There are many babies in life who need to eat their hands to sleep. Some of them lack some trace elements, while others need to find a sense of security. They usually get better after a period of time. Mothers can help babies change this habit and not get too excited before going to bed. Below, we will explain the issue of babies eating their hands.
1、 What's wrong with a two-and-a-half-year-old baby eating hands before sleeping
When babies eat their hands while sleeping, they are looking for a sense of security. At each stage, babies have different habits, so don't deprive them of the right to eat their hands. After a period of time, babies will naturally give up eating their hands. Children like to eat small hands, it is best to stop them appropriately, because children's hands are still easy to get dirty. When children add them, they will eat some bacteria and viruses into their stomachs, which can easily cause stomach pain, colds, etc. If a child likes to eat and it is difficult to stop, it is necessary to clean their hands in a timely manner.
2、 How to prevent babies from eating their fingers
1. When feeding a baby, it is important to not only provide nutrition, but also offer sufficient care and warmth, and breastfeeding is undoubtedly the best choice.
2. If it is artificial feeding, the size of the nipple opening should be moderate, not too large, to effectively control the flow rate of milk and allow the baby enough time to meet their sucking needs.
3. When feeding a baby, the mother should maintain a calm state of mind, not be impatient or impatient, in order to avoid causing stress to the baby.
4. After the baby wakes up, do not let him stay alone in bed for too long, so as not to make him feel bored and put his hand in his mouth, and develop the habit of sucking his fingers.
5. If the baby has developed a tendency to suck on their fingers, it is important to gently remove their fingers from their mouth as soon as possible and use toys or other objects to attract their attention.
6. Spend more time with your baby, use your free time to talk to them, sing nursery rhymes, play with building blocks or picture books, etc., so that your baby forgets to suck their fingers during game activities.
The above is about the health knowledge of babies eating their fingers. Habits are still the most important. Don't let babies sleep alone. Sometimes they may feel lonely and suck their fingers. Don't get too excited before going to bed or breastfeed. Play more with your baby and sing songs to prevent finger sucking.
