2007-05-09 02:22:11 · 12 answers · asked by yahooqn 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
You can't! Because they are learning/exploring at the same time they are eating, so it involves feeling, mashing, throwing, etc. It is helpful to make sure the child is actually hungry when you are feeding him/her because if they are, they will want to eat before they start messing with the food. When there is more playing than eating going on, it's time to take them out of the high chair and give them something else to play with.
2007-05-09 02:26:58 · answer #1 · answered by surlygurl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YOU MUST NEVER ATTEMPT TO MAKE THEM EAT FASTER!!
Toddlers learn by playing, and playing with food and eating slow is a part of their learning and development process. You might also consider the fact that eating slower means better digestion and strong healthy digestive systems.
2007-05-09 09:27:31 · answer #2 · answered by Dinkum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ha ha - that's really funny because I just realised that the only way to get my little girl to eat - at all - is to let her do it at her own pace and make a mess. She's learning and exploring as well as getting nutrition.
So now I just give her the food and do jobs around the kitchen and talk to her while she eats. Sometimes I'll help her a little because she can't quite manage, but there's no point rushing the little ones; they'll just dig their heels in and stop.
2007-05-09 10:36:17 · answer #3 · answered by Skidoo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why would want to try to make a toddler eat fast. you cant make a toddler eat fast just like you can make anyone eat fast. they will do it on their own. Some people are fast eaters some are not. Leave him or her alone and let them enjoy their food.
2007-05-09 10:18:25 · answer #4 · answered by Tiffany 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
:-)
My son is the slowest eater...I've given up on trying to speed him up. He just can't eat fast (I was the same as a child). He's almost 3 and takes hours (literally) to eat a meal. He just grazes all day. His sample day:
8am-milk
9am-cereal
10am-fruit
12pm-pasta
1pm-meatballs/water
2pm-nap
4pm-wake up and snack (nuts or veggies)
6pm-snack again
7pm-rice with veggies
8pm-milk
9pm-bedtime
So as you can see, each "meal" takes 2-3 hours to complete. I have to break each "meal" up. As long as they've eaten somewhat well by the end of the day, your child will be fine. And really, you should be looking at the weekly totals for nutritional value.
Hope that helps.
Mari
2007-05-09 12:01:52 · answer #5 · answered by mari m 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make it into a game....If my kids are taking a really long time and we have to go somewhere I always say I wonder who can finish the fastest. Of course they want to win and not let their sibling win so they eat faster.
Maybe they aren't very hungry and that is why they don't eat fast...
2007-05-09 09:30:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is important to MAKE time to allow them all the time in the world to eat...rushed eaters makes poor eaters.
You may not always have the time to sit and wait for them to eat, so you should start lunch or whatever earlier...why rush?
2007-05-09 09:28:27 · answer #7 · answered by Brat Mom 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WHY? Slower chewing and eating is better for digestion, and will less likely lead to the overeating to occurs when one eats too fast.
2007-05-09 12:55:42 · answer #8 · answered by supergrlq 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont make eating become a chore, they take time. just let them enjoy their food. removing any distractions could help, such as tv off. make sure they cant get up and walk around while eating
2007-05-09 09:28:31 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of ours does this too. Just keep all distractions off, like the TV, and dont sit them down til the food is actually ready either.
2007-05-09 09:27:51 · answer #10 · answered by lillilou 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