natnax.blogg.se - I like chewing on plastic

Firstly, it might be that they have developmental delays. There can be a few reasons why children chew on their clothing or other items. What causes a child to chew on clothes or other item?Ĭhewing is a form of oral sensory seeking. They may also chew other items such as, hair, pencils, toys or whatever they can get their hands on. You may see the child chewing on clothing items such as their collar or sleeves. Some children with sensory processing disorder and/or autismwill continue to chew things well past the age of two. However, it is expected that will reduce and finally stop.

It is very normal for children to put everything in their mouth until between the ages of 18-24 months. As they get older, they use their mouth to explore the world. Infants use sucking to help to calm and self soothe. Remember, eating plastic is hazardous to your cat's health, so make it a habit for you and everyone in your home to keep it out of reach of your plastic-loving kitty.As we noted in our article on oral sensory seeking, babies and infants typically put things in their mouths.

Be diligent in keeping plastic away from your cat.

Over time and many repetitions, you can teach your kitty that it's more rewarding to leave plastic alone than to lick or chew on it. When she chases the toy, give her big praise and a treat. When she heads toward it, distract her by tossing a cat toy in a different direction. Do this by being close to your kitty and putting out a plastic bag. You can work on training your cat to leave plastic bags alone. Scratching relieves stress for cats and helps decrease unwanted behaviors connected with it.

You may also break up your cat's daily kibble allotment into smaller servings and hide it around the house to be "hunted" throughout the day. You can try automatic cat toys that come on at intervals. When you're not home, you can provide enrichment and combat stress and boredom in your cat by using puzzle toys that require the kitty to work to get some kibble out.