POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 6 m old boy3 years agoA. If your child won’t eat or won’t eat whole meals, you could try reducing the amount you’re offering. It’s normal for toddlers to need only small servings at mealtimes.
Also, avoid trying to force your child to finish everything on the plate, because this can make mealtimes stressful. Instead, praise your child for trying a spoonful or having a sip of water, if that’s all they want.
At regular times between meals, you can offer your child healthy snacks like fruit or vegetable sticks. This should keep your child going if they’re eating only small amounts at main meals.
As long as you offer healthy food, try not to worry if your child doesn’t eat very much sometimes. Your child won’t starve. Children are actually very good at judging how much food they need.
It can help to judge your child’s appetite over a week, rather than over a single day. It’s OK if your child eats less today – they might be hungrier tomorrow.
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