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#asktheexperts hi, my daughter is 1.6 year old, she has started eating mud & cardboard ...is it a sign of any deficiency ? or what could be done to stop her?
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ExpertDr Disha PatelAyurvedic Physician3 years agoA. yes, seems like Pica, an eating disorder that is quite common in infant n toddler ..The disorder is defined as persistent cravings to eat nonfood items ..It is due to calcium or iron deficiency in babies... please do check with your paedritician.
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Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years agoA. hi
yes it is sign of calcium or iron deficiency
so please give Healthy and well blanaced diet.
give green veggies, fresh fruits, nuts, dairy products etc.
give sunlight atleast 20 minutes a day
avoid giving RO water
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