The appetite of a child is influenced by many different factors, which is why you need to understand the problem together with a professional doctor at an in-person consultation.

Causes of decreased appetite in a child

7. Stop snacking. Fully! This is very bad for appetite, cookies, juices, cereals - all this gives the child a feeling of satiety. What can we say about sweets and other sweets. It is not surprising if the child at the table turns away from the soup. If the child ate badly at lunch, steadfastly, again, without snacks, wait for an afternoon snack. Let the appetite arise, do not interrupt it!

8. Follow the feeding regime, that is, try to arrange breakfast, lunch and dinner at the same time every day. So the body will “remember” these hours and after a while it will even begin to produce gastric juice “by the time”. And this, in turn, has a beneficial effect on appetite.

9. Some mothers find a seemingly easy way to feed a child with reduced appetite - under the TV or tablet. It is strongly not recommended to do so. This disrupts the digestion process and from childhood forms a very unhealthy habit of eating in front of the TV. As you know, this is the path to overweight and other problems with the gastrointestinal tract. Also, you should not promise anything to the child for a spoonful of soup eaten, otherwise this bargaining will become a habit and will be perceived by the child as part of the meal.

10. Negative emotions have no place at the table, so it is strongly not recommended to push the child while eating, threaten, shout, insist and force. So you can achieve the opposite effect - stress and, as a result, an even greater decrease in appetite.

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Probably, many parents are familiar with the situation when their baby does not want to eat, chokes on the offered food, spits it out, besides, he cries loudly, and the mother is “all on her nerves” still trying to shove the prescribed portion into her child.

Most often, the fact that the child does not eat well, the parents themselves are to blame. After all, poor appetite is observed mainly in children with a disturbed feeding regimen. Although, of course, there are other more serious reasons. Let's try to figure out why the baby does not eat well.

1. If a small child has a poor appetite, but he grows normally, develops like all other children, feels great, but eats little, you should not worry. Maybe he has a slow metabolism.

But in the event that the child is significantly lower than his peers, you should think about it. He may not be getting the nutrients he needs from food.

3. Maybe he has increased nervous excitability. These babies usually produce little saliva. Therefore, they have difficulty swallowing food, which can also be the reason for the frequent not wanting to eat. If you give solid food, pour it with gravy or let's drink it with tea or compote. This will help a little to wake up the appetite of the child.

In addition to this simple advice, there are also many other simple effective herbal infusions and teas that will help improve digestion and increase appetite. Just remember that any, even the most harmless infusions can be given to a child only if he does not have any allergic or chronic diseases. Yes, and the advice of a doctor in this case will not be superfluous.

Given all this and wanting to whet the appetite of a small child, try using traditional medicine.

* Feed your baby fresh raspberries every day if possible. It is enough to eat 5-6 berries twice a day. Raspberries contain ascorbic acid, carotene, B vitamins. Due to their effect on the body, appetite will increase.

* Give your child warm mint tea. To prepare it, grind the dried herb to a powder state. Pour 1/2 tsp. means a glass of boiling water, soak for 10 minutes. Strain through two layers of cheesecloth. A child older than a year can take 1 tbsp. l. infusion before meals. Those who are older than two years - a quarter cup twice a day before meals. Peppermint tea effectively stimulates the digestive system, which promotes rapid digestion and improves appetite.

* The old tried-and-true remedy made from fresh parsnip roots can also increase a young child's appetite. To prepare it, grate 2 tbsp. l. fresh washed and peeled roots, add 3 tbsp. l. sugar, then pour a glass of water.

Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes, wrap with a warm cloth for 4 hours. Then strain and squeeze out the roots. Drink the infusion to a child over 2 years old, 2 tsp. before meals, about half an hour. This tool speeds up the digestion of food.

* To prepare an infusion that increases appetite, pour 2 tsp. Veronica officinalis herbs with two glasses of boiling water. Let it brew for 20 minutes and then strain. Offer it to children over 2 years of age after a meal. Let them drink a third of a glass after a meal.

