Babies like to eat their hands, which may be a common small habit of every baby. When a baby is young, they will use their mouth to feel the food around them. During teething, they will also use their fingers to relieve gum discomfort. Generally, after one week, babies will reduce their hand eating problems. So, how to prevent babies from eating their hands?
1. It is not necessary to prevent babies from eating their hands before the age of one. It is natural for babies to eat their fingers before the age of one, and it is also a necessary stage for their physical and mental development. Mothers do not need to stop them.
2. Persist in breastfeeding. If the baby insists on breastfeeding, sucking on the nipple for a longer period of time can provide a greater degree of psychological satisfaction. In the mother's embrace, the baby can also feel warm and safe, which is a better way for the baby to get rid of hand sucking.
3. Divert attention. When the baby is eating their hands, the mother can give the baby some interesting things around them, small stories that the baby likes to listen to, children's songs, etc. Babies may forget to eat their hands because of their mother's explanation and concentration.
4. Lead the baby to explore with their hands. Mothers can often take their babies to try touching things around them, such as vegetables, fruits, plants, tables and chairs, display items, etc. The baby will feel the characteristics and uses of different things through their hands, and will not use their mouth to explore, thus changing their finger eating habits.
