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Child. Not Willing To Chew Food, Only Swallowing, Chewing Only When Given Junk Food, Unwilling To Eat On Own. Advice
My DS is 26 months and still does not want to chew his food.He just swallows his food.Also, he is apicky eater.So, I have to mix rice, curd, veggies and beans or pulses in one plate and have to feed him.If I give him chips, apple slices or pop corns he will chew n eat....BUT he wont eat roti, or any other thing :(He won't self feed either.I am worried as by this age a child should chew and self feed (this is what I have read on various internet sites n blogs ) Please help.
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actually , the parents spoil the chidren to be frank.you stop giving the junk food.child will cry,but then u have to be strong.feed the healthy home-made diet first and then give what he wants.will require patience.all the best!
actually , the parents spoil the chidren to be frank.you stop giving the junk food.child will cry,but then u have to be strong.feed the healthy home-made diet first and then give what he wants.will require patience.all the best!
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Hi I a Dr. kadhir ,
At first i reassure you that these problems are quite common in kids. when he is able to chew foods like chips or apples it indicates that he knows to chew well, but he is quite selective. lack of self feeding is not uncommon in kids who are picky. i hope that he self feeds foods which he likes more ( chips, pop corns as you mentioned).
The most important is his overall development, his social interaction , interest and attitude towards foods. It is also important to look for iron deficiency and worm infestation as they can reduce the appetite. Consult with your pediatrician, if these are ruled out, then reasons for son being picky must be due to social issues.
Kids preference of food depends more on environment rather than tasty foods . Feed him in the environment he loves more , spend more time in feeding , never feed him while watching t.v or when he is watching it. Feeding a toddler is also an art which can be learnt easily.
Thank you for the consultation in healthcare magic.
At first i reassure you that these problems are quite common in kids. when he is able to chew foods like chips or apples it indicates that he knows to chew well, but he is quite selective. lack of self feeding is not uncommon in kids who are picky. i hope that he self feeds foods which he likes more ( chips, pop corns as you mentioned).
The most important is his overall development, his social interaction , interest and attitude towards foods. It is also important to look for iron deficiency and worm infestation as they can reduce the appetite. Consult with your pediatrician, if these are ruled out, then reasons for son being picky must be due to social issues.
Kids preference of food depends more on environment rather than tasty foods . Feed him in the environment he loves more , spend more time in feeding , never feed him while watching t.v or when he is watching it. Feeding a toddler is also an art which can be learnt easily.
Thank you for the consultation in healthcare magic.
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