* To make a delicious tea, take 1 tsp. dry chopped herb spring gentian and pour a glass of boiling water. Insist exactly one hour. Then carefully strain through several layers of gauze. Give a warm infusion to children over two years old, 1 tbsp. l. before meals, several times a day.

Don't force feed your baby. This can lead to the fact that his appetite will decrease even more and, moreover, indigestion will begin.

And remember, if a small child has a poor appetite, you must strictly observe the diet, do not allow food to be intercepted between breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner. It's better to skip one feeding if he refuses to eat.

Connect your imagination and supplement it with the above folk remedies that increase the child's appetite. Decorate dishes with herbs or vegetable figurines. You can buy a transparent plate and attach a beautiful picture to the bottom (on the outside) with tape. So the child will have an incentive to quickly eat lunch to see what is down there. In addition, the picture can be changed even 3 times every day ...

Try not to scold your child while eating. Let him eat not neatly, and the food scatters in different directions. Teach him table manners gently and patiently. After all, some kids refuse to eat only because of the fear that they will be scolded at dinner ...

As you can see, there are various ways to improve the appetite of a small child. So be patient and attentive to it, follow the order of the day, drink healthy herbal decoctions and teas, make the diet as rich and varied as possible.

See also apilak, hepaliv, juval, carngine chloride, liv-52, limoitar, chilibukha tincture.

Calamus rhizome (RhizomaCalami)

Contains essential oil (2% in crude raw materials, 1.5% in purified raw materials), bitter substance acorin, tannins.

Indications for use. As a means of increasing appetite and improving digestion.

Method of application and dose. In the form of infusion (10.0:200.0) 1/4 cup 3 times a day half an hour before meals.

Contraindications. Hyperacid gastritis (inflammation of the stomach due to a persistent increase in acidity), peptic ulcer of the stomach with high acidity.

Release form. Chopped rhizome in a package of 100 g.

Storage conditions. In a dry, cool place.

CENTAURY HERB (HerbaCentaurii)

Contains bitter glycosides (gentiopicrin, erytaurin, erythrocentaurin), alkaloids (erythricin, gentiamin), flavone glycoside centaurein.

Indications for use. To stimulate appetite and improve digestion in case of reduced function of the gastrointestinal tract.

Method of application and dose. In the form of an infusion (10.0:200.0) in a tablespoon 3-4 times a day half an hour before meals.

Contraindications.

Release form. In a package of 100 g.

Storage conditions. In a cool dry place.

Centaury herb is also part of the drug depuraflux.

MONTANA HOME DROPS (Montanahomedrops)

Pharmachologic effect. Stimulates the secretion of digestive juices, enhances the motility of the gastrointestinal tract. It has a choleretic, laxative and antimicrobial effect.

Indications for use. Decreased appetite, flatulence (gas accumulation in the intestines), discomfort in the gastrointestinal tract, hypoacid gastritis (inflammation of the stomach, accompanied by a reduced release of hydrochloric acid).

Method of application and dose. Inside with a small amount of water, 1-2 teaspoons after meals; with reduced appetite - 10-20 minutes before meals. For constipation - dilute 2 teaspoons in a glass of slightly warm water and take on an empty stomach before breakfast.

Contraindications. Alcoholism. Not recommended for use during breastfeeding.

Release form. Drops in bottles of 50, 200 and 500 ml. 100 ml of solution is a 48% alcohol extract of the following herbs: hop cones - 1 g, gentian root - 2 g, Ceylon cinnamon roots - 1 g, orange peel bitter extract - 2 g, caraway seeds - 1 g, dandelion root - 3 g , mint oil - 0.06 g, red sandalwood bark - 1 g.

Storage conditions. In a place protected from light.

DANDELION ROOT (Radix Taraxaci)

Contains bitter glycoside (taraxacin), resins, inulin (up to 40%) and other substances.

Indications for use. As bitterness to stimulate appetite, as a cholagogue for constipation.

