Having a hard-to-eat child can give you a headache, right? If left alone, children can be malnourished. nowHave you ever tried giving honey to your little one? This natural sweetener is believed to increase the baby's appetite, you know.
Not only has a sweet taste, honey also contains nutrients that are beneficial for health. Honey contains carbohydrates consisting of glucose and fructose, B complex vitamins, and various minerals such as iron, and zinc needed by the child's body.
Honey for Children's Appetite
Feeding children under 5 years old is not easy. If your little one has a high appetite, Mother will be very happy and will not experience any difficulties. However, it is different if your little one is a picky eater or picky eater.
This type of child often creates drama when the meal schedule arrives. Sometimes, he only wants to eat one type of food from the various menus that Mother has prepared. Other times, he just wants to eat unhealthy snacks. In fact, there are times when he shuts his mouth at all when offered food.
now, if your little one always acts like that every time he is given food, you can try giving him 1-2 teaspoons of honey about 2 hours before eating. This golden yellow liquid produced by bees has been shown to increase the child's desire to eat, you know.
Children who have difficulty eating will defecate less often because they have little food intake. This can cause digestive disorders, such as constipation and abdominal pain.
now, some studies show that honey is able to relieve these complaints, you know, Bun. In addition, honey can also maintain a healthy digestive system as a whole because of the natural prebiotic content in it which can increase the number of good bacteria in the digestive tract.
In addition, honey is also rich in antioxidants that are useful for strengthening the immune system. By regularly consuming honey, children do not get sick easily.
Although it has many benefits, honey should only be given to children who are 1 year old and over, right, Bun. This is because honey contains bacteria Clostridium botulinum, which when given to children under 12 months of age can cause a serious poisoning called botulism.
Other Ways to Increase Children's Appetite
It is very important to ensure that children get the nutrition they need. So, Mother really needs to try many ways to bring up the Little One's appetite.
In addition to giving honey, there are several things you can do to increase your child's appetite, including:
- Make the food look as attractive as possible so that your little one is tempted to eat.
- Don't be afraid to be creative to create new menus with new food ingredients that your little one might like.
- Limit drinking when your little one eats.
- Invite your little one to prepare the food, but of course pay attention to the safety in the kitchen, Bun.
If you have done the tips above but the results are not visible, be patient and continue to do it slowly. Avoid forcing the child to eat because this can traumatize him. you know.
If necessary, you can consult a doctor to get the right advice and treatment regarding your little one's nutrition. Mothers can also give appetite-boosting supplements. However, make sure to give this supplement according to the doctor's recommendations, yes.
