Babies are very active and playful during these periods. They can also be picky eaters and sometimes it can be extremely difficult for you to persuade them to eat healthy foods. Below are ideas and original recipes you can try to feed your 22-month-old baby.

NUTRITIONAL TIPS

1. Keep portions small. Do not try to feed your baby too much. A balanced and adequate diet is sufficient.

1. You can cook the food with as little water as possible and give the remaining water to your baby.

1. If your baby does not want to eat more, accept its requests and do not force it to eat. Babies have a mechanism that prevents them from overeating. If you constantly overfeed, this mechanism breaks down.

1. Check to see if your baby is zinc and iron deficient. This can cause loss of appetite.

1. Feed your inappetent baby little but in an efficient way. Try to give nutritious foods. If your doctor finds your baby`s growth and development normal, you don`t have to worry.

1. Before your baby decides to try a new food, it may need to be presented at least 7-10 times beforehand. So be patient and only put 1 spoonful of new food on its plate at a time.

1. Babies are messy during these months and tend to play with their food. Don`t let that worry you. Let it and be patient, you will see that it will enjoy the food and will eat it without spilling like you in the following months.

1. Babies 22 months old should drink full-fat cow`s milk. They can consume 100 to 150 ml twice a day.

1. Make sure it gets enough iron and calcium. If you`re worried about a nutritional deficiency, talk to your doctor about vitamin supplements. We do not recommend using supplements if its development and weight gain are in the normal range, but if there is a developmental problem and it does not get a qualified diet despite trying all appetizing methods, you may need to use vitamin supplements with clean content.

1. Let your baby sit at the table and eat with the family. This will encourage it to eat better and try new foods.

1. Babies decide what they like and dislike based on the color, texture and taste of the food.

1. Meal plans for babies are general guidelines only. Every baby is unique and has different tastes and nutritional needs. What works for one baby may not work for another.

1. Babies’ appetites vary greatly. They can vary in terms of growth, teething, and developmental milestones. Therefore, do not compare the food intake of different babies. If you think your baby is not getting enough nutrition, talk to the pediatrician about it.