This will encourage mouth to close. Semi-strained food Feed when child is hungry. Hold child in an upright position on your lap. Start with favourite foods. Observe any movement at feeding which could later be used as a natural gesture for food.
Solids Always use a favourite food as a base to start from.
If a soup, gradually thicken it over a few days by adding well mashed potatoes or vegetables. The cup should always be in the same place and lifted co-actively with both hands. Gradually remove adult support beginning with the last movement in the activity - allow child to continue the movement alone. Gradually move from using feeding cup with lid to a beaker, then to a cup with handle. Introduce ordinary cup gradually.