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Mom of a 4 yr 11 m old girl3 years ago

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my daughter is 1.3 year old.... she used to eat wood around my bed or table side....some times eats slippers and paper where ever she found them.....i don't understand what should I do.. is she's having any problem???? please Dr help me out with this..

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ExpertDr.Deepinder Kaur DhawanObstetrician and Gynaecologist3 years ago

A. start iron calcium and multivitamins supplements regularly and protein powder with milk twice a day maintain hygiene at home. its common in this age group. so try to hide these things

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Gulshan habibuGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. it is a common, 1 year babies problem.. all the babies would like to do this... particulary teeth growng child.. so dont worry about this

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Neelam ChinnappaMom of 2 children3 years ago

A. thank you for reaching out to address this question mostly children in these things because they are curious and they just want to explore and when the get a reaction out of them eating something with then start doing it for attention and reaction however do also check with your pediatrician and there is any deficiency which is causing your child to do this

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