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Our 6 yrs. Old son never chews any food. He swallows soft food but can't (or doesn't want to) chew solid food. He is otherwise normal. We have consulted local doctors and child psychologists but without any result. We fear he will be an object of fun at school as he can't eat his tiffen! Please help us.
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Thanks, it's nice question. Most of children who have not been to correct weaning between 6 to12months suffer from such problem. Few suggestions. Have separate food thali 4.5 times at interval of 3hrs. Let him sit for twenty min in front of plate on chair. All family members eat food together at least once a day. No one will pamper the child even if he cry.
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Your child is too used to eat soft grinded food since childhood, I suppose. You need not worry for now. You start giving slowly simisolid food now for sometime, so that your child will start eating solid food over the time.
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