If you want to make sure your child finishes his/her food, start their meal at regular times every day. Feed your child 3 meals and 1 to 2 snacks (milk, yoghurt or cheese) a day.

Space their meals 2 to 3 hours apart. Not only does this encourage your child’s appetite, it also allows development of healthy eating appetite before each meal. Make sure you limit mealtimes to 20 to 30 minutes even if your child only eats little to nothing.

If your child refuses a meal, consider to feed him/her complete nutritional milk supplement to support his/her daily nutritional needs for optimal growth.

It’s a tough job getting your child to try new foods. You may have seen them putting tiny bits of into their mouth and taking them out again. That’s normal! They’re probably intrigued by the texture, smell, or colour of the food. They are curious beings. Give them a bite-sized amount to munch on and gradually increase the amount as they get used to it. Remember, one type of food at a time. If they refuse to try a particular food, try again another day.

Remove distractions – toys, books, and electronic gadgets. Let your child focus on eating their meal. Encourage your child to sit at the table throughout family mealtimes. Not only will your child sweep their plate clean, you will also experience family bonding moments.