Many expectant mothers find that their babies have a habit of eating their hands while taking care of them. This period is usually known as the sensitive period of the baby's mouth, and eating their hands is a sign of the baby's brain development. So, what should we do during the sensitive period of the baby's mouth?
Different babies may have different periods of oral sensitivity, so as parents, when babies eat their hands, we should not prevent them from doing so. Instead, we should guide them to learn how to shift their attention, such as giving them some toys they like. When babies see toys, they will naturally give up the habit of eating their hands and go play with them. But parents should pay attention to the cleanliness and hygiene of toys when bringing them to their babies.
In fact, the length of time a baby eats their hands is related to the living environment they live in. During this period, as parents, we should provide a good environment for our children and not forcefully take our hands out of their mouths. Instead, we should allow our babies to eat their hands briefly.
But if the baby still has oral sensitivity after the age of two, that is, eating their hands, parents should pay attention to it and see what causes it. If it is due to poor family relationships that lead to incomplete internal development of the baby, such as insufficient sense of security, too many restrictions on the baby, etc., they should promptly identify the cause and solve it in a timely manner to help the child get out of the oral sensitivity period.
