The squish test is often the gold standard to check if a food is safe for babies to self-feed, especially in the early months of starting solids. It simply means that if you can easily press the food between your thumb and forefinger without much effort, it’s likely safe for a baby to gum down, even without teeth. But here’s where Indian food throws a bit of a curveball. Some of our everyday staples like dosa, roti, or even idli won’t technically “squish” because they’re already flat or springy.