#asktheexpert my baby is 18months old but she refuses to chew food.. so I have to grind and give it to her.. but if I give her homemade crispy items she chews.. what shall I do?

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ExpertDr. Swapnil SaxenaAyurvedic Physician4 years ago

A. avoid all kinds of meal time distractions because chewing helps in digestion of the food so eat beside your baby and make them learn how to chew the food

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