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Mom of a 5 yr 1 m old boy3 years ago

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#asktheexperts I am a mother of a 2 year old boy. my son usually swallows food. he hardly chews and most of the time he prefers food which is soft and can be swallowed easily

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ExpertDr. Mohammed imranPaediatrician3 years ago

A. try positive reinforcement techniques to modify the behaviour of the baby teach your child how to chew Take a well balanced nutritious diet add dry fruits powder in the diet add more fruits and vegetables in the diet maintain hygiene in the area

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old girl3 years ago

A. hi if a child is not having enough teeth then it is ok to do this. otherwise,I advise to increase food consistency gradually. give food in small bites . encourage your child by giving food items like small pieces of fruits ,boiled veggies i.e potato , sweet potato,green peas etc or roasted paneer etc

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