Why do babies like to eat hands? In addition to being hungry, parents should not ignore these 3 reasons
When babies are just born, they look thin and small, and they are not as cute and good-looking as their parents imagined, but after a month or two, when they gradually grow, it is completely different from the state of newborns.
Not only is he more cute, but he will also master some new skills, which makes parents very happy, but sometimes also has some headaches.
A very common situation for babies when they are more than two months old is that they like to shove their little hands into their mouths from time to time, and sometimes they will continue to instigate them with gusto.
After four or five months, this phenomenon will become more obvious. No matter how parents stop it, it seems that it is difficult for the baby to change, which makes parents a little worried. After all, there are many bacteria on the hands. What if the baby gets sick because of this?
Why do babies like to eat hands?
- The baby is hungry
Since babies do not yet have the ability to speak, it is difficult for them to directly tell their mothers that they are hungry when they are hungry, but to express it through other expressions.
For example, they will cry loudly to attract the attention of their mother, or they will silently put their hands in their mouths to eat, and make the appearance of sucking RT.
Although this action looks cute, they are sending a signal, and mothers must read the baby's signal in time.
If you find that it has been a while since the last breastfeeding, it is time to replenish the baby with food.
- Symptoms of teething
Now the baby teething time is relatively early. Some babies will erupt the first tooth at four or five months. When the baby is teething, their gums will feel obvious discomfort, sometimes it will hurt , Sometimes it will itch, which makes the baby a little uncomfortable.
This is when they put their hands in their mouths and bite, as it relieves the discomfort of teething for them.
Therefore, when parents find that the baby is drooling, does not like to eat, and sleeps unsteadily while eating hands, it is likely to mean that the baby is about to erupt or is erupting.
- The baby has nothing to do
Babies love being entertained by adults, which makes them very happy. But sometimes parents also have their own affairs, so it is inevitable that the baby will feel indifferent.
At this time, the baby will feel very bored, and when they can't find a toy that interests them, they will pass the time by eating their hands.
- Entered the oral period
As your baby grows, there is a period called the oral period. In the oral period, babies often feel the world around them through their mouths, so they especially like to eat their hands or put toys in their mouths.
These are normal manifestations of their growth and development. In fact, there is no need for parents to stop them too much, but to respect the baby's developmental laws.
How should parents deal with the baby's eating hand problem?
- Accept it calmly and go with the flow
In the process of growth and development of babies, there will be many behaviors that are unacceptable to parents. At this time, parents often appear very anxious, and even try to prevent the baby from doing this or that kind of behavior.
But many of the baby's behavior is wrong in the eyes of parents, but in fact it is just the performance of their instincts.
Therefore, parents should learn to relax and not be too obsessed with correcting their baby's behavior, but to let it take its course and accept it calmly.
Just like the baby likes to eat hands, as long as a certain stage is passed, maybe the parents themselves do not know when the baby becomes not fond of eating hands, and has some other habits and hobbies.
2, let the baby's little hands get exercise
When babies are bored, they like to play with their own little hands. After all, they don't have as many pastimes as adults, so for them, playing with hands is like adults playing with mobile phones, which will make them feel very interesting. It can pass the time and have fun.
Parents may wish to spend more time with their babies and play games with them that can get their little hands moving.
For example, help the baby to do some finger exercises. Of course, you can also let the baby imitate their own movements. If the baby is relatively large, you can let them practice some movements such as pushing down and grabbing.
In this process, the baby's little hands can be exercised, and the baby will naturally not feel bored, and the behavior of eating hands will inevitably be reduced.
- Make sure your baby's hands are clean and hygienic
If the baby likes to eat hands, the parent's obstruction is ineffective most of the time, so learn to respect them.
But one thing to note is that there will be a lot of bacteria on our hands. If babies eat hands often, these bacteria will enter their stomachs, which may cause some diseases.
Therefore, parents should always ensure the hygiene of the baby's little hands, and often help the baby to wash and wipe their hands. When the baby has a pair of clean little hands, then when they eat their hands again, the parents can not worry too much, at least not to be afraid of the baby's eating sick with bacteria.
In short, parents should learn to respect their babies, face their behavior of eating hands calmly, and not ask for troubles, so that babies can grow up freely and happily.