My son is 5 yrs 11 months old. He still doesn't eat by himself. He keeps the food in his mouth till 5 mins before swallowing. he completes his meal in 1.5 hrs. pls suggest a solution

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hello u should encourage the child ti chew food n offer some rewards to inculcate the habit and also check if there is any problem ny checking the same with ur doctor

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im experiencing the same wd my 5 year 11 month daughter who doesnt chew her food n instead swallows the food. n takes 1 hr to finish her food.(may be even more if left unattended) 
i m forced even threaten her after all levels of convincing and cmfrting and encouraging and waiting to give food when hungry and changed the textures tastes and kinds of food given.. reduced junk to almost nil.. 
still absolutely no change..
she will eat(swallow) quickly if i feed her wd my hands and i dont want to do that.(i m in the verge of doing that to restore the peace in my house)
nothing seems to work in my house..

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Hello my dear parent! Give your child meals only after feeling hungry. Keep changing the menu so that your child will taste different foods and flavours. Serve your child with healthy foods in cute Babyhug bowls to encourage healthy eating

My son is 5 yrs 11 months old. He still doesn't eat by himself. He keeps the food in his mouth till 5 mins before swallowing. he completes his meal in 1.5 hrs. pls suggest a solution

A. hello u should encourage the child ti chew food n offer some rewards to inculcate the habit and also check if there is any problem ny checking the same with ur doctor

A. Hello my dear parent! Give your child meals only after feeling hungry. Keep changing the menu so that your child will taste different foods and flavours. Serve your child with healthy foods in cute Babyhug bowls to encourage healthy eating