my baby has completed 13.5 months and still has no teeth. she is able to chew and eat all types of vegetarian food (smashed) that the family eats. should I be worried, do we need to see doctor?

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Minal AcharyaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. dear Mum good that child is having all family foods but avoid mashing it as it will create problematic eating habits child can eat soft food as the gums are hard many children get teething late even after 12 months

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