#asktheexpert can I give mashed food to him? He hasn’t had teeth yet, so I have been giving blended food from grinder. I wonder if mashed food can cause choking.

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ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist4 months ago

A. dear mum , it wi not cause choking but giving blended or mixer grinder food is not advised at any stage as it causes problem eating behaviour instead give food softened by hand or lightly mashed by hand baby can eat with gums

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