Method of application and dose. In the form of an infusion (a teaspoon per cup of boiling water) for "/4 cups half an hour before meals 3-4 times a day.

Contraindications. Hyperacid gastritis (inflammation of the stomach due to a persistent increase in acidity), peptic ulcer of the stomach with high acidity.

Release form. Dandelion root, whole and chopped.

Storage conditions. In a cool dry place.

Dandelion root is also part of Montana Homemade Drops.

WORMWOOD HERB (Herba Absinthii)

Contains bitter substances (absinthine and anabsinthine), essential oil (0.5-2%), tannins, flavonoid artemisetin, etc.

Indications for use. As a means of increasing appetite and improving digestion, with a decrease in the function of the gastrointestinal tract.

Method of application and dose. Half an hour before meals 3 times a day, infusion (10.0:200.0) for a tablespoon or tincture for 15-20 drops.

Contraindications. Hyperacid gastritis (inflammation of the stomach due to a persistent increase in acidity), peptic ulcer of the stomach with high acidity.

Release form. Chopped grass in a package of 100 g; tincture in vials of 25 ml; thick extract.

Storage conditions. In a dry, cool place.

BITTER (Tinctura amara)

Indications for use. It is prescribed as bitterness to stimulate appetite, with hypacid (inflammation of the stomach, accompanied by reduced release of hydrochloric acid) and chronic atrophic (inflammation of the stomach with thinning of the mucous membrane) gastritis, with anorexia (lack of appetite) associated with diseases of the nervous system, etc.

Method of application and dose. Apply inside 10-20 drops per reception 30 minutes before meals.

Contraindications. Hyperacid gastritis (inflammation of the stomach due to a persistent increase in acidity), peptic ulcer of the stomach with high acidity.

Release form. In dark glass bottles of 25 ml. Obtained from centaury grass (60 g), water trefoil leaves (60 g), calamus rhizomes (30 g), wormwood herb (30 g), coriander fruits (15 g) and ethyl alcohol 40% in the amount necessary to obtain 1 l tincture.

Storage conditions. In a place protected from light.

APPETITE COLLECTION (Species amarae)

Indications for use. Like bitterness to stimulate the appetite.

Method of application and dose. In the form of an infusion (a tablespoon per glass of boiling water), a tablespoon 3-4 times a day half an hour before meals.

Contraindications. Hyperacid gastritis (inflammation of the stomach due to a persistent increase in acidity), peptic ulcer of the stomach with high acidity.

Release form. In a package of 100 g. Ingredients: wormwood herbs - 8 parts, yarrow herbs - 2 parts.

Storage conditions. In a dry, cool place.

Wormwood grass is also included in the preparations of Aristochol, Vitaon, tincture of valerian, wormwood, belladonna, tincture of valerian, wormwood, belladonna and peppermint, stomach tablets with belladonna extract.

WATER LEAF SHAMLOCK (Folium Menyanthidis)

Synonyms: Three-leafed watch sheet, Trifolia sheet.

Contains glycosides, flavonoids (rutin) and tannins.

Indications for use. As an appetite stimulant, with a decrease in the function of the gastrointestinal tract and as a choleretic agent.

Method of application and dose. In the form of an infusion (2 teaspoons per cup of boiling water) 1/4 cup 2-3 times a day half an hour before meals.

Contraindications. Hyperacid gastritis (inflammation of the stomach due to a persistent increase in acidity), peptic ulcer of the stomach with high acidity.

Release form. In a package of 100 g.

Storage conditions. In a dry, cool place.

FERROVIN CINNE WINE WITH IRON (Ferrovin)

Pharmachologic effect. Increases appetite. Stimulates hematopoiesis (blood formation).

Indications for use. Lack of appetite (in debilitated patients), anemia (decrease in the content of red blood cells in the blood), increased need for iron.

Method of application and dose. Inside 1 hour before meals or during meals 1 tablespoon 2-3 times a day, adolescents - 1 time per day.

