People often see babies eating their hands in their daily lives, which is a common phenomenon. Many parents feel that it is a bad habit when they see their children eating their hands, as it is easy for bacteria to enter their stomachs. Therefore, they will take measures to prevent it, and some parents may even wear gloves to prevent their children from eating their hands. So, are baby gloves harmful to prevent eating
Babies will have a stage where they love to eat their hands, which is not a bad habit. When babies use anti food gloves, if they are used for a long time, they will carry a lot of bacteria, which can harm the health of the child. For children who eat their hands, wearing anti food gloves may have a counterproductive effect, so parents only need to pay attention to their baby's hand hygiene in daily life.
It is not an abnormal situation for a baby to eat their hands, and parents do not need to intervene. Babies before six months old usually eat their hands to satisfy their sucking needs, which mostly occurs when the baby is hungry. This is a conditioned reflex. For example, when a parent's finger touches a baby's lips three months ago, it will cause the child's sucking reflex, which will suck on the finger.
Baby sucking on their fingers is also an emotional need. After half a year old, babies will have independent consciousness, so when they are in unfamiliar environments, or when they are tired, nervous, or emotionally low, they may eat their fingers. This is the use of sucking to gain comfort.
