In daily life, some mothers may find that their babies like to chew things around while playing, such as dolls, tissues, and so on. What's going on here? We may have the suspicion that the baby is growing teeth, so the teeth may be itchy and require something to overcome this feeling. This is just a guess, but seeing the baby gnawing on things can still make us feel irritable. So, follow the editor below to see how to deal with it.
What should a 3-year-old baby do if they chew on things randomly
It may be caused by zinc and iron deficiency, as well as parasitic infections. It is recommended to check whether there is a deficiency of trace elements and whether it is a parasitic infection. If it is a parasitic infection, deworming treatment should be the first step. If there is a lack of trace elements, they can be supplemented through food and medicine. In addition, eat more vegetables and fruits to supplement vitamin C and promote iron absorption. Pay attention to preventing picky eating in daily life.
It may be caused by itching of the tooth roots. When babies are very young, baby teeth sprout and the roots of the teeth itch, often showing behaviors such as biting nipples, fingers, clothes, etc. Some babies may also bite their mothers' faces. Parents can use music, pictures, toys, etc. to attract their babies, distract their attention, and overcome this bad behavior habit. Parents should not let their babies chew hard things to avoid damaging their gums.
What should I do if my baby loves to nibble on his hands
Eating to eat hands is a psychological comfort that usually occurs when a baby is bored or nervous, and sometimes even before bedtime. So the key is to arrange rich and colorful content for children in their daily lives, and not let them get bored and forget to eat. You can transfer the baby's attachment object and coax her to sleep in other ways. When he goes to kindergarten, he also needs to communicate well with the teacher and ask them to remind him frequently. Reward measures can also be set up at home to encourage him to not eat his hands.
If a baby eats things indiscriminately, the mother may feel irritable and helpless, but this may also indicate that the baby lacks certain necessary trace elements. Therefore, when the situation is more serious, the baby can be taken to the hospital for a check-up to see if the baby is deficient in zinc and iron. In addition, it is a bad habit for babies to nibble on their hands, so it is best for mothers to stop it in a timely manner and wash their hands as much as possible to prevent bacteria from entering.
