put him in a jump-suit type clothing or bibbed overalls so that he cannot get at his diaper. if you notice him doing it make an immediate correction and offer him something more appropriate to eat reminding him that "good boys do not eat their diapers. it is yucky". don't make a big deal about it but in order to change this behavior you have to (a) catch him in the act and (b) make an appropriate behavioral correction (do not spank him! ) and (c) offer him a appropriate snack instead. periodically. when he is not munching on his diaper. give him a big hug and tell him how proud you are that he is not eating his diaper. positive reinforcement goes a long long way in changing behavior. this nasty habit will not last long.
is it safe for my child to eat their diaper? . the child is 2 years old and will be watching tv or doing anything and just reach back and grab pieces of his diaper and start eating them. sometimes they are big pieces and other times they are just little pieces of foam. his doctor said not to worry about it but i think there is more to it.