Donna,
In this situation, it is likely that there is a sensory and/or
neuromotor basis for this child's failure to self-feed solids. I do not
believe in the window of opportunity theory, having witnessed a wide
range of ages at which healthy children began to eat solids (5-15
months). This child would probably benefit from seeing an occupational
therapist.
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Catherine Watson Genna, IBCLC New York City mailto:[log in to unmask]