- First phase of growth spurt ends around 11/2 to 2 years.
- Hence the initial increase in appetite becomes stationary.
- Cultivated proper healthy habits to food in early life will prevent behaviour problems like excessive or compulsive eating in later life, often resulting in metabolic disorders like diabetes, obesity, etc.,
- Ideal time to establish good eating pattern.Mostly one year old child is able to sit on the floor or in a high chair and take food along with the family members.
- Washing the hands and feet provide a sense of calmness and proper hygiene.
- Use appropriate plate.
- Allow sufficient time to eat
- Develop keenness in touching, appreciating size and shape of newer and newer food items.
- significant development of sense of tasting and smelling occurs.
- All of these make the child joyful in experiencing newer and newer food items.
- Tolerates bland food rather than spicy and Luke-warm food instead of hot food.
- Give food in small quantity and at frequent intervals since the stomach capacity is smaller.
- Takes food atleast 4-5 times a day.
- Toddler and young child likes coloured food items like carrot and greens.
- Introduce new food items one by one.
- Only proper size or portion of food should be served to avoid the feeling of rejection.
- Take care that pieces of food given do not choke the child.
- Supplementary feeds or snacks prepared from wholesome cereals, pulses and greens etc., definitely contribute to the overall calorific density and should be given in between major meals.
- Do not force the child to eat a particular food.But try to give the same at later periods.
- Forcing food will lead to eating problems in later life.
- Do not threaten the child while feeding and create an association of feeling of guilt etc., with eating.
- Food with utmost love and affection.
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