Worried Mom: My 1.3 years old baby eats paper and cardboard?

[Oscar]

My baby is 1.3 years old and he eats paper and cardboard. A friend (who is a doctor), suggested giving iron supplement but there is no change. I have hidden papers but he always finds some. He does not eat dirt or soil. I am really worried as to what is the reason. Please help and give suggestions

 

[dot]

My son is 11 months old and if he can find paper he will try to eat.
Babies and toddlers learn by putting things in their mouths.
I think you should only be worried if he is getting to 5 and asks for cardboard for dinner!

 

[Mummy to be! 3/5/10]

babys will eat anything!, i wouldnt worry my little niece trys eating any paper whenever she can they will grow out of it! dont stress