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  • 5. Mastering feeding problems – Part I: Practical tips for dealing with your child

    Below you can find valuable tips on what you can do to help your child and what you should avoid.

  • 3. Changes in eating behavior in the first two years of life

    When it comes to nutrition, please don’t forget: Every developmental step goes along with tremendous changes for your child, and he or she will need your support! New tastes, textures and skills must first be learned and tested. Please be patient if not everything works right away: If necessary, gently offer your child new foods…

  • 2. Getting to know new nutrition

    On the one hand, all babies are interested in new experiences, but on the other hand they show “wary of new things” (so-called neophobia). This can also be noticed when babies explore new tastes or consistencies of food (e.g. porridge). It is completely normal behavior for babies to grimace when eating a new food and…

  • 1. The eating behavior of infants and toddlers

    The first few years of your child’s life are characterized by a rapid pace of development. As parents, you support your child in taking numerous developmental steps and getting to know their environment better and better. There are so many new things for your child to discover – including learning about hunger and satiety and…

  • 1. The eating behavior of infants and toddlers

    Everything that we adults take for granted when eating, babies first have to learn – e.g. sucking, swallowing, chewing or what it feels like to be hungry or full. Your child will also have to get used to firmer foods and new tastes later on. Your baby may not like new food straight away and…

  • If there are feeding problems, talk to your pediatrician or midwife. There are also specialist centers that are very familiar with feeding problems in children. They can help you to deal with them. Many parents are happy to take this help. In the Emergency & Help section you will find a list of suitable contact…

  • 6. Mastering feeding problems – Part II: Early advice and professional support

    If their child is eating poorly and may not be gaining weight, many parents are worried. It is important that you do not stay alone with these worries. Sometimes the barrier to accepting professional help is high – parents often express doubts whether they are good enough parents if they cannot solve all problems on…