What to do if your child always bites his fingers

Many parents will find that their children always bite their fingers. Fingers are an organ used to hold and place things, so there are many bacteria on the fingers. If you always bite your fingers, it is very easy for the bacteria to enter the baby's body through the mouth, causing some diseases. Therefore, parents need to pay attention to the situation of babies always biting their fingers and take measures to deal with it. Here is what to do if children always bite their fingers?

The possible causes of children sucking their fingers can be determined based on their age, age and possible accompanying symptoms, and the problem can be solved based on the causes. When younger babies, such as infants, suck their fingers, the first thing to consider is whether they are getting enough milk. Hungry babies are more likely to suck their fingers or other objects if they do not get enough milk in time. At this time, pay attention to adjusting the feeding method and pay attention to increasing the overall milk intake. When teeth erupt for older babies, they will instinctively suck their fingers in an attempt to massage the area due to local discomfort on their gums. At this time, you can prepare a teething stick for your baby so that he will no longer suck his fingers.

For older babies, such as those who can play by themselves and interact with their families, when they suck their fingers frequently, the first thing to consider is that there may be less interaction between the parents and the children, and the parents spend less time with the children, so the children may suck their fingers for self-psychological comfort. At this time, you can prepare favorite toys for the baby or interact more with the baby so that the baby's energy can be focused on other things and he will stop sucking his fingers. In addition, if older babies suck their fingers frequently, it is also necessary to observe whether there are any abnormalities in their language development, eye contact with people, and other behaviors. If necessary, ask a doctor to evaluate your baby's behavioral development, determine the cause, and consider whether medical intervention is needed.

Biting your fingers will not cause much harm, but it is a very bad habit. This may be caused by zinc deficiency. It is recommended to drink some zinc acid oral solution on a regular basis. In addition, it may cause pica. When children are young, they do not pass the oral stage smoothly, such as lack of breast feeding, parents are often not around, and no reliable attachment relationship is formed. Children have no sense of security, so they regard their fingers as their subconscious mother. It is usually recommended that parents should spend more time with their children, take care of their children's diet and daily life, and not have too much psychological burden. You can rub some bitter or salty things on your children's fingers to help them slowly correct their bad habits.