my baby not started to chew he is eating only grind food not start to talk even mom n Dada only by action he ll show weight wise average n height wise little short but he ll understand wat we speak but not able to reply by words only by action we ll show wat to do

1 Answer

ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist2 years ago

A. Hello mom his speech to an extent is effected due to the consistency of his food , as he is not chewing and their has never been a jaw movement hence it is casuing the problem. please take him to a speech therapist and also avoid mashed foods

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