My baby is taking pureed food and doesn't eat well if I give him thick or textured food. Is it healthy to continue giving him pureed food? He has no teeth yet and he is 9 months old. He gags even when the puree is thick. What to do?

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ExpertNiharika PandeyPediatric Dentist4 years ago

A. Hi kids are able to chew food with the help of teeth only and as teeth have not erupted so your kid is having difficulty in eating solid food..first milk teeth can erupt anytime from 6 months upto the age of 15-18 months..

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