Abstract: Nine out of ten children love to pick their noses. They like to pick their noses when watching TV and also like to pick their noses when eating. What are the strange treasures inside the nostrils that interest children so much? Why do babies like to pick their noses? What should I do if my child likes to pick his nose? Let’s take a look at the secret behind why babies love to pick their noses. Parenting Tips: What is the reason why babies love to pick their noses? What should I do if my children love to pick their noses?
Why do 9 out of 10 babies love to pick their noses?
As for nose picking, two American researchers once conducted a survey, and the results showed that 91% of people have the habit of picking their noses. Therefore, loving to pick your nose is not just for children. People all over the world have this hobby. It's just that children pick their noses because they don't understand the occasion, which is unacceptable to adults.
Too idle
The child didn’t know what to do/what to do, so he started playing with his fingers, digging and picking, all his attention was focused on his fingers and On the nasal cavity, it's quite comfortable. Usually when children are sitting around, bored and distracted, this is the time when children pick their noses most frequently.
Cleaning Behavior
Children who love to pick their noses may be a series of simple remedial measures driven by "cleaning behaviors". Because boogers are nasal scabs formed by the old mucous membranes shed by the nasal cavity and the dust and microorganisms inhaled into the nasal cavity. When this dirt blocks the nostrils and affects breathing, the child will have the urge to get rid of it. Coupled with the insensitivity of perception and fingers, children will pick their noses longer than adults, so adults will have the feeling that "children are always picking their noses."
Satisfaction
The nose, scalp, and ear canals are all organs with concentrated nerve endings and are very sensitive to any external stimulation. When a child picks his nose, it will cause a reflex in the nervous system, causing the body to produce a wonderful feeling, giving people satisfaction. In pursuit of this sense of satisfaction, children can't help but pick their noses. This is actually the same as adults who like to pop pimples, bite their nails, and pick their feet.
If children like to pick their noses, this guidance will be more effective
Pickling their noses is not a good behavior. It may bring bacteria into the nasal cavity, destroy the stability of the nasal cavity environment, and cause damage. The nasal mucosa increases the chance of nasal inflammation, rhinitis, pharyngitis, etc., so we do not want to see children picking their noses frequently.
When children’s nose-picking behavior has challenged mothers to the limit of their tolerance, it is necessary to intervene in the name of love, but rough scolding, beating and scolding are definitely not the best education methods. Therefore, before you act, it is best to calm down first. How should you guide your children to correct this bad habit?
Observe first
It is recommended that mothers observe their children picking their noses first. What is the reason for this behavior? If it is just a boring behavior occasionally, there is no need to emphasize to the child that he cannot pick his nose. You just need to find something to distract the child, and he will naturally stop digging. Nostrils.
Keep the nasal cavity clean
If the child is really uncomfortable because there is a foreign body in the nasal cavity, we can take the child to a more private place, such as a corner, behind a chair, or in the public hall. In the bathroom, help the child remove the foreign object. This way you can easily avoid embarrassment and give your children a sense of privacy.
There is a detail that needs to be paid attention to. After the mother cleans the child's nasal cavity, she may wish to show the child the foreign objects removed to make sure that his nasal cavity is clean. Psychological recognition will help the child. Resist the habit of picking your nose, and you will naturally stop picking your nose.
Moms should also help their children develop a good habit of cleaning their nasal cavities. You can use cotton swabs/paper towels dipped in water, then gently insert them into the nostrils and wipe them around to clean them. If there are large adhesions, When you have boogers, you can use children's tweezers and nasal aspirators to assist in cleaning.
Find a substitute
If the child keeps picking his nose in search of satisfaction, this situation will be more difficult. A mother shared a method, which is to find a substitute for her child to divert his attention. This mother taught her child to grab the buttons on his clothes when he wanted to pick his nose. Over time, the child's habit of picking his nose improved a lot.
This is an example for reference only. If your child’s nose picking situation becomes more and more serious, it is recommended to seek medical help as soon as possible.
Whether you, I, or little kids, there is a time when we love to pick our noses. But as they grow up and mature physically and mentally, they will gradually restrain themselves from picking their noses. Rough restraint is more powerful than gentle guidance. When the child grows up and recalls his youth, he will laugh out loud at the ridiculous farce of picking his nose!