What to eat and what not to eat is not just a matter of children's preferences. The best time to cultivate good eating habits for children is around 6 months. From this time on, parents should put in more effort and brainstorming to start introducing complementary foods and lay the foundation for cultivating good eating habits for their children.
If the child's digestive capacity allows, try to let the child taste a variety of vegetables, fish, and meat. At the same time, provide suitable varieties according to the child's age, pay attention to the softness and hardness, and make it easier for the child to accept. In addition, parents should frequently change the cooking methods and adjust the way of eating. Do not force the child to eat when they refuse. Be patient and try multiple times to let the child eat. Over time, the child will usually gradually adapt. It is not just about letting the child eat what they like.
In addition, while enriching their own knowledge of nutrition, parents should also avoid showing their personal preferences during meals. It is important to know that children have strong imitating abilities. Even if parents talk about the benefits of vegetables, but they do not eat any themselves, don't expect the child to develop a love for vegetables. Therefore, in cultivating eating habits, parents might as well be a bit "authoritarian".
