Alyssa Soebandono And Dude Herlino Reveal 4 Tips For Facing Children Natural GTM

Alyssa and Dude share the experience of GTM (VOI/Adelia) children

JAKARTA - Being a parent for the first time is an experience full of surprises, challenges, and happiness. Each stage of child development brings new lessons that parents must learn.

This was felt directly by celebrity couple Alyssa Soebandono and Dude Herlino on their way to raise their first child.

On his way as a mother, Alyssa Soebandono experienced many thrilling first moments. One of them was when he first introduced Mother's Water Companion Food (MPASI).

As a new mother, Alyssa must find out how to provide the right food to her child. Initially, this process went smoothly, but suddenly the child began to cover his mouth and refused to eat. He revealed this through a press conference event SUN Invites Mothers Against GTM with the GLM Method (Food Lahap Movement).

"Tryed all means, he doesn't want to. Why? Asked his father, 'Why don't Rendra want to eat?' Both are confused, what about this," said Alyssa, when met on Jl. TB Simatupang, Cilandak, South Jakarta on Tuesday, February 18.

This is certainly a big challenge for them. As new parents, ignorance often makes panic. They then try to ask pediatricians, who advise to keep trying and understand children's diet more flexibly.

"Indeed, for example, at 8 am it should be breakfast, it turns out that you don't want to, okay, it's made. Try again at lunch, I don't want to," added Alyssa.

After several attempts, they finally found the cause of their child experiencing the Mouth Close Movement (GTM). Apparently, the child's teeth are in the process of growing, which causes discomfort while eating. This is a new experience that finally makes them aware that any changes in the child can have an impact on their diet.

"It turned out that because his teeth wanted to grow. So, oh, it turns out that this is the reason he doesn't want to open his mouth. Yesterday we panicked first. It was trivial, because children couldn't talk, children could only cry, nag, keep their mouths shut," said Alyssa.

In a situation like this, the role of a father is also very important. Dude Herlino shared his experience in supporting his wife and helping their child through this difficult time.

"The first husband calms his wife first. Then behind the dizziness alone. After that, try browsing first, what is the real GTM. If GTM has difficulty eating why?" said Dude.

After finding out more deeply, they realized that the main cause of GTM is the child's comfort factor, such as lack of sleep or discomfort due to growing teeth.

"When I came home from filming, Alhamdulillah Aulia wanted to eat. Is there a bonding with my father? The presence of my father invited him to play, gave encouragement, for girls it was different. Father's function was very helpful for children to want to eat." said Dude.

From the experience of Alyssa and Dude, there are several valuable lessons that new parents can learn from. Here are 4 tips for dealing with children who are experiencing GTM:

1. Don't Panic When Your Child Refuses To Eat

Refusing to eat can be caused by various factors, such as dental growth, discomfort, or even the child's mood. It is important for parents to remain calm and find out the cause before panicking.

2. Consult with the Doctor if needed

If children continue to refuse to eat for no apparent reason, consulting a pediatrician can provide a more appropriate solution.

3. Flexibility in meal Schedule

Children are not always able to eat on time according to a predetermined schedule. Adjusting meals with your child's condition can help reduce stress for parents and children.

4. Father's Role Is Very Important

The presence of a father is not only as a supporter of mothers, but also as a figure who can help children be more comfortable and willing to eat. Bonding between father and son can have a positive impact on children's development.