YOGYAKARTA - Milk contains various nutrients that are very important as an intake for children to support their growth. However, it is not uncommon for parents to have difficulty giving milk to their children because their children lack appetite. If you experience the same thing, you should know the right milk for a 2-year-old child who has difficulty eating.
When children have difficulty eating, they often don't want to consume milk. This condition could make your little one lack of adequate nutritional intake. Though milk plays a role in filling malnutrition in children during its development. That is why parents must be able to choose the right milk for their children.
Good milk not only meets calorie needs, but also supports the child's immune system, strengthens bones and teeth, and helps brain development. For parents who have young children, let's know what is the right milk for a 2-year-old child who has difficulty eating.
When it is difficult for children to eat and it is difficult to ask for milk, parents look for the right milk products. Here are some milk that is suitable to be given to children aged 2 years who have difficulty eating.
For 2-year-olds who are difficult to eat, growth formula milk with complete nutritional content can be the right choice. This type of milk is specially formulated with the addition of vitamins and minerals needed to support child growth.
The milk contains various nutrients such as iron, calcium, and vitamin D. Nutritions are important to overcome malnutrition that often occurs in children who do not eat well.
Children who have difficulty eating often have digestive problems, such as constipation or stomach disorders. For this reason, milk that contains prebiotics and probiotics can help maintain the health of the digestive tract.
Prebiotics help accelerate the digestive process, while probiotics support the balance of good bacteria in the intestines. Both ingredients can help increase children's appetite by improving their digestive processes.
One of the biggest challenges in choosing milk for children who find it difficult to eat is choosing the taste they like. Some children may be more interested in milk with more familiar chocolate or vanila flavors. Milk with a taste that children like can make it easier for them to consume milk regularly.
Protein is very important for children to grow muscle and tissue growth. Choose milk that contains high protein to ensure that your child gets enough protein intake. Some formula milk also contains protein that is easy to digest and can help children who find it difficult to eat to get nutrients.
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Healthy fats are also very important for children 2 years old, especially for their brain development. Make sure the chosen milk contains healthy fats in a balanced amount.
For example, milk with ingredients such as DHA (dakosaheksaenoat acid) which is very important for brain development and vision. Milk with healthy fat content can help support brain development and help children who find it difficult to eat to still get sufficient calories.
In addition to choosing the right milk, parents must also be able to make their children interested in drinking milk. Here are some tips that you can do so that your little one is interested and likes to drink milk, even though it's difficult to eat:
Try making milk more attractive by adding natural ingredients such as honey, fruits, or a little chocolate to increase the taste.
Children tend to more easily accept routines if done consistently. Schedule time to drink milk at the same time every day, so that children are used to consuming it.
Children tend to prefer to do something fun with their parents. Try to enjoy milk with your children at the same time, for example at breakfast or dinner so that your child feels more involved.
Active children often need more fluid and energy. Providing milk after they play or are active can help them be more interested in consuming it.
Those are some of the right milk for 2-year-olds who have difficulty eating. Choosing the right milk is an important step in ensuring they continue to get the nutrition needed to develop optimally. Also read tips for choosing formulas for children 1 year old.
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