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Guardian of a 2 yr 3 m old boy9 months ago

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My son is 17 months old and is still swallowing solid foods. How to make him bite and chew the food? Or will he start to do by himself and when?

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Uma RamMom of a 7 yr old boy9 months ago

A. Hai good afternoon !! Give finger foods fruits,vegetables as finger sized /wedges ,poha,murmure,makhana ,steamed or pan fry cutlet,finger these foods helps in picking up biting,chewing foods co eatiing with toddlers will make them imitate us how to eat,chew ... Make sure that no seeds,large bites or sharp items,hard which might lead to choking... Avoid semi solid,puriee texture as they get habituat to swallow foods might lead to texture issues.

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