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Mom of a 5 yr 11 m old boy3 years ago

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#asktheexperts my baby is 3 year old and he does not know to chew and swallow... he is afraid of eating... he eats food forcefull every morsel with water ,he eats half food and half water... don't know how to make him eat on his own without water

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ExpertDr Bandana JoshiAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. You should not stop giving him solids and give him thin slices of fruits salads puffed rice makhana so that he develop the habit of chewing abd have patience the child will improve gradually

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. Serve food when your child seems hungry, Give him or her soft food. To soften baby food by adding cream, or yoghurt or ghee, or milk. Serve them small portions while feeding, feed slowly. You may need to demonstrate n avoid him to have water during meals, make eating time interesting

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. You have a bite and show to the child how are you are chewing the food before swallowing it slowly teach your child how to put it between the teeth and press it and chew you it you only will have to help your child to learn it otherwise it is going to be difficultWrite Your Answer Here

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