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Mom of a 4 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

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hi, my 1.5 year baby doesn't like to bite food . has got 6 teeth. prefers to take food in porridge form . how to encourage him to bite food and eat.

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist2 years ago

A. Hello mom you have to now avoid giving him food in the mashed forms instead give in small pieces forms which are soft in consistency as well. Also give some finger foods as well like cut pieces of fruits or vegetables to bit on, soe roasted Makhanas, puffed rice , biscuit etc

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