Question
Why does my baby always love to eat their hands?
Answer
Based on your description, your baby’s habit of eating their hands could be due to a deficiency in certain trace elements. To determine the exact cause, it is suggested that you take your baby to the hospital for a trace element test. If diagnosed with a deficiency in zinc or iron, treatment can be administered by supplementing with the corresponding nutrients. For example, babies with zinc deficiency can take zinc gluconate or licorice zinc, while those with iron deficiency can take ferrous sulfate. Maintaining a balanced diet is also an important method for preventing deficiencies in trace elements.