My baby doesn't want to eat. What should I do?

The period when babies start eating can be very stressful, especially if refuse to eatwhich would become a cause for concern because as a mother or father, your priority is to ensure they eat all the nutrients and proteins that will help them grow healthily. However, you don’t have to worry too much, as every baby goes through this; it is completely normal.

If your baby is going through this somewhat confusing period for both him and you, we invite you to keep reading this article. We will explain why this usually happens and provide recommendations to help the baby eat certain foods.

Why doesn’t my 6-month-old baby want to eat fruits, vegetables, and other foods?

As we mentioned earlier, this process is very confusing for them because they go from being used to feeding only on breast milk to trying new flavors and textures. A somewhat drastic change that causes them to reject these foods.

Also, there may be a possibility that the vegetable, fruit, or other foods are too solid for themThe more liquid or puree-like, the much better; they will be able to swallow it more easily and are already more familiar with the texture.

How can I get my 6-month-old baby to eat fruits?

Fruits are excellent foods that will provide vitamins to your baby. So, how do you introduce fruit to the baby?

The first fruits for babies are very important, and there are many ways and methods you can use to help them get used to each one.

We recommend giving fruit to a 6-month-old baby in pureed form, without added sugars. The more naturally sweet it is, the tastier it will be for him or her, and they won’t reject it. Additionally, this way it will provide many vitamins and minerals.

Regarding the amount of fruit for a 5-month-old baby, you can start by giving a little so they get used to the new taste and texture, since giving too much might cause them to reject it.

But maybe you’re wondering, what do I do if my baby refuses fruit no matter what? Something you can try is gradually adding the first baby fruits to their mealsOne of the favorites for most is banana, so try giving small pieces until they develop a taste for it.

What fruits can a 6-month-old baby eat?

• Banana.
• Kiwi.
• Fruit that starts with an a, like avocado.
• Pear.
• Apple.
• Melon.
• Watermelon.
• Orange.
• Mandarin.
• Strawberries.
• Cherries.
• Peach.

How do I get my baby to eat vegetables?

Vegetables may be a bit more difficult to introduce, as most babies and children tend to reject them because its taste is completely different from anything else they have eaten before.

Why do we say the taste is completely different from anything else? Because vegetables tend to be more bitter or salty than fruits, so it’s completely normal for them not to like it. So one solution would be add apple or another fruit that gives it a sweet touch, this will help a lot.

The first baby vegetables are recommended to be in puree form, so the little one cannot really identify what it is and can eat it without any problem.

But if your 8- or 11-month-old baby refuses to eat vegetables and you have tried everything possible to make them eat but they still reject it, it’s better to wait a while and try again later.

What vegetables can a baby eat?

It is best to include vegetables in their meals that do not have a strong flavor and are a bit sweet.

Below, we will provide a list of them. We recommend preparing them mainly as puree, so the baby will have little trouble swallowing it.

• Papaya.
• Potato.
• Sweet potato.
• Zucchini.
• Celery.
• Carrot.