Side effect. Unpleasant sensations in the epigastrium (the area of ​​the abdomen located directly under the convergence of the costal arches and the sternum), a feeling of fullness in the stomach, constipation, diarrhea, staining of feces in black.

Contraindications. Diabetes mellitus, alcoholism, pregnancy, breastfeeding. Use with caution in patients with diabetes mellitus, since 15 ml contains about 2.1 g of sugar.

Release form. In vials of 700 ml. 100 g of the solution contains nitrogen-containing iron citrate 500 mg, magnesium hypophosphate 5 mg, quinine liquid extract 500 mg, orange peel infusion (Auranti amari) 200 mg, sugar 200 mg, wine up to 100 g.

Storage conditions. In a cool, dark place.

Medicines of various groups

PERIACTIN (Periactin)

Synonyms: Peritol, Cyproheptadine hydrochloride, Adekin, Apetigen, Astonin, Tsipraktin, Tsiprodin, Istabin, Pariaktin, Supersan, Vieldrin, Vinorex, etc.

Pharmachologic effect. It is an antagonist of serotonin and histamine, has the ability to stimulate appetite (see also Cyproheptadine).

Indications for use. To increase appetite (see also Cyproheptadine).

Method of application and dose. To increase appetite, adults are prescribed 1/2-1 tablet 3-4 times a day or 1-2 teaspoons of syrup 3-4 times a day; children from 2 to 6 years - no more than 2 tablets or 4 teaspoons of syrup per day; children from 6 to 14 years old - no more than 3 tablets or 6 teaspoons of syrup per day.

Contraindications. Glaucoma (increased intraocular pressure), gastric ulcer, asthma attack, old age. The drug is not prescribed for children under 2 years of age.

Release form. 4 mg tablets; syrup in 100 ml vials containing 2 mg per teaspoon (5 ml).

Storage conditions. List B. In a cool, dark place.

PERNEXIN ELIXIR (Pernexin elixir)

Combined preparation containing liver extract, cyanocobalamin (vitamin Bp), thiamine hydrochloride (vitamin bi), riboflavin (vitamin B), pyridoxine hydrochloride (vitamin Wb), nicotinamide (vitamin PP), calcium pantothenate, sodium glycerophosphate, iron gluconate.

Pharmachologic effect. It has a hepatoprotective (protecting liver tissue) effect, stimulates hematopoiesis in case of deficiency of vitamin Bp and iron, increases the tone of the body.

Indications for use. Lack of appetite, exhaustion, poor concentration, symptoms of vitamin B deficiency, convalescence, pregnancy and lactation, anemia (decreased hemoglobin in the blood).

Method of application and dose. The drug is prescribed for adults and children over the age of 3 years, 1 teaspoon (5 ml) 3 times a day, best with meals. Children from 1 to 3 years old - 2 teaspoons 3 times a day. Good tolerability of the drug allows adults and children to take it for a long time.

Contraindications. Increased iron content in the blood and tissues, iron absorption disorders, cardiac decompensation, recent myocardial infarction, acute bleeding.

Release form. Bottles of 100 ml of elixir. 100 ml contains: liver extract - 3 g, cyanocobalamin - 0.04 mg, thiamine hydrochloride - 15 mg, riboflavin - 10 mg, pyridoxine hydrochloride - 5 mg, nicotinamide 160 mg, calcium pantothenate - 12 mg, sodium glycerophosphate - 1000 mg, iron gluconate - 340 ml.

Storage conditions.

PRIMOBOLAN-DEPO (Primobolan Depot)

Pharmachologic effect. Increases physical activity and appetite, increases body weight, stimulates the synthesis of endogenous (formed in the body) protein, improves general condition, reduces urea excretion.

Indications for use. To increase physical activity and appetite, increase body weight, after major operations and severe chronic infectious diseases; cachexia (extreme depletion), condition after radiation and cytostatic (suppressing cell division in cancerous neoplasms) therapy, breast and genital cancer in women, hematopoiesis (hematopoiesis) disorders, long-term treatment with corticosteroids, osteoporosis

(malnutrition of bone tissue, accompanied by an increase in its fragility), slow formation of callus, chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis, muscular dystrophy (decrease in muscle volume and strength), impaired growth and development of children.

