Parents are starting to notice that babies who used to not eat fingers are now starting to eat them as they grow older. No matter how hard they try to stop them, they are very distressed. They don't know why babies start eating fingers. So, what are the dangers of eating fingers for babies?
1. Disease enters through the mouth. In fact, eating fingers is also a way for babies to explore the world. Parents don't need to overly prevent it, just help their little ones wash their hands clean and reduce the entry of viruses.
2. Most babies will go through this period. This is a normal sucking phenomenon, and there is no need for parents to deliberately correct it. It is a way for babies to seek comfort. But it may have an impact on the teeth, as the direction of the baby's sucking may affect the movement of the teeth, thereby affecting the bite and alignment of the teeth.
3. If a baby eats their fingers very frequently and reaches around three years old, parents can help the baby shift their attention. If the force is not applied properly, it may cause the mouth to deform. A deformed mouth may be ridiculed by other children in the future, which can affect the psychological development of building houses and lead to negative feelings of inferiority. Moreover, mouth shape and teeth can also cause problems such as speech leakage and confusion, so parents have found that babies who suckle for a long time can help them change.
