My baby just turned 1 year old. I want to offer different food and texture. But she doesn’t chew the food and either spit it out or gags and vomits. I have to hand feed her but mostly pure and mashed food. Please suggest what can be done so she has a healthy relationship with food.

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Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl2 years ago

A. hi gradually increase food consistency encourage your child by giving fruits slices in different shapes like star heart etc using shape cutter or give finger food like boiled veggies

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