Why does baby like to bite nails?

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Almost everyone has a nail biting stage when they are young. As some people grow older, this habit gradually disappears. However, there are still some people who still keep this habit until they grow up. Some parents will be very anxious to get rid of this habit. But often, there is no way to change the baby's habit. What should we do?

Why does baby like to bite nails?

Every baby in the growth, will encounter some adults can not detect anxiety, or nervous feeling. Nail biting is a manifestation of these emotions. Psychologically speaking, nail biting is a "habit of anxiety.". This habit is not only manifested as biting fingers, but also may be manifested as digging nostrils, pulling hair, grinding teeth and other symptoms. The purpose of these behaviors is to relieve psychological pressure and anxiety.

Generally speaking, introverted, shy, anxious and sensitive babies are more likely to have these behaviors. In addition, some children, because of boredom or curiosity, will imitate the behavior around them, which eventually leads to their own habits.

When the baby bites his nails, it's easy to swallow the bacteria into his stomach, eventually causing influenza, gastroenteritis, or diarrhea; Baby outside play, may be contaminated with some eggs in the fingers, baby once gnawing nails, it is easy to cause pinworm and Ascaris; Baby gnawing nails for a long time, will affect the tooth uniformity, it is also easy to cause oral infection.

matters needing attention

Want to get rid of the baby's habit, in fact, not as simple as imagined. Therefore, mothers should be patient and loving when they help their babies get rid of this habit. Only in this way can the baby get rid of these bad habits. If the mother is too impatient, not only will not get rid of the baby's bad habits, but also may aggravate his habits. Therefore, all mothers must not act too hastily.