When the baby starts to come into contact with complementary foods, adjusting the feeding order is crucial. If you find that the baby is not interested in complementary foods, it may be because they have had enough milk first and feel full. Therefore, it is recommended to give the baby complementary foods first, then breastfeed, to ensure they can fully experience and enjoy the pleasure of complementary foods.
To stimulate the baby’s appetite, it is essential to try changing the taste of complementary foods. Sometimes parents worry that the baby may have difficulty accepting new foods, so they continue to offer the same food, but this can easily make the baby feel bored. Introducing a new food every 2 to 3 days is a good method. Even if the baby refuses initially, there is no need to insist, you can try again later.
To enhance the baby’s interest in complementary foods, starting with visual aspects may help. Use colorful and interesting tableware. Not only can this attract the baby’s attention, but it can also encourage them to use a spoon to self-feed, promote hand-eye coordination and the development of small muscles, laying the foundation for future chopstick use.
In the face of the baby’s resistance to complementary foods, the mother’s patient guidance is crucial. When the baby is unwilling to try, remain patient, avoid negative emotions affecting the baby’s attitude towards complementary foods. During family meals, demonstrating exaggerated chewing actions can effectively stimulate the baby’s desire to imitate and create a pleasant dining environment.
The introduction of complementary foods aims to provide the baby with a more diverse range of nutrition and is also a gradual transition towards weaning. If the baby temporarily does not accept complementary foods, there is no need to worry excessively. As long as the baby is energetic and in good health, parents can pause at the right time and try again after some time, letting the baby slowly adapt without forcing it.
