Why a child eats sand is a question that many generations of parents made to think about. We all know the phrase: "Once a child eats, it means his body needs it." Is it so?
The opinion of American scientists
In the twentieth century, a group of Americans, made up of scientists from various fields of medicine, conducted a study on people who ate sand. It turns out that when ingested, it helps protect the body from various harmful toxins of plant origin. In addition, studies in pediatrics have shown that sand is a kind of medicine for children against certain types of parasites.
Probably everyone who saw the child eating sand, thought about what the body lacks and why he does it. Science says that sand contains a small amount of nutrients, such as iron and calcium. Perhaps, it is in the shortage of these trace elements that lies the mystery of eating sand baby.
Just do not forget about the reasons for the daily nature:
- the child eats sand, because there is a ban on this action. Children always try to do what they are not allowed to do. So they will know the world;
- the child is hungry or thirsty. Look closely at the baby, maybe he bakes sandy kulichiki, and then they taste them. So the crumb shows that he is ready to eat. Feed him.
If you saw that your child ate sand, then do not panic. Watch him a few days after this incident. Most likely, this incident will remain invisible to the health of your crumbs. Well, if you are still worried, or if you have any symptoms of a malaise, see a doctor to avoid infection or helminthic invasion.