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Toddler licking surfaces

2020-07-16 16:10:51
My 2.5 year toddler is licking surfaces...what is the reason ? Is that vitamin deficiency? Pls reply
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Don't worry , will grow out of this problem with age.....but careful

Answered2020-07-16 16:29:07

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