my baby is 1 year and 1 month old and not taking food properly. she prefers either milk or easily swallowing foods like semi liquid consistency. she didn't get her first teeth either. is that the reason she is not taking food properly?

1 Answer

ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist3 years ago

A. Hi kids usually suffer from loss of appetite during the teething phase. gently massage the gum pad area with clean finger tip or moist cold cotton cloth to facilitate the eruption process of teeth

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