Method of application and dose. Assign adults 1 ampoule intramuscularly 1 time in 2 weeks, then 1 ampoule 1 time in 3 weeks, children - 1 mg / kg of body weight

1 time in 14 days, which corresponds to 0.07 mg / kg of body weight per day.

Contraindications. Pregnancy, prostate cancer.

Release form. Ampoules of 1 ml (100 mg); ampoules for children, 1 ml (20 mg).

Storage conditions. List B. In a dry, dark place.

For the correct and harmonious development of the child, a complete and balanced diet is necessary. However, all parents know that feeding a baby is sometimes a rather laborious and complicated process. He can be naughty, refuse the offered dishes and scatter dishes. Most often, these difficulties are temporary and disappear with age, but sometimes it may be necessary to use drugs to increase appetite in children.

Appetite disorders in preschoolers - common causes

Very often, parents of preschool children (age four to seven years) face the unwillingness to fully eat.

The excitability of the nervous system in preschool age is at a very high level. Therefore, it is very difficult to distract him from exciting games with peers, and drawing his attention to food is even more difficult. Then most moms and dads (as well as grandparents) make one mistake: trying to get their son / daughter to eat at least a little, he / she is offered snacks in the form of sandwiches, cookies or sweets. As a result, there is a malfunction in the activity of the digestive system, and, in fact, the stomach simply “does not understand” when it needs to be ready to work.

Another reason for refusing food can be its monotony. Even if he really likes, for example, buckwheat porridge, he may not want to eat it for several days in a row. You can solve the problem by trying new recipes, delighting your baby with a variety of healthy and tasty diets.

ATTENTION! When a child is sick, has a high temperature, intoxication and a general deterioration in well-being, and at the same time he does not want to eat, he should not be forced to eat. It is necessary to provide him with plenty of fluids (it is better to drink often and in small portions), as well as organize a comprehensive medical examination.

By the way, calm, sedentary children who prefer to spend time reading books or watching cartoons tend to eat less than their peers who prefer active outdoor play. Usually we are talking about the fact that people who expend energy at different intensities simply require an unequal number of calories. Therefore, it is impossible to compare children with different characters and preferences in terms of the amount of food consumed, even if we are talking about brothers and sisters.

Nervous tension caused by various factors can also cause the baby to eat little. The most common factors are:

1. Overexcitation caused by prolonged active games.
2. Continuous viewing of TV programs / movies / cartoons. Such entertainment, despite the fact that they seem calm, can lead to a significant overstrain of the fragile nervous system. As a result, sleep disturbances and vision problems may also occur.
3. Tension (quarrels, scandals) in the family.

Change of environment associated with moving to another place of residence or transfer to a new kindergarten. In such a situation, the problem resolves itself over time. As soon as he adapts to the new conditions, he will eat well again and reappear with pleasure.

Lifestyle and its effect on appetite

Sometimes it is enough to reconsider the lifestyle of the family and form a daily routine, as well as think about food habits - and all the problems associated with the nutrition of younger family members disappear. The following simple tips can help:

