Patient's question:
My child is in the first grade and often eats their clothes during class. What could be the reason for this? Recently, they had a trace element test, and their zinc levels were a bit low. I want to know what other reasons could be behind this.Doctor's answer:
Children eat clothes or bite things, this is a way for most babies to explore the outside world during infancy. If corrected at that time, such behavior generally will not reappear today. Like some adults biting their fingers, but if you notice this behavior at home, it is also okay to correct it more. At the same time, tell your child that biting clothes is an unhygienic habit and that it can be corrected. If you have any problems, please feel free to ask.