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Mom of a 6 yr 6 m old boy4 years ago

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Hello Doctor my son is 2 years old it takes a lot of time for him to swallow his food he chew's his food properly but it takes a lot of time for to swallow what should i do Doctor. It takes nearly 1 or 2 hours to complete hos dinner and lunch.

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ExpertDr.Sabiha AnjumObstetrician and Gynaecologist4 years ago

A. It could be habitual thing audit could also be because of some obstruction especially at the level of the tonsils because if the tonsils are enlarged than the baby will having difficulty in swallowingWrite Your Answer Here

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Kalindi BhavsarMom of a 8 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi mom Give healthy protein rich nutritious food take seasonal fruits and vegetables which is rich in all minerals and vitamins maintain hydration Offer different varieties of food fruits vegetable pulses whole grains milk products in different shape colours patterns to make meal more interesting children are fussy eater at this age its all normal and common you can give food in puree liquid form or give some juice soup milkshake etc Maintain hygiene Massage regularly with coconut oil

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