hi, my son will be 2 next month but I am worried about his habit of eating paint flakes wherever he sees and even licks the wall so what can I do to stop it

1 Answer

Shruti SuranaMom of a 12 yr 1 m old boy4 years ago

A. hi dear mom.. this condition is known as pica..where in baby tends to eat..non edible things. this is due to deficiency...please consult your paediatrician for proper diagnosis and treatment

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