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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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Bad Habits: No. Of course it is not safe or wise or appropriate. Please help your kids avoid this unnecessary and dangerous habit.
Answered 1/11/2017
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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.
Answered 1/11/2017
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