Many parents have noticed that their children have a habit of eating their fingers. It is normal for children to eat their fingers during infancy, but as their children continue to grow, if they still eat their fingers, parents must take it seriously. Therefore, let's learn together what symptoms children eat their fingers?
Generally, children give up behaviors related to their mouth before the age of 3. Children often eat their hands due to a lack of trace elements in their bodies. So if parents often see their children eating their hands, they should pay extra attention to the nutritional richness of their babies, supplement them with foods rich in vitamins, and also change their picky and selective eating habits. If a child is eating their hands, it is best to use other things to distract their attention. Over time, the child will naturally correct themselves.
In addition to the lack of trace elements in the body, eating hands may also be an unconscious action caused by psychological stress. That is to say, whenever a child feels a lack of security, they will develop a fear and anxiety towards the outside world. In addition, shortly after weaning, if they cannot satisfy their sucking needs, they will relieve their psychological pressure by holding their fingers. So, if parents find that their children are eating their hands, they must reflect on themselves, whether they have given their children sufficient care and love, and spend more time with them.
