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Guardian of a 5 yr 1 m old boy4 years ago

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#asktheexpert my son is now 2&1/2 age.. sometimes he eats slate pencils, crayons, and may scratch paint from wall. what's the reason and how can it be solved ?

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AbhayaMom of a 15 yr 8 m old boy4 years ago

A. Hi mom Eating non edible things like sand, mud, chalk slate, 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.

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