my son is 3 years old ,whatever food i give i just swallows but not chew.He wont eat any hard food.He just eat rice and curries.How i have to make him eat solids and chew them ? please help me to solve this problem

1 Answer

Sunita MahatoMom of 2 children2 years ago

A. he dont chew he swallows food.. try developing the chewing habit as you can give some cheeselings or murmure finger foods as steamed potato carrot sweet potato bread sticks soya sticks..

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