1. Use cutlery (plates, spoons, mugs) of bright colors, or better - decorated with pictures, for example, from cartoons. You can play the game "What's at the bottom of the plate?". Simple curiosity can motivate you to quickly eat porridge in order to see a fairy-tale character hiding from him at the bottom.
2. If the child is in a bad mood, is naughty and refuses the offered dishes, it is impossible to force-feed him. At a minimum, he needs to be given the opportunity to calm down, play or watch a short cartoon. The ideal option is to feed when he asks for it. However, it is not suitable, for example, for young children who have not yet learned to speak.
3. Avoid snacks. If a son or daughter looks down at their plate without enthusiasm during the main meal, it is possible that he/she simply does not feel hungry yet. A small cookie, cottage cheese or cereal bar is quite capable of leading to the fact that the usual meal will again be accompanied by refusal and protests.
4. Develop a daily routine, set intervals between feedings and strictly adhere to them. So you can help to establish the work of the digestive system, and the situation will return to normal.
5. Offer the baby non-standardly designed dishes. An ordinary emoticon drawn with jam on porridge can not only cheer you up, but also improve your appetite. The main thing is to periodically invent something new and interesting. And for ideas, you can turn to the resources of the global network or come up with your own;
6. Walk more often and encourage physical activity. Outdoor games are a great way for your baby to eat all the dishes offered and ask for supplements when they return home. Perhaps he simply does not spend enough energy, and therefore does not seek to replenish it.

Using Traditional Medicine Recipes to Improve Children's Appetite

In order for the baby to eat well again, you can achieve by using traditional medicine. Among the most popular methods are the following:

1. Offer stimulating food. It can be an apple or carrot, including in the form of juice, berries: cherry, raspberry, strawberry, kiwi; citruses. It is recommended to offer such appetite stimulants to the baby about half an hour before meals.
2. Tea. Peppermint tea can stimulate the digestive system. To prepare it, pour 0.5 teaspoon of dried and chopped mint into 250 ml of boiling water, leave for 15 minutes, then strain through cheesecloth. If the baby is less than two years old, then he is recommended to drink a tablespoon of such tea on an empty stomach, older children need to give a drink twice a day for ¼ cup. Fennel. A drink from the seeds of this plant can be given even to infants (in this case, it improves digestion). Older children can drink it as a stimulant. To make this tea, you will need fennel seeds (one teaspoon), which will need to be poured into a glass of boiling water. The drink is infused for two hours, preferably warm. Children drink a tablespoon on an empty stomach. With currant leaves. Such tea, which improves appetite, can be given to children over 3 years old. It perfectly quenches thirst, you can drink it in any volume.
3. Garlic. When cooking, you can add a small amount of garlic. It also contributes to solving the problem, including by improving both the taste and aroma of dishes. In addition, it is very useful for immunity. This tool can only be used by children who have reached the age of three;
4. The use of bitters. These are infusions of herbs such as wormwood, centaury, calamus root or dandelion. They can be found in almost any pharmacy and purchased without a prescription. For the body, they are in most cases safe (with the exception of cases of individual intolerance). The action is based on irritation of the gastric mucosa, as a result of which the desire to eat increases reflexively.

The remedy is effective, however, due to the specific taste, most children simply refuse to take it.

• Wormwood. It is recommended to drink this tincture for three weeks on an empty stomach, fifteen drops each. If necessary, you can repeat the course no earlier than ten days later.
• Air (rhizome). Dry rhizome (ten grams) should be poured with 0.2 liters of boiling water. The tool is infused for half an hour. Each time before eating, you need to give a quarter cup of infusion to drink.
• The collection is appetizing. This infusion will be effective if you drink it three times a day 30 minutes before meals. Dosage - dissolve a tablespoon of the product in a glass of warm boiled water and give to drink.

1. Fish fat. This remedy is taken in courses of thirty days with a two-week break. Take one teaspoon of liquid fish oil twice a day. You can also use fish oil in the form of capsules. Then be sure to follow the manufacturer's instructions.
2. Pomegranate juice. Give a glass of juice regularly for breakfast/lunch/dinner.
3. Bee pollen. It can also act as an immunomodulator and a source of a large number of trace elements necessary for the body. Consume pollen once a day, in the morning on an empty stomach. If we are talking about a child, then one teaspoon is enough. Care must be taken, especially if there is (or has ever been) a tendency to be allergic to bee products.
4. Aromatherapy. This original and interesting method is also widely used. For this procedure, you will need one of the following aromatic oils: bergamot, chamomile, hyssop, cardamom, juniper or wormwood. If desired, the oils can be alternated or, having tried several, choose the flavor that you like best.

