I hope this helps. It worked for me.

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