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#asktheexpert my son is only sev namkeen biscuit he is not eating home food like roti dal chawal please guide me what to do
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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy6 months agoA. It’s common for toddlers to prefer snacks like sev, namkeen, and biscuits over home-cooked meals, but it’s important to gradually shift them to healthy eating habits.
1️⃣ Why Does Your Son Prefer Snacks?
✔ Texture & Taste Preference – Sev, namkeen, and biscuits are crunchy and flavorful, while dal-chawal is soft.
✔ Low Appetite Due to Snacking – If he eats snacks frequently, he won’t feel hungry for meals.
✔ Habit & Comfort Food – If he is used to eating these, he will resist other foods.
✔ Teething Issues or Sensory Sensitivity – Some kids dislike certain food textures.
2️⃣ How to Make Him Eat Healthy Home Food? ✅ Stop Easy Access to Junk Food:
🚫 No sev, namkeen, or biscuits before meals – Keep them out of reach and give only as an occasional treat.
🚫 No milk right before meals – It can reduce appetite.
✅ Make Meals Fun & Attractive:
🥗 Give Finger Foods – Offer small roti rolls, vegetable sticks, or dal-chawal balls instead of plain food.
🍱 Use Different Shapes – Cut rotis into stars, make colorful rice with veggies.
🍽 Let Him Eat on His Own – Give him a plate with different small portions.
✅ Slowly Mix His Favorites with Healthy Food:
👉 Sprinkle crushed sev on dal-rice or mix a little namkeen with upma.
👉 Make biscuits at home using atta, jaggery, and ghee.
👉 Give homemade snacks like murmura, roasted makhana, or peanut chikki.
✅ Set a Meal Routine:
🕒 Fix meal times and don’t replace meals with snacks if he refuses food.
🌟 Offer food every 2-3 hours but let him feel a little hungry before meals.
3️⃣ What to Do If He Still Refuses?
✔ Stay Patient – It takes time to change food habits.
✔ Eat Together – Let him see family members eating healthy food.
✔ Involve Him in Cooking – Let him pick vegetables or mix dough.
✔ Avoid Forcing – Offer food with love and let him explore.
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