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Pica in children is not mischief or a “bad habit.” When a child keeps eating mud, chalk, paper, ice, or other non-food items after 2 years of age, it is often the body’s way of asking for help—most commonly due to iron deficiency, and sometimes zinc deficiency. The good news? Pica is treatable and reversible. Once iron levels are corrected through the right foods and doctor-advised supplements, many children stop these cravings within a few weeks. What helps most: • Iron-rich foods (green leafy vegetables, dates, jaggery, eggs, meat) • Zinc-rich foods (nuts, seeds, pulses, dairy) • Vitamin C with meals to improve absorption • Iron and zinc supplements if prescribed • Deworming and a safe, child-proofed environment Most importantly—do not scold or shame. Gentle redirection, good nutrition, and timely medical care are all your child needs. Pica is a signal, not a failure. Listen early, treat early, and children outgrow it safely. #PicaInChildren #IronDeficiency #DoctorMomifyApproved #HealthyKids #ParentingWithCare

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This post was published on 08th January, 2026 by Affan on his Instagram handle "@_momify (Momify - A complete guide from pregnancy to baby care)". Affan has total 38.0K followers on Instagram and has a total of 353 post.This post has received 29 Likes which are lower than the average likes that Affan gets. Affan receives an average engagement rate of 4.29% per post on Instagram. This post has received 1 comments which are lower than the average comments that Affan gets. Overall the engagement rate for this post was lower than the average for the profile. #IronDeficiency #ParentingWithCare #PicaInChildren #HealthyKids #DoctorMomifyApproved has been used frequently in this Post.