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What Causes Habit Of Paper Eating In Toddler?
my one and a half year old baby just cant stop eating paper. From newspaper, to tissue paper, tothpaste packaging, stickers or even courier box (cardboard). I am tired or snaching and keeping things away but still she manages to find any kind of paper.
Thu, 10 Jul 2014
Hi, thanks for asking.
I can understand your concerns.
Children of this age group have a habit of putting non edible things in their mouths. In my opinion its just a part of her developmental process where she explores things with her mouth(sensory stage).
As far as possible gently but firmly say no when she puts it in her mouth. As this phase will pass your problem will be solved.
I hope I have helped you.
Thank you.
I can understand your concerns.
Children of this age group have a habit of putting non edible things in their mouths. In my opinion its just a part of her developmental process where she explores things with her mouth(sensory stage).
As far as possible gently but firmly say no when she puts it in her mouth. As this phase will pass your problem will be solved.
I hope I have helped you.
Thank you.
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