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Be sure the person is sitting upright.
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Alternate solids with sips of liquids.
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Make foods more liquid as you feed—for example, add extra milk to mashed potatoes.
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Gently coach the person through feedings: “Okay, open your mouth…now close…now chew…swallow…”
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Try touching the person’s chin or cheek as a gentle way to stimulate chewing.