I figured that much but just by playing outside you will be in contact with a lot of germs anyway. I don’t see the necessity to eat dirt for the same. Would be interested to see if there are any actual research on this topic.
Actually yeah it is. It both helps build a strong immune system by low dose exposure and helps reduce allergies by teaching the immune system how much to react. Repeated studies have shown living in rural environments, having pets and not being too picky about how clean a pacifier is are all beneficial for children’s long term health.
I like to go full Spartan. Just leave them outside for the first night.
Though seriously it’s kinda funny how important it is for kids to eat dirt and flail around on the floor.
Is the eating dirt part that important?
It helps build exposure to foreign antigens which helps build immunity.
Plus it’s delicious and, if done right, can impress your friends
I figured that much but just by playing outside you will be in contact with a lot of germs anyway. I don’t see the necessity to eat dirt for the same. Would be interested to see if there are any actual research on this topic.
Yup. I’m going to ask you one question: Can you imagine how it feels to bite into a wooden tabletop?
The answer is yes, you can. Then ask yourself: How the fuck do you know that?
Actually yeah it is. It both helps build a strong immune system by low dose exposure and helps reduce allergies by teaching the immune system how much to react. Repeated studies have shown living in rural environments, having pets and not being too picky about how clean a pacifier is are all beneficial for children’s long term health.