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Mom of a 8 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago

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hi doctor my daughter is 5 yrs old and she is not eating meals herself..

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Nandita BaranwalMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. Hi, You should have given food to eat on own since baby was around 2-3 year old. Give finger food to eat on own and let baby eat with parents. Prepare separate plate for food to her and tell her to eat. Show pictures of other children eating on own

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