How is it that children eat slowly?

What's the matter with children eating slowly? The development of children is concerned by their relatives. Only by solving the existing problems can children develop better. Solving problems and cultivating abilities are the development goals of many children. Let's work together to make children have more possibilities. Share with you what it feels like for children to eat slowly.

How is it that children eat slowly? 1 Usually, the normal meal time for children is about half an hour. But parents should be flexible and don't stick to half an hour to judge whether the child has finished eating. When the child has been eating for more than half an hour, parents should observe whether the child still wants to eat. When you see that your child's attention is no longer on the meal, or your child has become restless, you should stop eating.

On the contrary, when the child still wants to eat, he can postpone the meal time and continue to let him eat. Some children can't sit still until they are full. They want to watch TV or play with toys. At this time, many parents will continue to feed after the children and postpone the meal time to one hour or even several hours. This method is not desirable, it will only make children develop bad habits. If you don't cultivate good eating habits from childhood, it is even more impossible to sit down and eat well when you grow up.

The reason why the baby eats slowly

1, uncoordinated actions

Children's coordination ability is poor, and their eyes and hands can't be used harmoniously; Children may not be able to use chopsticks and spoons, or they may be able to use them but can't use them skillfully, so they will spend more time eating. Moreover, a child with uncoordinated movements may not be very focused and easily attracted by other things, so that he needs parental supervision when eating.

2, the stomach is bad

The child's stomach is not good, which may cause him to feel full all the time, or feel that his stomach is rising and he feels uncomfortable after eating, so he will eat more and more slowly; It may also be because the child's stomach is uncomfortable, so when he sees food, he will feel sick and will not eat, so the speed will definitely be slower.

3. Dental problems

The child has dental problems, or his teeth are poorly developed. The teeth may be calcium deficient, and the teeth of the upper and lower jaws are not tightly occluded. Children eat some high-fiber foods (such as Chinese cabbage, leeks, bracken, spinach, etc. ) It takes a lot of effort and a long time to chew, so they can't eat too much food in their mouths at the same time, so they eat slowly.

This food is not to your taste.

Children's tastes are different from those of their parents. Mothers should not only cook according to adults' preferences, but also explore children's favorite tastes. When children don't like their mother's cooking or picky eaters, they will naturally eat slowly.

5. Not too hungry

Children eat too many snacks before meals; I was too full for the last meal; The amount of exercise is not large, and the consumption is not large; Children who drink soup or water before eating will lose their appetite, so the speed of eating will also slow down.

6. Can't finish the rice in the bowl

In the process of children's growth, some parents think that children should eat more at this time, so they give them a bowl of rice every time they eat. Children's stomachs are not as good as those of adults, so it is difficult to finish all the meals. Eating for a long time will make them stressed and naturally they will eat slowly.

7. Capital to ask parents for conditions

Some children eat slowly for some objective reasons, but some children eat slowly because they want to take the opportunity to create conditions for their parents. Some parents will make some concessions in order to make their children eat faster and more when they find that their children are slow to eat. In the long run, it will make children feel that their parents are begging him to eat. At this time, some children will deliberately slow down the speed of eating and ask for it when their parents urge him to eat quickly. He can eat quickly as long as his parents agree. This habit is undesirable, and parents should correct it as soon as possible.

8. Chatting while eating

Some children like chatting, thinking that eating at home is more relaxed and casual. They can tell some interesting stories that happened in kindergarten or listen to their parents tell stories that happened outside, so they don't concentrate on eating, so they eat slowly.

9. The child is in a bad mood

Children's bad mood may be due to some things that happened in kindergarten, such as being wronged, quarreling with friends, being criticized by teachers, being injured and so on. All these will lead to a decrease in children's appetite, and naturally children will eat slowly. After discovering this situation, parents should communicate well with their children to help them recover their good mood.

What should the baby do if he eats slowly?

Parents should know that it doesn't matter if children eat slowly. If you have enough time, you can let your child eat slowly. After all, chewing slowly is good for your health.

Explain to your child the consequences of chewing slowly.

If time is short, but the child still eats slowly, some parents will think that the child has developed a bad habit of chewing slowly, or that the child is disobedient. In fact, this is not the case, because at this time, the child did not realize why he had to speed up eating. Parents may wish to explain to their children what they want to do in the future, such as taking him to the amusement park soon, and the amusement park will close if it is late. Playing will attract children's attention, and he will speed up eating. If a child eats slowly before going to school, parents should make it clear to him that being late for school will be criticized by the teacher and laughed at by other students. When children understand the consequences of eating slowly, children will naturally speed up eating.

Actively guide children to form good dining habits.

While setting goals, parents should also set rewards for their children to achieve their goals (such as how much time they have eaten and how many dishes they have eaten during meals). For example, after the child meets the requirements, he should be rewarded with a small red flower or a five-pointed star. After reaching ten goals, parents will satisfy their children's wishes, such as buying a toy for their children and taking them out to play. Such encouragement will help children form good eating habits.

What's wrong with children eating slowly? It doesn't matter if they eat slowly. Chewing slowly is also good for your health. If you are not in a hurry, children should eat slowly and parents should not lose their temper. The problem now is that sometimes time is tight. Adults want their children to eat faster, but they can't get up, so parents think it's generally slow.

In fact, this is only one of the reasons. If the child knows that there is a particularly interesting game waiting for him, he will not be able to play it if he goes late. Will he eat so slowly? Obviously not. Therefore, parents' anxiety about their children is also an important reason why children eat slowly. In this case, parents must repeatedly tell their children the urgency of the matter and explain the consequences. For example, if you are slow, you will be late. If you are late, you will be criticized by the teacher, and you can't wear a red scarf. If you explain everything clearly and the child is still so slow, then you must let him bear the consequences for his own dullness.

Many children don't pay attention when eating, which is also a reason for eating slowly. Just after a few bites, I went to see a pictorial or look around. This is obviously a bad habit. For such children, parents can adopt the method of "intensive training+motivation". On the one hand, parents should create a good environment to encourage their children to concentrate, on the other hand, they should set goals and ask their children to finish their meals within a certain period of time according to the actual situation. When a child meets his parents' requirements through hard work, give him an incentive, such as drawing a five-pointed star or a red flag. After accumulating 10 rewards, parents will meet their children's requirements, such as rewarding him to watch an animated film or buying a book he likes. If you persist in this way, the habit will become natural.

When using the above-mentioned behavior correction methods, there are several points worth noting:

First of all, let the children participate, make goals and plans, and adjust the speed of progress with the children in the whole process;

Second, make a good record every day, so that both children and you can see progress and enhance confidence;

Third, when determining rewards and consequences, we must be cautious and realistic;

Fourth, keep your word and persevere;

Fifth, make sure that other adults in the family agree with you.

It is a bad habit for children to eat slowly. Parents should be more patient and correct. I believe that after a period of time, you will find that your children have changed.