Although every mother takes good care of her children and teaches them everywhere, not every child can develop towards their mother's ideal direction, and many children still have many bad habits, which have caused great trouble for some mothers. What causes children to frequently pick their noses? Let's watch together.
Why do children pick their noses
1. Physiological interest
Babies have a great curiosity, and their bodies are no exception. They will explore and experience the wonders of their organs in their unique way. Perhaps their nostrils are like a small cave to them, and they must know what is inside!
2. Relieve stress
Babies are constantly exploring the world around them, and often encounter things that leave them confused and puzzled. At this time, in order to relieve inner pressure and calm their anxious emotions, babies may seek certain actions to relieve them, such as biting their fingers, picking their nose, etc.
3. Pathological reasons
Due to seasonal changes, environmental hygiene, and other factors, babies may experience allergic symptoms in their noses, such as itching and dryness, which make them unable to resist scratching; It is also possible that due to a cold, the baby may have a runny nose, congested nasal cavity, and stagnant mucus sticking to the nostrils, making them feel uncomfortable and stimulating them to use their hands to pick it up to get rid of the discomfort.
What should I do if a child picks their nose
1. Shifting attention is usually very effective, give him a book or a toy, anything that can occupy his hand will do.
2. Explain to the child that picking their nose can transmit bacteria, carry a tissue with you, and hand it to them immediately when they reach out to pick their nose.
3. Moisturizing the nostrils can alleviate itching, and placing a humidifier in his bedroom during winter can help prevent dry snot while sleeping at night, so that the baby won't pick their nose.
Many children pick their noses when they are young, not because of any physical illness, but because they are very curious and want to know what is in their nostrils. Over time, they develop bad habits. But it cannot be ruled out that some children may have a runny nose due to pathological reasons or a cold, which makes it easy to pick them up with their hands.