ATTENTION! The use of traditional medicine is permissible, but only if the child does not have any diseases. All these drugs can cause an allergic reaction, so for the first few times it is permissible to give them only a little and closely monitor the condition of the child.

Effective drugs that increase appetite in children

Lack of appetite can lead to serious consequences or be a sign of a number of diseases. If a person eats poorly, his body does not receive enough nutrients, trace elements and vitamins.

If a child refuses food or takes it only in small quantities for two weeks or longer, this is a well-founded reason to see a doctor.

ATTENTION! If we are talking about a baby, you should definitely visit or call a doctor if the baby has refused to feed two (or more) times in a row.

It is important to remember that it is unlikely that you will be able to choose safe and effective medicines that increase appetite in children, so the specialist will most likely first give a referral for tests and, possibly, ultrasound of the gastrointestinal tract. Based on these studies, you can determine the cause of the problem, and determine how to eliminate it.

The table shows the most popular and effective drugs that can help cope with the problem, and which can be used in childhood.

Decreased appetite in a child is a phenomenon that can and should be fought. Both parents and the attending physician in this case require a lot of time and patience. The main thing in such a situation is not only to correctly determine the cause and develop effective measures to eliminate it, but also to consistently and carefully follow all the appointments of a doctor, nutritionist, psychologist. It is also required to carefully study all instructions for the use of prescribed medications and follow them as accurately as possible. This is the only way to achieve positive dynamics and help the child grow up healthy.

Why does the child have a poor appetite? How to deal with it? And what products are necessary for the full development of the baby?

If suddenly you notice that your baby is constantly refusing to eat, then you need to pay attention to his condition. This could be a sign of a cold coming on. Symptoms may not be noticeable, so examine the child, measure body temperature, throat, ask what is bothering him. If you fail to find out about the disease, seek help from a specialist. He will conduct an examination, maybe require you to take tests and prescribe treatment.

Very often, a lack of appetite provokes a stressful situation, but it can be returned with the help of traditional medicine. In this case, herbal infusions, decoctions are used. It is recommended not to give the child sweets, for a while to prohibit their use.

The simplest folk remedy for restoring appetite is a drink made from dill seeds, parsley, cumin. Drink before meals for 10 days.

You don't have to force your child to eat. Just cook his favorite dish, try to pamper your child. Force-feeding is harmful, because it can disrupt the normal functioning of the digestive system, and cause aversion to food.

Causes of loss of appetite in children

1. "Whatever I want, I eat!" First of all, you need to find out the reason. After all, often the baby refuses to eat porridge, but wants candy or fruit. He wants to eat those foods that he likes and tastes good. The child sorts through the products and demands that they give him what he wants. You should not go on about the baby, poke him in everything. Educate the baby correctly, if he refuses to have breakfast, then let him wait for dinner. Accustom him to the diet so that he understands that nothing else will be cooked for him. Time will pass and he will want to eat. Try to eat with the whole family to set an example for the baby. So he will develop eating habits.
2. Quick snack. The reason for the decrease in appetite may be associated with periodic snacking between meals. For example, a student did not have time or did not want to have breakfast, and in a couple of hours he will want to chew something. She will go and buy a bun or eat a sandwich prepared by her mother. Very often, when children come home after school, they are too lazy to heat up food. It is easier for them to make a sandwich and eat it quickly. To keep your appetite normal, small snacks should be avoided.
3. Personal development. Every child has different taste needs. After all, the first baby jumps, jumps, plays all day. And the second one can calmly watch cartoons, leaf through a book, play with a toy. Therefore, their needs directly depend on physical activity, movement, growth, developed immunity. We can observe this, for example, when the baby ran, played on the street and after a walk he eats well. Each baby has an individual digestive system, a different metabolism. Therefore, their food needs are significantly different. Signs of normal nutrition are fatness, growth intensity, optimal physique formation, proper functioning of internal organs and all systems. From an early age, children begin to grow, the growth of their muscles accelerates. Therefore, some have a thin physique, while others are well-fed. They have a different propensity to burn fat, the shape of the chest, the length of the limbs, their height and body weight are different. Kids do not sit still, they run, jump, jump, play. Energy reserves are leaving, and there is a need to replenish them. Then they have an appetite, and they want to eat. Very rarely, children who play sports complain of a lack of appetite. Since they have a high level of physical activity. Children eat well in groups. For example, in the kindergarten, where they all sit down at the tables, eat together. When a child does not want to eat something, he understands that his friend can do it instead of him. This has a very positive effect on the child's appetite, and he eats with pleasure. Parents should not forget that the child needs to go in for some kind of sport (karate, football, swimming). After all, learning a foreign language, playing the violin is not a sports activity. At the same time, energy does not disappear, but accumulates, does not go anywhere. Because of this, appetite may disappear, and extra pounds accumulate. So encourage your child to go to an activity they enjoy. On weekends, go with your child to the country, walk more, ride a bike, it’s good to walk in the forest.
4. Nutrition through power. Such food does not cause appetite, but only makes it forced to eat. Some mothers do just that, they forcefully try to feed the baby. The consequences of such nutrition may be a failure of the digestive tract, the development of other diseases.

