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Hi.my kid age 4 years like to eat table salt.just picking it by finger and ate about 1/4 to 1/2 of spoon.is it safe?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Bad Habits: No. Of course it is not safe or wise or appropriate. Please help your kids avoid this unnecessary and dangerous habit.

Dr Khan agreed

Answered 1/11/2017

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Try to discourage: Too much salt can adversely affect your son's health. Try to hind an alternative healthy snack for him. Fruits and vegetables come to mind.

Dr Baskin agreed

Answered 1/11/2017

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A member asked:

Hi.my kid age 4 years like to eat table salt.just picking it by finger and ate about 1/4 to 1/2 of spoon.is it safe?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Robert Killian answered

Dr Khan agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Baskin agreed

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