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Guardian of a 4 yr 6 m old boy1 Year ago

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my son is 15 mnths old he always picks random things inedible things and eat and he licks window grill what should I do what medicine should I give him

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ExpertVandana SharmaNutritionist1 Year ago

A. Hello mom this is bascially called as Pica which is prefering unedible things , it could be because of nutritional deficiency , consult the doctor and you may give accordingly , also speack to the child in a play way method you may teach teh child about edible and non edible things

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