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Mom of a 3 yr 11 m old boy1 Year ago

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Hi there, My 2-year-old son regularly eats paper. How can I reduce this behavior, or should I consult a pediatrician?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy1 Year ago

A. this problem is also known as pica due to iron deficiency as well as nutritional deficiency children place dirty things in the oral cavity as well as they may lick soil or they may lick the walls.x they may place footwears in their oral cavity. meet your doctor because iron supplements needs to be started and give foodx rich in iron

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