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Mom of a 5 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago
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#asktheexpert My 8 month Baby does not swallow food. he keeps his mouth open for 5-7min

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profile image of Dr.Rasika ThosarExpertDr.Rasika ThosarPaediatric Intensivist4 years ago

A. try giving liquid foods first Give khichdi, daliya, upma, curd rice all in mashed form. add veggies, give fruit purees. better to give more fruits, veggies ,instead of sweets  as children don't have much likes and dislikes at this age. so they accept variety of flavors.

profile image of shilpi Bhandarishilpi BhandariMom of 4 children4 years ago

A. hello mom This is very common problem when baby switch from breast milk to semi solid or solid diet they take some time to adjust so do not worry try to introduce more variety let him play with his plate try to divert his attention like you can put some toys around him and put bites in his mouth you can offer him food in Puri form or finger food also

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