Hi. I am trying my baby to self feed himself for the past two months. when I offer finger foods he is picking but not taking to his mouth. he is always throwing it.i have also tried showing him how to eat. any idea on how to teach self feeding

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ExpertDr. Mohammed imranPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi parents your kid is just 10 months old have patience regarding self feed initially that right to explore foods stuffs, so they try to play it takes some time for them to get used to feeding habit

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Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 4 m old boy4 years ago

A. thanks for your response Sir.

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