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Guardian of a 5 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

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#pediatrician can I feed my 2yo baby with my own hand instead of using a spoon?

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DR SHIWAJIRAO PATILGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Hello, your baby boy is 2 years old and if you are going to feed him baby with your own hands then it’s okay you can feed him but observe good hygiene

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl3 years ago

A. Sure You may whatever is comfortable to you because in Indian culture we normally eat food with our own hands of course that’s the best way to go about it you should always feed the child in the same manner as we are eating and that is how your child is also going to learn it

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