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!
"He plays this maddening game where he'll ask for something; then, when I give it to him, he doesn't want it. I know this is a control issue but what should I do?"

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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. 😁
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A realistic look at how often I feed my 2-year-old and what his meals look like throughout the day. We typically do 3 meals and 3 snacks with simple foods like eggs, fruit, leftovers, salmon, veggies and easy snacks. Some days he eats a ton and other days barely anything—this is just what works for us! Save for toddler meal inspiration.
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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
Learn how to make taste safe dirt for your baby or toddler with this easy sensory play dirt. Team it up with dinosaurs, farm animals, construction trucks and so much more!
Dirt, soil, earth. There are many names for the brown substance that our plants live in. As a child, I was always in the garden with my grandfather helping him. From planting to harvest, I was a very independent in my gardening. I was also determined to eat dirt, as my parents will often joke to me. So, why should we
Wondering how to respond to your toddler's picky eating in a respectful, balanced way? Picky eating can be frustrating to deal with, whether you have a 1 year old, 2 year old, or 3 year old. But don't worry! Click through to learn why some toddlers become picky eaters and how you can deal with your child's picky eating using shame-free gentle parenting strategies. #pickyeating #pickyeatingtips #toddler #kids #gentleparenting #positiveparenting #montessoritoddler #montessori