The harm of eating paper to the human body

As adults, none of us would eat toilet paper for no reason. Although toilet paper is used frequently, it is actually the dirtiest because it is made of straw. Babies will eat anything they can get their hands on as they grow up. They will put anything they can get their hands on into their mouths. Therefore, it is common for babies to eat paper, and parents must pay more attention to this. Here are some of the harms to your baby's health caused by eating paper:

1 How harmful is it for babies to eat paper?

Babies eating paper may be infected with Escherichia coli, Helicobacter pylori, and other bacteria, which may cause enteritis, typhoid fever, dysentery and other diseases.

1. Reason: Because some paper is made of recycled pulp, even those made of fresh pulp contain certain lead and cadmium, and the total bacterial colony count will be very high, which will cause harm to the human body if ingested.

2. Suggestion: Paper may not be hygienic, but it may not be harmful to the habit you have had since childhood. However, it is better to quit such bad habits.

2 How harmful is it for babies to eat paper? What are the reasons for eating paper?

1. Caused by baby's teething: When the baby is in the stage of eruption of deciduous teeth, the gums will itch and swell. In order to relieve these uncomfortable feelings, the baby will often look for things to chew and bite. So some newspapers and books become the objects for the baby to release physical pressure. They often tear these papers into pieces and put them in their mouths to chew.

2. Caused by zinc deficiency in baby: If the baby's body lacks certain trace elements, such as zinc deficiency, it is easy to cause pica, which manifests as eating things that should not be eaten, such as eating paper.

3. The baby is in the oral stage: Babies under 1 year old are in the oral stage and often like to use their mouths to taste various objects around them. Licking with the tongue or biting with the teeth is a normal way for babies to explore the world around them. Babies treat paper as toys, and eating paper is a way for them to explore and understand themselves and the world outside themselves.

3 What are the dangers of babies eating paper? What should we do if they eat paper?

1. Parents can prepare some teething biscuits, teethers, fruit bars, etc. for their babies to help them grind their teeth and relieve discomfort.

2. Keep newspapers and other items away at all times, stop your baby from eating the dirty things he picks up, and tell him "no" and "it's dirty". The face makes a frowning expression of pain. Gradually, the baby will understand that these things cannot be eaten. You will get sick if you eat it.

3. It is recommended to take your baby to the hospital for a professional trace element test to determine whether he is zinc deficient. If he is zinc deficient, you can take appropriate zinc supplements under the guidance of a doctor.

1. Once parents find that the baby picks up paper from the ground and swallows it, they should pry open the baby's mouth in time and take out the paper ball in the mouth to prevent it from getting stuck in the throat.

5. If the baby has swallowed it, don't worry. Feed the baby more warm water to prevent choking. When the paper cannot be digested, it will be excreted with the stool. If the baby feels uncomfortable, take the baby to the hospital immediately.

4 How harmful is it for babies to eat paper? How to prevent eating paper?

1. Stop in time: When the baby picks up the paper to eat it, the mother should be quick to stop the baby, take away the paper, and tell the baby "no" at the same time, and make a frown and painful expression on her face. Gradually, the baby will understand that these things cannot be eaten. You will get sick if you eat it.

2. Keep newspapers and other materials away at all times: After reading the newspaper, put it in a safe place where the baby cannot reach it, so that the baby will not pick it up and put it in his mouth.

3. Help your baby relieve teething discomfort: The mother washes her hands and gently massages the baby's gums back and forth with one finger. This is very effective in reducing your baby's discomfort and making him less likely to chew.