1. Home
  2. Consult with a doctor
  3. Child Health Issues

  4. Toddler licking surfaces. Deficiency?

pediatrician-icon
Toddler licking surfaces
My 2.5 year toddler is licking surfaces...what is the reason ? Is that vitamin deficiency? Pls reply
254 Views v

Answers (1)

Like the answers? Consult privately with the doctor of your choice

Don't worry , will grow out of this problem with age.....but careful
Answered
Flag this Answer
Flag this answer
1/1 people found this helpful
Was this answer helpful?

Articles you may like

Healthy Way of Feeding Your Toddler (1-3 Years)

Dr.Ved Pratap

In general toddlers are charming, entertaining and obedient. But when it comes to feeding they become a source of exaspe ... Read more

5 Things Your Toddler Needs for a Healthy Growth

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Here are 5 things your toddler needs for a Healthy Growth:1) Uninterrupted Sleep, baby wakes up when hungry, untidy or c ... Read more

13 Winter Foods to Keep Your Toddler Warm and Healthy

Ms.Shruti Sharma

Preparing for the cold months must be at the top of your mind, especially if you have a toddler (1-2 years of age) at ho ... Read more

Parenting of a Toddler

Vibhuti Yadav

Being a mother of a toddler means always on your feet so that he/ she do not miss anything. More than your attention now ... Read more

Brushing in Toddlers: A Quick Parents Guide!

Dr.Poonam Patyal

More often than not, we have parents struggling to get their reluctant kids to brush. Getting your child to brush can be ... Read more

Safety Measures for Homes With Toddlers

Dr.Neha Bansal

If you have a toddler, you certainly know the struggles of keeping everything safe from them and more importantly, keepi ... Read more

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.
Your child deserves the best

Your child deserves the best

Talk to expert pediatricians

  • Private & Confidential
  • Audio Calls
  • Free follow-ups
Consult with a pediatrician
Online now

The question asked on this page is a free question. You can ask a free health question by downloading the Practo app.

Articles you may like

Healthy Way of Feeding Your Toddler (1-3 Years)

Dr.Ved Pratap

In general toddlers are charming, entertaining and obedient. But when it comes to feeding they become a source of exaspe ... Read more

5 Things Your Toddler Needs for a Healthy Growth

Dr.Neelam Nath Bhatia

Here are 5 things your toddler needs for a Healthy Growth:1) Uninterrupted Sleep, baby wakes up when hungry, untidy or c ... Read more

13 Winter Foods to Keep Your Toddler Warm and Healthy

Ms.Shruti Sharma

Preparing for the cold months must be at the top of your mind, especially if you have a toddler (1-2 years of age) at ho ... Read more

Parenting of a Toddler

Vibhuti Yadav

Being a mother of a toddler means always on your feet so that he/ she do not miss anything. More than your attention now ... Read more

Brushing in Toddlers: A Quick Parents Guide!

Dr.Poonam Patyal

More often than not, we have parents struggling to get their reluctant kids to brush. Getting your child to brush can be ... Read more

Safety Measures for Homes With Toddlers

Dr.Neha Bansal

If you have a toddler, you certainly know the struggles of keeping everything safe from them and more importantly, keepi ... Read more

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Related Questions

Toddler pooping after every meal

 5945 Views
My toddler is 16 months old she poops right after having her lunch dinner breakfast... this way she wont ... Read More

Honitus to 20 month old toddler

 3741 Views
Hi Doctors , Can we give Honitus to 20 month old toddler. The cough increases during the night as tempera ... Read More

Constipation in Toddlers

 2965 Views
My daughter is less than 2.5 yrs she has not passed motion for the last 5 days. She has no other health i ... Read More

Can I give Maxtra for my toddler

 2594 Views
Can I give maxtra for my toddler for cold and cough? He is quite prone to cold and cough. This lasts for ... Read More

Zincovit CL syrup for toddler

 2249 Views
I want to know, is it safe to give zincovit CL syrup to my 2.7year old toddler?

Vit D supplements for a toddler

 19 Views
What should we give a 2.5 year old to maintain vit D levels apart from sunlight exposure ? As my son spen ... Read More

Toddler making motor bike noise

 23 Views
Hello... toddler is 21 month old...he is making motor bike noise with saliva occasionally...why he is doi ... Read More

Toddler potty issue

 31 Views
My 3 year toddler has just transitioned to potty training. Earlier she use to stand and do potty in diape ... Read More

Toddler Cough

 111 Views
My toddler aged 3 years 4 months old is very active, doesn't have fever, go to school regularly. But her ... Read More

2yrs old toddler vomits

 161 Views
My 2 yrs old toddler vomits once at night after eating but the vomit is cough like with bad smell. Then h ... Read More

Tell us what's troubling you

Want relief from cold & cough?

Consult Now

Down with fever or flu?

Consult Now

Stomach out of order?

Consult Now

Tired of clinic wait times?

Consult Now

Disclaimer : The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding your medical condition. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have read on this website.