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Safe Edible Pica Alternatives
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items My son was tested for Pica but doesn't have it. But he will still put everything he can in his mouth. These are safe alternatives that have been helping us.
Perfect alternative to eating grass. Since this is made from potatoes its sorta similar to the texture of grass. I recommend getting some now since Easter is around the corner so you can stock up.
Edible Easter Grass- potato
This food is a perfect alternative to drywall. It's the perfect amount of chalky deliciousness.
Astronaut Ice Cream: Freeze Dried Ice Cream & Fruit by …
Rice paper gives the same texture as paper and it's safe to eat dry. My son loves this paper and he loves to break it.
Rice paper
For your little one who likes to chew on wood and sticks. My son chews on everything made of wood. These are a safe alternative. It is licorice root, and my son loves them.
Chew Stick - licorice root
I just recently bought these for my son and he likes how hard it is. It provides the best crunch factor. Perfect for your child that loves clay/chalk.
Amazon.com: Edible Clay
We bought this because it made us think of hair. And my son can't tell the difference. It tastes great and feels the same way hair does in your fingers.
Turkish Cotton Candy
I have an extensive collection of crystals/rocks and my son likes the feeing of the under his tongue. So I found a recipe to make crystals for him to lick himself safely. He loves helping to make them and picking the color out too.
How to Make Rock Candy at Home
This shredded beef jerky is the same color and almost the same consistency as dirt. Perfect for your little who keeps shoving dirt in their mouth. Have some safe yummy dirt.
Jack Link's Original Beef Jerky Chew
My son absolutely loves ice. He doesn't mind the shave stuff but he loves Sonic ice. This is the ice machine we will be purchasing in the future, we currently buy bags at Sonic. This ice is not too hard to chew on, but provides the most satisfying cr...
Sonic Ice Maker
I actually have a friend who likes to chew on activated charcoal tablets to help with her graphite addiction. She would just chew on pencils all the time. These tablets are almost the same as graphite. Your tongue wouldnt know the difference.
Chewable Activated Charcoal Tablets
I personally like to eat seaweed sheets instead of paper. It's easier to find and more delicious in my opinion. Something about salty paper. Yum yum
Raw Organic Nori Sheets 50 qty Pack!
This gum is my personal favorite because it's the most rubbery to me. instead of chewing on silicon I would chew my bubble tape for a more satisfying chew.
HUBBA BUBBA Original Bubble Gum 6-Pack
I love these rocks. You can find some hyper realistic ones that look close to the real deal. It's funny eating a handful and watching people's eyes get real wide.
Choco Rocks - Candy Warehouse