Look at the image above for example for a quick visual. For a lot more information about the reasons behind chewing, Similar to how babies mouth/chew on things to self-soothe, chewing is a calming mechanism that stays with us as we get older, more so for some people than for others. Why do some people need to chew? It’s typically related to some kind of stress and/or anxiety. They’re not things that are necessarily comfortable or good or safe to chew on, they just happen to be “right there” within reach. What do all of these items have in common? They’re all objects that kids have access to. For kids, the most common things we hear are (not in any order): fingernails, fingers, hands, hair, shirts, sleeves, blankets, remotes, game controllers, toys, books, straws, water bottle caps, stuffed animals, headphones, phone cords, iPhone cases, school ID badges, pens, pencils, etc. You're not alone! Chewing on non-food items is actually quite common at all ages from kids through adults. Do chewed up barbie hands or toy car tires sound familiar? Stretched out shirt collars? Is it hard to find a pencil or straw or bottle cap without bite marks on it?
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