My son is not eating his usual since 4-5 days cause of teething, especially not taking a bottle. I think he is getting his molars. he is 19 month old and has got ither teeth. but it has never been like this time. I am worried he may be weak due to not eating. any suggestions? #AskTheExpert

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Hi
First molar teeth erupt by the age of 14-18 months usually. so it's possible that first molar teeth is erupting and due to which there are teething signs. these signs will disappear as teeth erupts. during teething phase due to irritation of gums and pain kid's do not take food properly.

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have tried the usual food he used to eat, but he just wants to eat buscuit and toast. not sure if its good.

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try to give easy Chewing foods like upma, kichidi, well cooked potato mash, curd, frozen banana, pudding, cold cucumber and cold carrot. keep baby hydrated. Easy Chewing foods can help baby eat well and it woukd be comfortable for the baby too.