Pediatric dentistry experts recommend not feed the child with too many crushed and prepared meals since it does not allow them to develop the craniofacial muscles.
Many parents resort to purees for practicality, so that the mealtime is faster and because that way children accept food better, however it is important that children chew the food since they begin to be old to do so.
It is not uncommon to see moms carrying mashed tupper for children and adults because they are only used to eating food in porridge. "Without mash the child does not eat," they say. But it is not good for your teeth that children near the age of five continue to feed themselves with crushed food and purees, experts in children's dentistry say.
Childhood is a vital period for muscle development in childhood growth. As it is advised that children practice exercise to achieve better development and growth of the bones, the same happens with the mouth.
It is necessary that they chew to develop all the craniofacial muscles. If not, there is not adequate growth of the cranio-facial bones.
Therefore, when the child is prepared to chew food, it is convenient to let him experiment slowly with the food. First, offer pieces of bread, fruits, crush the purees less thin and gradually introduce small pieces of meat and noodles into the mash.
Later, around 12-15 months we can start offering the food in small pieces. In this way we will help you to train chewing and begin to accept solid foods.
