my son 1.5 yrs, he is still learning to chew and eat foods, so whenever we give him boiled apple, chilla, roti pieces he will swallow it.. Still he gets nutrients from the food?? please suggest..

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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician2 years ago

A. for good absorption of nutrients chewing id important. Give him or her soft food. To soften baby food by adding cream, or yoghurt or ghee, or milk. Serve them small portions while feeding, feed slowly. You may need to demonstrate chewing.

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