5 Reasons Why Your Toddler Is Licking Everything

"Your toddler is probably going through the licking phase. Don’t worry, in time they will develop a different annoying habit for you to be concerned about! "

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Sensory

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Comfort

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To Get A Reaction

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Mimicking Pet

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Just Something They Do - A Phase

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