The baby's little hands are really restless. If he's not careful, he'll just stretch his little fingers into his nostrils and wander around. Helpless, the mother can only patiently repeat to the baby: picking the nose is not good, let's not pick the nose. So, after stopping the baby's behavior, have you truly understood the reason why the baby picks their nose? Is it just because of being playful and active?
Baby picking their nose has a reason
1. Physiological interests. A baby's curiosity is innate, and their desire to explore is particularly strong, including exploring their own body. They want to experience the wonders of every part of their body. Perhaps his nostrils were like a small cave to him, and he wanted to know what was inside, so he would stretch his fingers inside.
2. Relieve emotions. While exploring the world around themselves, babies often feel confused and puzzled by certain things. In order to alleviate their inner restlessness, they may seek certain actions to relieve it, such as biting their fingers, picking their nose, etc. Therefore, parents should learn to understand their babies' inner world.
3. Disease factors. Due to factors such as season and environmental hygiene, babies may experience allergic symptoms such as dryness and itching in their noses, which can make them unable to resist scratching. If the runny nose is caused by a cold, the solidified mucus will stick to the nostrils and make the baby feel uncomfortable, which will stimulate him to constantly pick his nose with his hands.
How to make babies say goodbye to nose picking?
1. If a baby's nose picking is caused by bad habits, then the mother should help him correct it in a timely manner. You can keep his little hands busy, play more parent-child games with him, and make him forget the little action of picking his nose in the game. You can also use language to teach him that picking his nose is a bad habit. Over time, the baby will understand.
2. If the baby needs to pick their nose due to discomfort, then the mother should help them with some care. Regularly help him wipe his nose, ensure the humidity of the indoor environment, give his baby more fruits and water, and also help him cut his nails and wash his hands frequently to avoid the spread of bacteria.
