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Guardian of a 4 yr 8 m old girl3 years ago

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my child doesn't open his mouth to eat food. if he does, once I feed her she will not swallow its in her mouth.

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children3 years ago

A. baby is not opening mouth to eat food Some babies may not be taking solid foods because of different reasons you can give fruit juices coconut water butter milk to the baby there will be natural appetizers for the baby as well meet the calories also

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