Hello my 18 months baby boy does not gulp food keeps in his mouth but some times eats easily and doesn't chew the food he is having almost all front teeth and back teeth still easily not chew or gulp anything like biscuit Dosa idly nothing doesn't take bottle milk or water also with bottle he will take only ragi rice banana and apple so not gaining proper weight otherwise he is active so why he doesn't chew food and gulp...plzz suggest me what to do

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ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist4 years ago

A. Hi train your baby how to chew by giving food in small pieces and act in front of him while taking meal. it's a long term process and you have to make it a habit.

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