Patient's question:
My son is 2 years old this year. He doesn't like to eat much, maybe because he eats a lot of snacks, but he is in good spirits. He doesn't look thin, and sometimes he doesn't eat in the morning. There's no way but to coax him to drink a bottle of milk. Sometimes he deliberately skips the whole morning. I'm very troubled. Please answer in detail.Doctor's answer:
Instill good eating habits in children. No sugar. No salt. Avoid foods like cakes, biscuits, and candies that contain only "empty" calories. Don't give children sweet puddings. It's better to eat puddings made with fruits, cheese, or fruit puree. Don't expect children to develop good eating habits automatically, especially when they are just learning to eat. Around the age of 12 months, children are accustomed to crawling and "roaming" and can't walk very far. So it's not surprising that they don't want to sit still for long. If a child wants to get off the table, let them. A few minutes later, they will come back for more. If a child doesn't want to come back to eat, don't force them to eat something specific. They will make up for it at the next meal.