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My girl kid 4 years weighs 19.8 kg.
Is she over weight?
My kid doesn't chew food ,simply swallowing.
She feels very uncomfortable to chew , is this normal.will she start shewing food as she grows?
What kind of masks to be used for kids??
Will cloth masks be sufficient or N95 masks ?
Or face shield will it useful for kids?
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Weight is good for the age...
Tray to teach her how to Chew and continue effort...no need to worry
Use mask when you go out...use 3ply mask while going out...
Faceshield usually not requires...
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Dr. Anurag Mohta
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Indore
Any mask is okay for him. N95 and face shield will become claustrophobic for her.
Weight is good so no much worry their. Keep teaching her.
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Dr. S. T. Pushpam
Pediatrician
16 yrs exp
Bangalore
Weight is good. As she grows older she will know to chew
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You can use any mask with proper hand hygiene . Face shield not required
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