Tips for getting your child to eat vegetables

Vegetables and children almost never go very well together. The color, the taste and the smell. They are not the happiest things. Still, there are ways you can get your child excited about vegetables.

Songs

In general, songs are a good way to get young children excited about something. The moment a toddler hears a fun and upbeat song, they are often more willing to cooperate. Therefore, make up a fun and appropriate song to go with the vegetables that your child finds difficult to eat.

Reward

Rewards work very well 9 times out of 10. For example, when your little one has eaten the whole plate of vegetables, give them a reward. This way they stay motivated because they know something fun is coming. Just be careful not to overdo this, otherwise this will become too obvious to your toddler/toddler and he or she will start expecting that she will always get this. 

Combine different flavors

For example, if your little one doesn't like broccoli but really likes cheese, combine the 2 together. This way, they often tend to eat it anyway because there is something in it that they really like.

Make it something fun

By presenting the fruit or vegetable in a fun way, such as a smiley face or a doll, children are often more enthusiastic and will therefore eat it faster. For example, also combine some fun colored fruit together. 

Give feasible portions

If your little one already does not like something, there is no point in giving them an extra portion in the hope that they will then get enough nutrients. This is counterproductive. Therefore, start with somewhat smaller portions and as they learn to eat better, make the portions larger. 

Buy nice children's cutlery

By fun colored (children's) cutlery purchase, children will be a lot more enthusiastic. Coloring stimulates the brain so it is also good for development. 

Let your child help out in the kitchen

Allowing them to help out in the kitchen also makes them feel more involved. This is a fun activity for parent and child. If you as a parent show how excited you are about this, it will only have a positive effect on the little one. 

Provide a comfortable chair

A comfortable chair is a very important point. Because they are so young, they cannot explain that they are not comfortable. Therefore, they often still want to be awkward or not want to listen. Therefore, make sure you purchase a good sturdy chair. What often also helps well are the chair reducers. They are nice and soft and are very comfortable.