During the process of growing up, babies will have various small movements, such as kicking their legs, dancing their hands, etc., but some small movements are not acceptable to parents. Like biting nails, there may be a lot of bacteria and dirt inside the nails, and babies may be invaded by bacteria because of biting nails. So what's wrong with babies biting nails?
1. The desire to bite something in the mouth
When babies are relatively young, exploration of this world may be through their mouths. For example, biting fingers, holding pacifiers, etc., all come into contact through the mouth, and biting nails may also be a novelty for babies about nails, and they may want to use their mouth to bite and confirm. But don't let the baby develop this habit.
2. Not yet adapted to weaning
At a certain age, babies are about to be weaned, but during the process of adapting to weaning, they still want to suck and bite on the same thing, and at this time, nails are more suitable. At this point, biting your nails may satisfy the baby's desire to bite.
3. Lack of some micro elements
If a baby frequently bites their nails and causes severe nail deformities, it may be due to a lack of a certain micronutrient in their body. At this time, they need to be sent to a medical institution for diagnosis by a doctor. See what caused it. In short, parents don't need to worry too much. Nail biting is a common phenomenon in the growth process of babies.
