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New oral fixation in almost 5 year old.

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JessicaGray · 13/10/2022 18:40

Hi Mummas...

My LO is a few months away from being 5, and in the last few months, has started chewing on everything from clothing, to remote controls, and even his own toes.

I am at a loss...

I see no outward signs of anxiety...and when we ask him about it, he has no answers for it.

The only thing I can think is that maybe he's missing his friend because she went up to P1 and he is still in nursery for one more year?

He had a really difficult time going back after the summer holidays, but he's doing great now...but the oral stuff started not long after he went back...

Any thoughts or similar experiences?

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