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Mom of a 5 yr 11 m old boy3 years ago

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My baby mostly use his left hand for eating and all activities.Every one told me to forcedly change his habit. Is it right to change his habit forcefully?

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Jahnavi RaoMom of a 3 yr 8 m old girl3 years ago

A. It's okay to be lefty... infact if you try to change now, it will be difficult for them to adapt for right hand. And they she won't be good in either. Enjoy it and accept

DR SHIWAJIRAO PATILGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Hello, your baby girl is 30 months old and she is lefty means her left hand is predominant and will be in action and muscle power is very good in oiuuy

SandhyaMom of a 8 yr 8 m old girl3 years ago

A. Hi, it is not necessary to force the baby to change his habit. And you can gradually change while playing or eating but if baby is not able to change then it is better to not to force

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