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my 2.6yrs old eating habit.

Tags : my 2.6yrs old eating habit.

August 27, 2010 10:29
Category : Toddlers (1-2)
4 answers

kausar

karma: 4

my daughter, 2.6 yrs old, does not chew the food. she mostly prefers liquid or semi-solid food and on top of that she hates sweets. plz advise.

4 answers so far. What are your thoughts?

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Shilpa

karma: 691

Hi Kausar...

Even my daughter doesnt like sweets... we will not force her to eat... Ask her chew... U show her how to chew... start giving solid food now...

Thanks,
Shilpa

over 1 year ago

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smithara..

karma: 450

It takes time to develop good habits for kids... so have patience and keep trying daily... shell develop the chewing habit soon.. and as shilpa said show her how to chew.. she ll learn it fast.

over 1 year ago

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kausar

karma: 4

thanks. yes i shall have to keep patience and keep trying.

over 1 year ago

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amitha

karma: 14

hi kausar,

just chek out into her mouth,as to the number of teeth,condition of the teeth,are they decayed ,blakish brown in color... . she mite be having some decayed teeth wich is making her avoid chewing ,if chewed her teeth mite b hurting her...just check on tat factor too.