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Child does not eat food without mobile? Get rid of the habit in these 5 ways
Samira Vishwas | April 28, 2026 2:24 PM CST

Experts believe that this habit not only affects the digestive system of children but also affects their mental and social development. If your child also does not eat food without mobile, then it is important to change this habit in time.

Make family time, not screen time
At meal time the whole family should sit together and eat. Keep TV and mobile switched off during this period. When the child sees everyone eating without phones, he will also gradually start changing his habit.

make food interesting
To attract children, serve food in a colorful and fun way. Serve food by making different shapes or designs on the plate, so that their attention is drawn towards the food.

Gradually reduce screen time
Suddenly snatching the mobile can make the child stubborn. So gradually reduce screen time—first by 30 minutes, then by 15 minutes, and finally stop completely.

engage in conversation
While eating food, talk to the child about the whole day, ask about his likes and dislikes or tell a short story. This will divert his attention from mobile to food and conversation.

set routine
Decide a fixed time and place to eat. When the child eats food every day at the same time and environment without the mobile, this habit will automatically form.

Why is this change necessary?

Children can become victims of overeating or undereating by eating while watching mobile. Besides, problems like effects on eyes, lack of attention and decline in social skills may also increase. Therefore, it is very important to change this habit at the right time.


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