If your baby is already a year old or even older, and he still cannot chew solid food, spits it out and chokes, this means that his chewing reflex is not fully developed.
Instead of stressing about it, try taking a few steps to address the issue.
If you are making soup, make it into a thick puree, using a blender. Leave small pieces in the bowl. Over time, the number of these pieces should be increased.
Your next step is to chop it with a fork.
In this case, the pieces will be larger in size, but will still remain soft, eliminating the risk of the baby choking on them.
To awaken your child's interest in solid foods and chewing, include in your baby's diet those foods that he likes.
These typically include bananas, baby cookies, baked apples and pears, etc.
And remember: if children refuse to eat a new food, don't force them - just offer it another time when they're hungry.
Earlier we talked about why teachers do not recommend providing financial incentives to children .
