my baby boy is 2 year 1 month old he always put things in his mouth sometimes he put rubber things in his mouth..... whenever no one's there he'll eat rubber is this a big problem.... I will do so many things but he always put things in his mouth like medicine strap cars rubber wheels .... people said he aap calcium deficiency..

4 Answers

EktaMom of a 5 yr 10 m old boy3 years ago

A. My son also used to do so. I always keep check he is not hungry. i give him fruits to eat something carrots to eat so he doesn't feel to eat more

Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. Thumb sucking in infants is a very normal phenomenon and its called mouthing reflex and nothing to be worried about it just maintain proper hygiene and with time this thing will go . In the toddlers thumb sucking habit is also seen many a times which could be phycological cause and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to make the child comfortable and divert in some activities also spend good time with the child . In extreme case wgnithdrawal can be tried with some solution available which are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years ago

A. whenever your child does this ,just gently remove his hand or objects from mouth , please don't scold or yell at your child. try to distract your child by giving toys or activities. stay calm and positive

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years ago

A. hi yes ,it happens because of nutritional deficiencies or if a child feel stressed or anxious for something. so please check for this. give Healthy diet like green veggies, fresh fruits, nuts, pulses, dairy products etc more avoid giving RO water provide apt sun light at least 20 minutes a day. make sure your child is well cared.