I have been using Kiddie Florish for my 3 year-old twins for 4 weeks now and what a difference already! There is definitely less fighting at mealtimes, as well as in between, and both of them are eating better. - Jennie K.

What is Kiddie Florish?

Kiddie Florish is a 100% safe, non-addictive natural herbal remedy formulated by a Clinical Psychologist for fussy and picky eaters. Kiddie Florish contains a selection of herbs known for their tonic function in supporting digestive calm and well-being.

Kiddie Florish can be effectively used to safely promote a healthy appetite, routine nutrient absorption and systemic balance in the stomach and digestive system, without harmful side effects.

In combination with a healthy lifestyle and balanced nutrition, Kiddie Florish supports a child’s growing body, thereby helping to support growth through nutrient intake. Vital organs in the body that are instrumental in regulating healthy appetites, metabolism and energy expenditure need systemic harmony to function properly.

The formula remains true to the whole spectrum method of herbal extraction, ensuring the bio-availability and balance of all the active ingredients contained in the remedy. This method of manufacture maintains all active ingredients in perfect balance – exactly as nature intended!

Pleasing a picky eater

It’s every parent’s nightmare – a child that won’t eat! No matter what you put on the table and how attractively you present the food, everything is followed by the signature wail "…but I’m not HUNGRY!’’ – leaving parents feeling frustrated and worried. It is not uncommon for normal healthy children to be picky fussy eaters, especially in their younger years. While they seem to gain weight and be healthy in all respects, parents sometimes think their children survive on air – with hardly a morsel of anything wholesome ever seeming to cross their lips.

Children that won't eat are a common occurrence. A young child’s aversion to trying something new is a normal stage in development and as children grow older they will become more amenable to different and new foods. Some children seem to be fussier than others and it is not unusual for parents to worry that their children are not being adequately nourished.

When trying to enforce healthy eating in children that won't eat, it's important to make mealtimes pleasant and not consumed by a power struggle between parent and child. Often children who won’t eat will nibble quite substantially from a bowl of finger foods or salads placed on the table while everyone is waiting for the ‘real’ meal. Try to present appetizing opportunities for food at regular intervals throughout the day but never fall into the trap of begging, bribing and pleading your child, or following him around with a spoon of food. Refusing food can become a way of seeking attention!

And though ideally, nutrients should be obtained from children eating healthy meals, you can give your child a regular multivitamin so that you don’t have to worry about deficiencies.

The natural way

Lack of appetite in children is often a cause of concern for parents. The most crucial factor in how to get your child to eat healthily is to not make an issue of food. Keep the emphasis on health by getting your child involved in cooking and shopping for food.

Figuring out what healthy eating for children is can be challenging. If you are wondering how to get your child to eat, there are some helpful tips. Empowering children by encouraging them to make healthy meals is one of the ways. Another way to get your child to eat is to allow them to serve themselves (if they are old enough) as this will also give them an idea of portion control and help to develop an independent relationship with food.

Keep in mind, when children go through growth spurts, they may need extra food. Make sure your child stays well-hydrated. Keep children active and encourage them to participate in sports or other physical activities that are not only good for growing bodies – but which also stimulate the appetite too!

Natural remedies have been used in traditional medicine for thousands of years to support a healthy appetite, helping to promote a balanced relationship with food. In more recent times, research has confirmed this traditional wisdom.

There are now many published clinical studies demonstrating the ability of a range of herbs to support the normal functioning of the stomach and digestive system, as well as promoting a healthy appetite (Chawla YK, Dubey P, Singh R , et al. "Treatment of dyspepsia with Amalaki" (Emblica officinalis Linn.) - an Ayurvedic drug. Indian J Med Res 1982; 76: 95– 8).