Recognize the signs of hunger and fullness when feeding solids

In order for babies to start the process of weaning excitedly, increasing their love for food, mothers need to pay attention to respect their feelings of hunger and fullness. With a little attention, mothers will find out when the baby wants to eat and when the baby is full

Although she does not know how to speak, she always needs her mother to listen to her. Listening to and responding to baby signals, including cravings, plays an important role in your baby's physical and social development.

Although there are many different ways to eat solid foods: food granulates, snack Japanese style , weaning your baby to the commander ... but the overall goal is still the nutritional supplement, give your baby the pleasure with new dishes. Therefore, when feeding the baby with solids, the mother should pay attention to the following signs to avoid feeding the baby at the wrong time, overeating the baby, leading to the loss of interest in food.

Signs of hunger

-Breaking toys and acting exasperated, irritable.

-Use sounds, words, hand gestures to attract mom's attention to announce that "I'm hungry".

Eager to find food to put in her mouth.

- Older babies will describe specific foods by words or gestures.

-Baby crying or screaming.

Looking for food, constantly feeding food in the mouth is a typical signal of hunger

Signs of fullness

Along with her efforts to become independent, your baby will make it clear to her mother that she has finished eating and wants to leave. Your baby will change attitudes, gradually reduce excitement after each spoonful of food. When feeding baby solids, mothers need to pay special attention to these signs of fullness. Only feed your baby when he's hungry so he can feel the full deliciousness of the food. Some signs that help mothers "read" the baby's full stomach message include:

-Get away or shake your head instead of saying "I'm not eating anymore" or "I'm done eating".

- Knock or throw food. When the baby does not want to eat anymore, the food will turn into a toy and the baby wants to freely squeeze, knead, and throw these "toys" scattered.

-The older children also know how to cover their mouth or face.

-Keep her arms crossed to show objection if mom tries to feed her baby.

-Nhai is very slow and expressionless, no longer staring at food.

-Baby stuck out the food, even the foods she liked best.

When recognizing and respecting the baby's signals of hunger and fullness, mothers will find that every meal for the baby is an undeniable joy. At the same time, she also finds joy for herself every time she feeds her child.