Thanks to the fact that the child eats, he grows, develops, receives energy, maintains a good state of his health. Appetite decreases due to a symptom of a disease that needs to be diagnosed in time.

What to do to improve appetite?

Do not feed your baby between meals. A banana or a cookie can kill your appetite. Then, of course, the baby refuses to take food.

In order for the baby to eat with pleasure, use bright dishes. It can be a plate with your favorite cartoon character. Thus, your baby's appetite may also increase.

What determines the appetite in children?

1. Plays an important role hormone production. From a young age, thyroid growth hormone is produced in the body in significant quantities. Thus, the child quickly grows up, appetite increases. Remember that height also depends on hereditary genes. Also, growth stops in winter, and resumes again in summer.
2. Energy costs. When a boy is mobile, active, then his energy is quickly consumed. To restore it, you need to eat. In the process of feeding, the child's body receives useful substances, trace elements for the smooth functioning of internal organs, vitamins for growth.
3. Personal features. Each baby has its own individual metabolism. He is responsible for the absorption of food, and for how long it will last the body. Therefore, it affects the formation of the physique and muscles of your child.

Sources of loss of appetite

• with a disease of the oral cavity (thrush, stomatitis);
• when the first teeth appear, the baby may refuse to feed;
• in the fight against infectious disease;
• constipation blocks the process of nutrition;
• snacks interrupt the main meals;
• due to stress, punishment, screaming at the child;
• watching cartoons, playing on the gadget.

What to do when you refuse food?

• Do not force feed your baby. From this, the baby develops a negative attitude towards dishes, and he will resist.
• Follow the daily routine. At a certain time, the child must eat, so he will produce pancreatic juice, which speeds up digestion.
• Do not give fruit or sweets before meals. They will not satisfy the feeling of hunger, but only kill the appetite.
• The child does not need to be urged during meals. In a calm state, he will eat better.
• Don't force yourself to eat a large portion. It is better to eat in small doses, but regularly and often.
• Ask your child for help with cooking, laying out cutlery, plates, decorating a salad, or just mixing it.
• At the table, do not shout, do not sort things out with family members.

What foods are needed for a baby?

Therefore, it is necessary to monitor the indicators of the body and growth, the physical development of the baby. In order not to miss everything necessary in the development of the child, visit the pediatrician regularly.

Little kids need to follow the food stereotype. It is worth remembering the group of products that are very important for the baby in order to provide physiological needs:

• vegetables, citrus;
• dairy products (cheese, milk, sour cream, yogurt);
• cereals from different cereals;
• meat, fish, eggs.

Eat poorly and little children who are not often on the street. Therefore, regularly walk with the baby in the fresh air. But remember, food should be not only healthy, but also tasty.

Dr. Komarovsky talks about how to increase a child's appetite in this video: