I don't notice other children her age doing this. She chews up all of her toys, books, everything that she puts her hands on ends up in her mouth. She has even chipped the edge of her front tooth because of this.
Should I be concerned ?
2006-07-12 10:27:33 · 19 answers · asked by bye bye 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
I am a pediatric RN and also have a 3 year old,usually toddlers of this age do not put everything in their mouth since they have found other ways to explore their world. depends on if you should be concerned though. if she seems totally apporopriate in other areas like speech motor skills and intelligence then i wouldnt worry so much. She is probably just looking for attention..she knows you get stressed about this behavior and it probably warrants a reaction from you??? try not fussing about it and see what happens...also if she seems delayed in any of the above areas I would ask your peditrician for an opinion...
2006-07-12 10:48:27 · answer #1 · answered by AndMan433 2 · 11⤊ 2⤋
Being concerned is part of being a parent. My son at that age was the same way. Everything he picked up went into his mouth. That's just something they do at that age. I would have the chipped tooth checked out, so it won't cause problems later when the permanent teeth become to come in. It's not uncommon for a child of that age to put things in their mouth.
2006-07-12 10:33:09 · answer #2 · answered by sunshine 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My 2 1/2 year old just stopped eating teddy bear fur and babydoll hair. It's normal for Kids to to chew and put everything in their mouth. Some stop before two and some continue to 3 - 31/2. Just keep telling them to stop and keep an eye out for dangerous thngs and it'll be okay. Just keep instilling that it bad and they begin to understand.
2006-07-12 12:27:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is normal for 3 year olds. I was recently employed at a day care and I was the 3 year old teacher. I didn't have this problem ever. I also have 3 children and they stopped at about 2. Check w/ your pediatrician.
2006-07-12 10:38:27 · answer #4 · answered by #3ontheway! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I wouldn't be concerned. Toddlers still like to explore their environment in a variety of ways. By putting things in her mouth, it is just another way of discovering the things in her world. My 3 year old still does it, although he seems to be doing it less and less. My 2 year old still does it all the time though.
2006-07-12 10:32:17 · answer #5 · answered by bears_and_babies 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not usually the case at 3 years old, but don't worry, I started sucking my thumb and biting my cuticles at 3. She is either stressed about something or is lacking some nutrients. Change her diet for the better and keep her occupied and busy... Sign her up for activities, she'll be too busy to bite.
2006-07-12 10:31:16 · answer #6 · answered by coconut 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
shes probably teething buy some rubber mouthed sippy cups and with a firm but loving tone tole her not to choow anything alse
2006-07-12 10:48:15 · answer #7 · answered by Angle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Babies 'feel' things with their mouth at first. It is a very instinctual action.
In time they start using their hands more.
Your baby is teething, you should be buying teething toys for it.
These toys DON'T damage its teeth. Buy em! NOW!
2006-07-12 10:32:16 · answer #8 · answered by vernes 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would check with the pediatrician, who might recommend an early childhood psychologist. It might be nothing but best to check it out sooner than later.
2006-07-12 16:32:01 · answer #9 · answered by mistersato 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nope its normal for some kids to do this
dont worry, ever see adults chew on pen caps and fingernails
same thing
2006-07-12 10:30:57 · answer #10 · answered by futurehero5200 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