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2024-06-19 23:54:12
My 18 month old daughter has a habit of chewing cloth. She puts cloth in mouth while sleeping and keeps chewing until she gets into deep sleep. She keeps cloth in mouth for sometime in between while playing also. she chews only one particular type only. What to do to remove this habit of hers.
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Greetings it's normal,it will automatically change over time

Answered2024-06-20 01:20:14

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It's normal

Answered2024-06-21 17:39:24

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