Year-old child already has much to itself, it is produced in nature and understanding of the world. Continue to shape food preferences and habits.
In the second year of life continues to transition a child to the total diet, adopted in the family. But we should not go to extremes. Mom, preparing a dish for everyone, can shift the food for the baby in a separate saucepan and only then add salt and spices. This is especially true if, for example, Dad loves spicy and peppered - growing organism such culinary delights can hurt. You must decide - to feed the baby canned baby food from jars orhomemade dishes.
There are proponents and opponents of canned food. Some people prefer the ease of use of industrial baby food, others insist on the need to include in the diet of the child only fresh products.
Food should be not much chop. But do not forget that the size of the pieces of food should be increased gradually. The principle of gradualness should be observed and the introduction of new products: first try to give a little piece, watching the reaction and, if it is positive - over time include a new product in the menu.
For children of the second year of life are unacceptable fried foods. You can boil, stew, bake, but do not fry. The gastrointestinal tract of the child up to 3 years can not cope with digesting heavy meals. Equally important is what you are building your child's eating habits. If you do not see anything wrong with fried food, the child borrows your preferences in food. Bring up two years man no words, and by example. So try not to have a child with something that does not give it.
Since two years can be administered 4 mealsBreakfast, lunch, afternoon snack and dinner. Experts say that the baby should have at least 4 and no more than 5-times a day. Try to follow the advice of professionals, but without fanaticism. After all in two years the child shall come first crisis childhood.
The kid saw himself as a person and checks the limits of their capabilities. "No!", "I do not want to!" "I will not!". Refusal to favorite foods first, categorical demands sweet, stamping her foot, even hysterical - baby fight for their territory. Distractions and to switch attention restless, hug him or, alternatively, move away to the side, talking in whispers, to surprise him. Just do not humiliate and not to use violence.
And be sure to ask about as the child's diet affects his intelligence
