Every parent knows how stressful it can be when your little one refuses to eat. Whether it’s turning away from porridge or pushing away a spoon of mashed banana, poor appetite in kids can leave you worried and tired.
The good news is that with the right nutrition and a few simple tricks, your child’s appetite can improve naturally. Let’s talk about what causes poor appetite and how Lishe Bora products can help bring back those happy mealtimes.
Why Some Kids Lose Appetite
It’s quite common for children, especially toddlers, to lose interest in food from time to time. Here are a few common reasons:
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Growth phases: Sometimes kids eat less when they are not going through a growth spurt.
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Illness or teething: Mild sickness or teething discomfort can lower appetite.
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Too many snacks or sugary foods: These can fill up their small tummies before real meals.
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Stress or routine changes: Even simple changes like starting school can affect eating habits.
Don’t worry too much. Appetite usually comes back with time, but the right foods make a big difference.
1. Boost Appetite with Aunt Porridge Flour
When your child doesn’t want to eat much, Aunt Porridge Flour is a gentle and nutritious way to help.
It’s made from a healthy mix of rice, soya, oats, pumpkin, millet, and cassava flours, perfect for children aged 9 months and above.
Why parents love it:
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Boosts appetite and immunity naturally
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Supports healthy weight gain
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Easy to prepare and tastes great
Just mix it into warm water or milk to make a smooth, creamy porridge your child will enjoy.
You can find it on our website: www.lisheborakenya.com
2. Add Healthy Fats with Lishe Bora Mixed Nuts Butter
If your child is underweight or struggles to eat enough, try adding a spoonful of Lishe Bora Mixed Nuts Butter to their meals.
It’s a smooth blend of cashew nuts, almonds, and groundnuts, packed with protein, vitamins, and healthy fats that boost energy and support brain growth.
How to use it:
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Spread it on bread, pancakes, or fruit
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Mix it into porridge or smoothies
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Add it to baby weaning meals for extra calories
This is one of the best nut butters for baby weight gain in Kenya. It’s creamy, natural, and perfect for growing kids.
3. Support Growth with Virutubishi Multivitamin
Sometimes, poor appetite is linked to a lack of vitamins and minerals. That’s where Virutubishi helps (comes in both 15-sachet packets and 30-sachet packets).
It’s a multivitamin with 10 vitamins and 5 minerals made for growing children.
These nutrients help to:
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Improve energy and appetite
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Strengthen immunity
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Support healthy growth and brain development
Just one small dose a day helps your child stay active, healthy, and ready to eat.
Simple Tips to Encourage Eating
Alongside good nutrition, these small changes can help too:
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Stick to a regular mealtime routine.
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Offer small portions to avoid overwhelming your child.
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Avoid force-feeding and let your child explore food at their own pace.
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Make meals fun with colorful plates and positive encouragement.
When to see a doctor
According to the NHS, the United Kingdom’s publicly funded healthcare system, you should see a doctor when you see the following signs:
- loss of weight,
- lethargy,
- weak and/or irritable,
- fever
This is to rule out any underlying medical problem, such as anemia, caused by lack of dietary iron.
Final Thoughts
A poor appetite doesn’t have to stress you out. With wholesome foods like Aunt Porridge Flour, Lishe Bora Mixed Nuts Butter, and Virutubishi, you can give your child all the nutrients they need to grow strong and healthy.
Every child is different, but with patience, love, and the right foods, they’ll soon enjoy mealtime again.
Order your Lishe Bora baby foods today at www.lisheborakenya.com because your baby deserves the best start in life.
