While it's not uncommon for babies and toddlers to chew on anything and everything they get their hands on, especially when they're teething the behavior can get a bit worrying when your child begins to chew on their shirt. Especially since putting objects in their mouth is a normal part of development for babies, but by age 3, children usually outgrow this habit. However, if you've noticed your older child chewing on their shirt or other clothing items, it may cause some concern, especially since they should have outgrown the chewing phase.
If find your 4-year-old (or older) child chewing on their shirt, there are many possible causes and motivations. It can be frustrating for parents who are dealing with constant soggy shirt collars, but fortunately, this is something that may be easily fixed at home, while some causes may require a call to the pediatrician. Let's figure out what's going on and why your child chooses to know how their clothing tastes.
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