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Is Dirt-Snacking Normal for Toddlers?

By Tammy Oct 07, 2026
Is your baby eating dirt outside?
Is your baby eating dirt outside?

Babies explore the world with their hands and mouths so it's super common for them to suck and chew on things that they probably shouldn't. If your baby seems to be putting dirt (or dirty hands in their mouth) learn more about why they are doing this, why it might not be bad, and even some potential benefits!

Kids and Cleanliness: Should You Let Them Eat Dirt? A new book explains why being too clean can cause more harm than good, and what to do about it. Rain or Shine Mamma.

Is your baby eating dirt outside?
Is your baby eating dirt outside?

Why Do Children Eat Dirt

Eating dirt and walking barefoot... do you allow your children to do it? Here are some reasons why we allow our children to do this. #parenting

We’re all in for the “5-second rule” (food dropped on the floor is OK to eat if you pick it... Vegan Mum Lets Her Baby Eat Dirt And Chew On Rocks As She “Welcomes Bacteria” was published on Mouths of Mums.

a little boy sitting in the dirt with his hands full of dirt on his knees
a little boy sitting in the dirt with his hands full of dirt on his knees
Dirt, Boogers and Other Favourite Toddler Foods
Dirt, Boogers and Other Favourite Toddler Foods

Why Do Kids Eat Dirt

Taste Safe Dirt Recipe - Play Inspired Mum

Cleanliness and Kids: Should You Let Them Eat Dirt?
Cleanliness and Kids: Should You Let Them Eat Dirt?
Why I Allow My Children to Eat Dirt and Walk Barefoot
Why I Allow My Children to Eat Dirt and Walk Barefoot

Truth!! Mine used to eat dirt out of my potted plants! I caught the other one standing next to a bucket of dirty mop water repeating out loud “Don’t drink it. Don’t drink it..” He would also eat chunks of plain butter. 😁

Is It Ok To Eat Dirt

Get the dirt on dirt! Why letting your kids and toddlers play in the dirt is good for them annd their health #parenting #parentingadvice #toddlers #kids #healthykids #healthy #immunesystem

My child went from a happy baby willing to try anything to slowly but surely only being willing to eat dairy, breads, and packets. Originally, I thought it was a phase that would fix itself but that didn’t seem to be the case. So, I started to work at finding the best ways to approach this. How to encourage toddler to try new foods. Overcome a toddler who is a picky eater. Make child eat healthier. #parenting

Vegan Mum Lets Her Baby Eat Dirt And Chew On Rocks As She “Welcomes Bacteria”
Vegan Mum Lets Her Baby Eat Dirt And Chew On Rocks As She “Welcomes Bacteria”
a child playing with dirt and plants in a play tray for toddlers and preschoolers
a child playing with dirt and plants in a play tray for toddlers and preschoolers
a green background with carrots and broccoli on it
a green background with carrots and broccoli on it
Why You Need To Let Kids Play In Dirt
Why You Need To Let Kids Play In Dirt
a woman sitting at a table with a child in her lap and the words, my toddler will eat anything if i ask this question
a woman sitting at a table with a child in her lap and the words, my toddler will eat anything if i ask this question
Edible Dirt Recipe for Taste Safe Sensory Play
Edible Dirt Recipe for Taste Safe Sensory Play
🍌 Best Foods for Diarrhea in Toddlers 💛 When your little one has an upset tummy, keeping them hydr
🍌 Best Foods for Diarrhea in Toddlers 💛 When your little one has an upset tummy, keeping them hydr
What to do when your toddler won’t eat!
What to do when your toddler won’t eat!
How gardening with your toddler can actually help their picky eating
How gardening with your toddler can actually help their picky eating
What to do when your toddler won’t eat veggies
What to do when your toddler won’t eat veggies

Looking for an easy edible dirt recipe for toddlers and preschoolers? This taste safe sensory play recipe uses simple pantry ingredients to create realistic dirt for sensory bins, sensory tables, construction play, dinosaur digs, and imaginative play. Perfect for toddler sensory activities, preschool sensory play, fine motor practice, and outdoor sensory experiences. Save this easy sensory bin filler idea for your next hands on learning activity.

🍌 Best Foods for Diarrhea in Toddlers 💛 When your little one has an upset tummy, keeping them hydrated and offering gentle, easy-to-digest foods can help while their digestive system recovers. Some toddler-friendly options include: 🍌 Bananas 🍚 White rice 🍎 Unsweetened applesauce 🍞 Toast & crackers 🥣 Oatmeal 🥕 Cooked carrots 🥔 Boiled or mashed potatoes 🍗 Plain chicken 🍲 Clear soup or broth 🥛 Plain yogurt with live cultures 💧 Hydration is the priority! Offer frequent fluids and consider an oral rehydration solution when needed. Once they’re interested in eating, continue offering a normal, balanced diet as tolerated rather than relying only on the BRAT diet. 🚫 Skip very sugary drinks, juice, greasy/fried foods, and foods that seem to make symptoms worse. ⚠️ Contact your pediatr

Have a toddler that just plain refuses to eat at certain meals? My Little Eater knows that this is a common struggle for parents. That’s why I’ve put together simple steps to show you how to respond when your toddler says “I don’t want to eat that”, or simply doesn’t want ANY of their food. Check out my suggestions here >> https://mylittleeater.com/how-to-handle-toddler-meal-refusals/ #toddlermealsforpickyeaters #toddlermealideas

Listen in to hear all about one mom’s journey with picky eating, and how starting a garden with her toddler really helped to turn things around for them! She’s sharing about her experience with a picky toddler, the differences she observed after starting their own garden, and tips for how to get started gardening for beginners. Click through to hear more! #howtogardenwithtoddlers #toddlergarden

SAVE this to come back to when you need it! It’s totally normal for most toddlers to go through periods of time where they refuse to eat certain foods, or in some cases all foods in a group - like meat or veggies. But, there are certain things to do when this happens to help your toddler through it, and hopefully lessen the severity. Learn more now!