Many parents and friends have found that their babies love to eat fingernails. Elderly people usually say that they eat fingernails because their babies are about to have teeth and their gums are itchy. In fact, this reason can still apply to babies who have not yet had teeth. But for babies who have already had teeth, what is the reason for them to eat fingernails?
Reason one: If a baby's body lacks trace elements such as calcium, iron, zinc, magnesium, and blood lead, it can also cause the baby to eat their hands. At this time, parents should promptly conduct trace element testing for the baby. If it is really a deficiency of trace elements in the body, then it is necessary to supplement the baby in a timely manner.
Reason two, when babies see unevenness on their nails or rough skin near the nail surface, it will prompt them to want to flatten the rough edges of their nails.
Reason 3: Changes in the pace of life, such as a baby changing schools, entering daycare or school, or giving up pacifiers and moving to a new home, can easily cause the baby to feel nervous and eat their hands.,
Reason four: When babies are bored or attracted to something, such as watching TV or doing homework, they often eat their hands and bite their nails.
Reason 5: Insufficient care and love from family members for the baby. Parents may be busy with work or have strained relationships, which can result in the baby not receiving the love and warmth from their parents. This can hurt and suppress the baby's soul, leading to symptoms of eating hands when they are emotionally tense.
In fact, there are many reasons that can cause babies to eat fingernails. The five reasons introduced above, such as lack of trace elements, uneven nails, emotional tension, boredom or attraction, and lack of care, can all lead to babies eating fingernails. It is recommended that parents and friends investigate the reasons so that they can help babies change their bad habits of eating fingernails.
