What is going on when a child picks his belly button?

Babies are not only very curious about the outside world, but also about themselves. Driven by curiosity, they will do some things that are not good for health, such as picking their belly buttons and noses. Once parents find this situation, they should stop it immediately and pay more attention to it. So why do children pick their belly buttons?

First, why do children pick their belly buttons? Check whether there is any dirt in the belly button. If so, the baby may feel itchy and likes to scratch. If this happens, the mother should help the baby clean the belly button. There are some particular methods for washing the belly button. You cannot use force like you would when scrubbing your bath or picking your nose. Instead, you should use a softer object like a cotton swab dipped in bath gel and clean it just enough. For babies, you can apply sesame oil on the belly button to soften the black substance on the belly button, then apply baby soap, wash it with clean water, and wipe the moisture with a large cotton swab. Do not wash it hard or pick it to prevent infection. This way, you can wash it clean two or three times.

Second, check whether there is inflammation in the belly button. If there are redness, swelling or small blisters, it may be because the baby is scratching the belly button because of the itch. In this case, you should seek medical attention immediately and have the child wear a larger bellyband to cover the belly button. This can prevent the baby from scratching and damaging the belly button directly.

Third, of course, if neither of the above two situations is the case, then mothers should pay attention to correcting their baby's behavior. For smaller babies, mothers can put a bellyband on the baby to prevent the baby from scratching directly. In addition, use other things such as toys to divert the child's attention. For older babies, mothers should tell them the disadvantages of picking their belly buttons, such as stomach pain. At the same time, you should also wear appropriate clothes and correct this bad habit little by little.

Why do children pick their belly buttons? Some mothers fail to clean their baby's belly buttons in time, causing a lot of dirt to accumulate inside. Over time, the babies feel itchy, and they will pick their belly buttons with their hands to relieve the itch.