Hello, my 22week baby refuses to chew. so I have to give him pasted food. How to solve it? He can chew chocolates, chips, banana. But nothing else.. 😞

1 Answer

ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years ago

A. Offer a variety of tastes and texture so that baby gets used to it all. In between meals keep offering healthy snacks like fruit or vegetable sticks. Feed with other family members. Give in separate plate n bowl.

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