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What to do if a child puts everything in his mouth: parents were told methods that work
12.11.2024 15:46
Rarely does a child go through infancy without the habit of trying everything with his teeth. Just don't rely on the fact that small children will outgrow this habit and everything will be fine.
There are several effective ways to break this habit.
Nutritionist Zhanna Antonyuk explained how to do this in an interview with NEWS.ru.
Childhood habit
Most often, this problem is faced by parents of small children aged 1.5-2 years.
It is important to understand that by trying objects with their teeth or by tasting them, children learn about the world.
At this age, for a small person, the mouth is exactly the same sensory organ as the eyes and ears, nose and hands.
And the presence of a large number of nerve endings in the mouth gives the child the opportunity to experience different sensations.
How to fight
First, if you notice that your baby is about to try something, simply distract him from this idea.
You can offer him an interesting toy or a more interesting activity.
Secondly, if the child does not put anything in his mouth, then you need to praise him for it.
This way he will more quickly understand what behavior is considered correct and what is not.
Thirdly, remember that children often copy the habits and behavior of adults.
And the last important point. If the problem is related to teething, then instead of all these tricks, give the child a special toy that will make the process easier.
