2006-09-25 11:23:54 · 17 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
sand, much like onions, should be fed to childrens as a source of starch
2006-09-27 10:54:48 · answer #1 · answered by Circlometry?? 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that sand(dirt) don't hurt just let it work. LOL :}
Seriously!!!
Personally I don't think it's a good idea to allow your children to eat sand or anything off the ground..So many bodily fluids are secreted on and into the sand. That's just not good. I'm surprised you asked this question. Because you should ask yourself "Should I be eating that sand.
I don't and would not allow my daughter to eat sand or anything off the ground for that matter. Without second guessing myself. Because right is right and WRONG IS WRONG.
2006-09-25 18:54:22 · answer #2 · answered by MsLilac30 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I see a pic of a kitty on your avatar spot, so I would suggest that your kids stay away from the sand that your kitty might like. j/k. Kids eat sand, dirt, rocks, and many many other things most parents do not notice. It happens, but try no to let it happen. A kid who is eating it all the time might have an iron need. Talk to your doc. if this is the case.
2006-09-25 18:29:02 · answer #3 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Children should never eat sand this is a dangerous behavior and should be stopped immediately.
2006-09-25 18:32:00 · answer #4 · answered by Barry G 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you remember when you were pregnant and the OB warned you that you may have cravings for wierd things like ice and dirt. It's because the body is lacking vitamins and minerals that it instictively knows it can get from the ground. But you don't know what animal (or child) just relieved itself in the exact spot your kids are dining on.
That sand is going to grind on the enamal their teeth...and well...it's just totally gross, make them stop!
2006-09-25 18:31:28 · answer #5 · answered by mahree 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sand? No!!! Did you know that outdoor cats use the playground as a giant litter box. Yummy huh? This can even cause your children to get worms.
2006-09-25 18:33:22 · answer #6 · answered by edge 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, if you stop them you will be ruining your fun, dont you remember what it was like to be a kid eating wierd substances, isnt it the joy of life to be eating things that you would regret later, as an adult they could hate you forever! dont you wish that you could eat anything you want now and not think about how much it made you fart or how much it made you gain, or how much it made your breath and body smell bad so no one liked you? so let them have the sand and eat it too!!!
2006-09-25 19:58:02 · answer #7 · answered by Michelangelo 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a disorder that makes people (kids too) "crave" weird things, like dirt, sand, even bodily waste... but you shouldn't just ignore it and let them eat it (they can get very sick). Talk to your doctor and he can help you.
2006-09-25 18:26:49 · answer #8 · answered by R D L 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
eating sand sometimes makes your teeth really bad but if all your kids teeth are baby teeth is ok, but sand probably isn't that good for them. won't kill them tho
2006-09-25 18:34:31 · answer #9 · answered by NoDayButToday 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No,they shouldn't eating sand they can get sick.
2006-09-25 18:25:52 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