Some kids enjoy food, while some need a little prodding to open their mouths. Do you constantly worry about your child’s appetite? Do you feel that he/she is a picky eater and rake your brain on how you can make food             more appealing to your child? We can’t all be artfully yielding fruit knifes to chop various fruits and veggies into elaborate shapes that can pique your child’s interest in food. Don’t even get started on those fancy “Deco-bens,”             decorative Bentos that are literally edible artworks! There are ways that you can pique your child’s appetite with minimal effort. Some essential oils can stimulate appetite! Here are some oils to try:

• Spearmint

            Spearmint essential oil has several therapeutic properties. It has a minty fresh scent that is instantly uplifting. Stimulating the appetite is one of them. Diffuse oil mealtimes. Although, it might be a tad too intense for some             children. Check if your child likes the scent.

• Cardamom

            Cardamom is used in various Eastern cuisines. It has a warm scent and adds a delightful flavour to some dishes. It pairs beautifully with spices like ginger and turmeric. Used to flavour tea, cardamom is also known to aid             digestion and stimulate appetite. It helps to soothe stomach spasms. Rub some oil on your child’s belly or diffuse the scent at home around mealtimes. It could be the scent to make all of you hungry.

• Lemongrass

            Lemongrass is another great oil that packed with antioxidant properties. It is known to relief stress and anxiety to regulating blood sugar levels. Australian researchers have found that Australian lemongrass may relieve             headaches and migraines because of a compound called eugenol that has similar properties to aspirin. Eugenol prevents blood platelets from forming clumps and releases serotonin, a hormone that regulates mood,             appetite and intellect. Wow! That’s an oil that benefits you and your picky eater.

• Orange

            Citrus oils are known to have energizing effects. Apart from being energizing, orange essential oil can help your body get rid of toxins and promote urination which will help to increase appetite.

            Orange oil is an ingredient in the Twinkle BABY Balm and 3-in-1 Hand + Body Sanitizer. The Baby Balm is an amazing multipurpose blend that has a myriad of benefits. Try rubbing it on your child’s belly, chest and soles post-             bath/bedtime and see the results. Remember to update us about your favourite Twinkle product via video before Monday, 16 July for a chance to win $100 worth of Twinkle products.

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