What should I do if a baby damages their mouth while gnawing on a toy

  Many babies have the habit of gnawing on toys, and accidentally injuring their mouths while gnawing on toys. Parents feel very sorry when they see their babies' mouths hurt, and hope that their babies can give up the habit of gnawing on toys to avoid hurting themselves in the future. So, what if a baby damages their mouth by gnawing on a toy?

  

What should I do if a baby damages their mouth while gnawing on a toy1

  If a baby's mouth is only slightly injured while gnawing on a toy, there is no need for the mother to worry too much. If the wound is deep, it is necessary to go to the hospital for bandaging as soon as possible. Then, use the following methods to help the baby break the habit of gnawing on toys and avoid hurting their mouth in the future.

  1. Finding a doctor: Many times, children cannot listen to what their parents say, but they can listen to what the doctor says. Therefore, babies often chew on toys, so mothers take them to the hospital and ask the doctor to tell them not to chew on toys. Because many babies are afraid of doctors, the words of doctors are very authoritative for babies.

  2. Keep your mouth busy: If your baby often chews on toys, parents can use snacks instead of toys. When your baby wants to chew on toys, give them some snacks to meet their biting needs, such as cookies, fruit slices, etc. This way, the baby's mouth can be busy.

  3. Shifting Baby's Attention: When a baby is gnawing on a toy, parents can play some small games with the baby to divert their attention and avoid them gnawing on the toy.

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