#AskTheExpert my boy is 19th month old . he have habit of eat soil , which never end naturally. can give him injection of calcium or etc. about that?

A. Hi mom Eating non edible things like sand, mud, chalk, wall paint etc is pica in babies. This is due to nutrient deficiency in baby. For this u need to consult with your doctor for the same as he will prescribe supplements after the proper evaluation of the baby.