What are the hazards of children eating their fingers

  In daily work and life, people use their own hands to operate, but some children like to put their fingers in their mouths to eat while playing, which makes parents very distressed and afraid of forming a bad habit. What are the hazards of children eating fingers?

  

What are the hazards of children eating their fingers1

  1. When eating, the fingers are wrapped in some liquid in the mouth, and children's skin is very delicate. Accidentally, some damage may occur. With the redness of the fingers, it may form rough and swollen phenomena. Moreover, eating very hard can also cause the bones of the fingers to deform and bend.

  2. There are many bacteria and viruses on the hands, which are sucked into the stomach during the eating process, causing cross infection. In mild cases, it can cause diarrhea, diarrhea, and other symptoms. In severe cases, it can also cause various symptoms in the body's organs. Therefore, it is important to clean the children's hands in a timely manner and correct this behavior through effective methods.

  3. The child's teeth are in a state of sprouting. If the teeth are allowed to come into contact with the fingers for a long time, it will cause irregular arrangement and accompanied by some oral inflammation. During the process of pronunciation or biting food, there will also be certain effects. At this time, parents can buy some plush toys or other things for the child to divert attention. After a period of teaching, the child will get rid of this problem.

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