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Why do babies like to twist and pull out their hair?

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Dr. Oscar Novick answered

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Tasty tidbits: Probably due to a nervous habit or stress.As toddlers begin to explore the parts of their body they learn to twist and twirl their hair. The pulled hair eventually gets swallowed and if enough hair accumulates can cause intestinal blockage(bezoars).

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Answered 1/17/2013

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