Children grow up day by day, slowly exploring their bodies. The size of their nostrils is just enough to reach into a finger, which is a magical "little hole" for babies. They are curious about what is inside, so they always intentionally or unintentionally pick it up. At first, babies pick their noses unintentionally, but they always get excited when they see it. It's like discovering a game of "I pick my nose, you come grab me". What should babies do if they persist in picking their noses?
What should I do if my baby likes to pick their nose
Baby picking their nose may be due to some accidental reasons. Make them realize how important and interesting it is to have a small nose. So, they may unconsciously develop the habit of picking their noses. When most mothers see their baby picking their nose, their first reaction is to scold and take various punitive measures to stop the baby's behavior. In fact, babies are completely in an unconscious state when picking their noses. If a mother pays too much attention to their baby's nose picking behavior, it may actually lead them to pay too much attention to their own little nose.
If mothers pay more attention to their babies' behavior, they will try to attract their attention again using this method. This will lead to mothers' scolding and punishment, which will be of no use. It will only indirectly encourage babies to pay more attention to what they are doing, and may even make their spirits more tense, thus entering a vicious cycle.
If cleaning the baby's nostrils
1、 Nasal suction device, small cotton swab
When a baby has too much nasal mucus or a scab, they may also use their hands to pick their nose due to discomfort. At this point, the mother may use a nasal cannula and a small cotton swab to help the baby clean up.
2、 Nasal drops
When a baby has a cold, they can use nasal drops under the guidance of a doctor to alleviate the discomfort of nasal congestion.
3、 Humidifier
When the climate is dry in autumn and winter, give your baby more water, eat more vegetables and fruits, and put a humidifier in the room to make the air more humid. If we can make the baby's little nose feel comfortable and refreshing, it can effectively prevent the baby from developing the bad habit of picking their nose.
If a baby is too keen on picking their nose, no matter how hard or soft their parents try, they cannot guard against those annoying little hands. It is likely due to the baby's mental stress or anxiety, or physiological problems with the nose. It is best for mothers to pay more attention and seek advice from pediatricians or psychologists.
