Do I have a cow for a kid?

enjoylife · April 2013

So there have been a few random times that I have noticed A chewing nothing. Almost like a cow chewing cud. It isn't related to meals or snacks since he isn't allowed to graze. I have had him open up or I stick my finger in to see what's there and.....nothing. It's so bizarre. I ask him what he's chewing and he just looks at me like I'm funny. Once I've addressed it either by asking him or by looking in his mouth it stops and I don't see it for awhile sometimes even several days.

Any ideas??

Cheekers2010 · April 2013

Huh, maybe it's just comforting to him. Kinda like hair twirling or something?

pitterpatter129 · April 2013

I almost bet he's grinding his teeth. I'd have your dentist check next time you go in.

keags5496 · April 2013

I chew on the side of my cheek sometimes. It's an old nervous habit I can't break. Maybe he's doing that?

kj07 · April 2013

B chews on the inside of his cheek, or maybe on his tongue.

As long as he's not grinding his teeth or anything I think he's probably okay.

bosha711 · April 2013

Another vote for cheek chewing.

I noticed DS doing it recently & I asked him if his teeth hurt him (teething) & he said he was chewing his cheek. lol. ok.

enjoylife · April 2013

I hadn't thought about cheek chewing. That could be it. It's silent so I don't believe he's teeth grinding. He has done teeth grinding once or twice but always asleep and its like nails on a chalkboard to me. I will have to peek on the inside of his mouth

jarebearsmom · April 2013

I'd say cheek chewing. He's probably exploring his mouth and maybe he gets embarrassed when you catch him so he stops?

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