Tips for making your baby enjoy sitting in a highchair for meals

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'How can I make my child enjoy and cooperate with the highchair? How can I ensure my child eats well and happily in every meal?'

These are the questions that often trouble mothers when their little ones start the journey of introducing solid food, even though they have already chosen a suitable highchair considering the family's economic conditions and the baby's feeding direction. Here, Mytour shares some secrets to make your baby enjoy sitting in the highchair and have delightful meals every day.

Firstly, when your baby starts exploring solid food, it's advisable to have them sit in the highchair right from that moment. Delaying it might make it harder for your baby to cooperate and can also be tiring for you. When your baby reaches 6 months, you can introduce solid food and use the highchair. During this period, your baby may not want to eat or cooperate, creating pressure for mothers. However, it's important not to give in to the baby's wishes immediately. Encourage your baby to sit in the familiar highchair. This will help establish a routine of sitting in the chair during meals.

While your baby is in the highchair, avoid placing toys on the table. This habit may lead to a negative routine where the baby insists on having new toys to eat. Instead, you can feed your baby or let them handle the spoon to scoop the food, fostering a more enjoyable highchair experience. You can also have your baby sit with the family and serve a small portion of food in a separate bowl, encouraging the baby to imitate the parents eating rice.
When your baby starts refusing to eat, even with encouragement, mothers should not force them. Pressuring the baby may result in less eating and a dislike for eating when the mother feeds. Mothers can divide the baby's meal into smaller portions, spaced 4 hours apart, to encourage better cooperation with the mother.

Mothers should establish the habit of allowing the baby to eat only while sitting in the highchair. Avoid situations where the baby develops a habit of wandering or playing while eating. If the baby refuses to eat while sitting in the highchair, mothers should not insist on feeding the baby.
If the baby cries every time they sit in the highchair, despite attempts to comfort them, mothers should observe the baby, understand the reasons for the lack of cooperation while sitting, gradually find solutions, and choose a feeding chair that suits the baby better.

Wishing all the moms a successful journey in introducing solid food to your little one with the amazing feeding chair!

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are some effective ways to help my child enjoy sitting in the highchair?

To help your child enjoy sitting in the highchair, start introducing them to the highchair as soon as you begin solid foods, around six months old. Establish a routine by encouraging them to sit in the chair for every meal, avoiding distractions like toys on the table. This consistency helps create a positive association with mealtime.

How can I encourage my child to eat happily and cooperatively in the highchair?

Encourage your child to eat happily in the highchair by serving them small portions of food in a separate bowl. Let them imitate family mealtime behaviors and handle their own utensils, promoting independence. Avoid forcing them to eat, as pressure can lead to negative associations with mealtime.

What should I do if my child refuses to eat while in the highchair?

If your child refuses to eat while in the highchair, do not force them, as this can lead to a dislike for eating. Instead, observe their behavior, understand their reasons for refusal, and consider offering smaller, more frequent meals spaced apart to encourage better cooperation.

How can I establish a positive feeding routine with my child in the highchair?

To establish a positive feeding routine, consistently use the highchair for meals, avoid distractions, and create a calm mealtime environment. Gradually introduce solid foods and encourage your child to participate by imitating family eating habits. This approach fosters enjoyment and cooperation during meals.