When babies are young, they have a strong ability to imitate, especially when they are a few months old, and they also like to bite their fingers very much. Biting fingers during this period can promote brain development and be beneficial for their future growth. However, if a baby still likes to bite their fingers after the age of two, it is abnormal. Do you know the reason why a two-year-old baby always bites their fingernails?
What's wrong with a two-year-old baby always biting their fingernails
Children have a sensitive period for biting their fingers, so let it be and it will be fine once it's over. However, if they are frequently forced to stop it, their sensitive period for biting their fingers will be prolonged. It is recommended to shift attention and have their nails trimmed regularly.
There are two other possible causes.
1. Bad habits that children develop unconsciously are more common in children with high levels of mental stress. When there is too much pressure or a lack of security, children may reduce anxiety and relax by eating their fingers. Over time, 'eating fingers' became a habit.
2. It is possible that pica is caused by a lack of trace elements, usually in children who are deficient in zinc and iron.
How to help babies break the habit of biting their fingers
1. Babies love biting their fingernails, so it's important to reason with them and redirect their attention to help them gradually correct this problem. Improper educational methods are the reason why children can never change. When parents see their children eating their fingers, they become very anxious and immediately scold them severely, even physically hitting their children. Parents did not expect that doing so would make their children more nervous and anxious, and even create confrontational emotions with their parents.
2. Parents should encourage their children more. Praise children more often in daily life. Stop scolding children. Spend more time with children. Read together, read books, and play games. This helps children find confidence and a sense of security.
3. If conditions permit, parents can take their children to the hospital for trace element testing.
A two-year-old baby always bites their fingernails, which may be caused by habit. In fact, when a baby reaches a certain age, parents should always pay attention to their changes and educate them. But before that, parents should first help them break bad habits or minor problems, and then teach them some basic knowledge.
