Every parent want their baby to be happy and healthy, and the first thing comes to our mind is, Are we providing our baby enough nutrition!!!!
Every Mother complains and I quote “kya karu thik se khana hi nai khati!!” So often parents end up with force feeding and add up distractions like watching tv, which is not a healthy option!
Responsive feeding will help your baby for better growth and development.
What is Responsive Feeding?
It means communicating with your baby, Responding to their actions. Understanding when they are hungry and when they are full.
Basically you feed baby when he is giving you hunger cues and stop feeding when baby is giving you cues that he/she is full. Babies have their own way to communicate, try to understand them! Please don’t say, “just one last bite!” and end up feeding them more & more.
If you think your child is not eating enough and rejecting food, stop the feeding session right there and offer again after some time! This time try different food with different texture.
Remember it’s not just about what are you feeding your kid, it’s also about how and when are you feeding them! Make sure of the surroundings, be gentle and talk to them lovingly while offering them food.
Benefits Of Responsive Feeding
1. Helps to Build good relationship with your baby
2. Lower chances of getting over weight now and in future
3. Healthy habits
4. Makes meal time easy
5. Helps you to interact with baby even better
Responsive feeding helps you understand their needs. Let them tell you what they like, what they don’t!!! How much they would like to eat, and when to stop.
Lets Make Meal Time Fun And Allow Our Babies To Explore New Tastes. Keep in Mind,
“ Even Your Baby’s Choice Matters!”
Introducing solid foods ( UNICEF United Kingdom)
IYCF (UNICEF New York)
Is Your Baby Hungry or Full? Responsive Feeding Explained (American Academy of Pediatrics)
Kool Parenting 