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4 1/2 Yr Old Nailbiter
Oct 1, 2009 ... My younger daughter doesn't bite her nails, so I'm not sure it's a ... If your daughter is biting her nails as a form of nervous habit, ...
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- Hi G., Unfortunately I don't have much advice, but I do have sympathy as I have a 4 1/2 year old son doing the same thing! We've thought about hot-sauce on the fin...
- Support her central nervous system with vitamin B complex DROPS, under the tounge, 2 x a day. Increase water intake to keep nerves under control. Also give her iod...
- Hello G.: An interesting topic. How do others percieve nailbiters?? Are you one of those women that does your own nails? or have another do them? I am well over th...
Need Help with 3 Year Old Biting Nails
Read all 9 responses: "Hello, My three year old loves to bite on her nails whenever she gets a chance. Especially, when she watches TV or trying to fall ...
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- Hi M B try putting something very distasteful on her fingers every time she starts to put her hands in her mouth. Try teaching her about "nasty germs" etc- Nail bi...
- My 3 year- old does the same thing, although not only does she bite them, she will also pick at them and peel them. I have not yet found a solution for her. I did want...
- As I was readuing your post I was trying to recall if I had posted this myself.... I finally bought some Thum, its the stuff that taste bad. I found it at Wal-gr...
Help Cutting Daughter's Nails
have you tried just biting them off while she is asleep in your arms. I started biting my little boys nails off while he was nursing and now he does not ...
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- Every child is different but what worked best for me with my 2 boys is to have them sit on my lap (with their back toward my chest) and I held their hand gently and cl...
- My youngest (16 mo.) also hates getting her nails cut. She is a little young (ulike my 3 year old) to care about getting her nails painted afterward. Afterall, that ju...
- have you tried just biting them off while she is asleep in your arms. I started biting my little boys nails off while he was nursing and now he does not resist... mayb...
Nail Bitter - Suggestions on Stopping Needed
Any suggestions on how to keep her from biting her nails during school? .... If she wants to bite her nails anyway she can get used to the taste and peel it ...
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- If she doesn't care about biting her nails or not then there is very little you can do. If she wants to stop but does it without realizing it, then you can use one of ...
- Years ago, I heard about a nail "polish" that tastes terrible. It's specifically designed to help break the nail biting habit. I don't know if they still make it - or ...
- I had the same problem, and it is a hard habit to break becasue your right you don't realize your doing it. My mom bought me nail polish that tasted really and I do me...
Need Help with Nail Cutting
My son too hates his nails cut someonenot sure who taught him to bite his nails I do it after he takes a bath or shower when the nails are softer hold him ...
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- My son too hates his nails cut, someone (not sure who) taught him to bite his nails. I do it after he takes a bath or shower when the nails are softer, hold him down ...
- I had the same problem with my daughter now I let her "help" me cut them she holds my hand and helps me cut them, it works great.
- My daughter used to hate this as well. One day I tried it while she was in the tub and she didn't mind it nearly as much. She is usually in a good mood in the tub. ...
Son Has Bad Habit of Tearing His Nails
It'd probably be better if he were just biting the nails because we could put Bitter Apple on them or whatever. I can't put gloves on him during 90+ degree ...
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- the band aid idea sounds like a good one, and maybe add some clear nail strengthening polish to his nails to make them harder to pick at.
- I agree that keeping them clipped and filed would really help. It's those ragged edges that tempt him to pick at them. I had the same kind of habit as a child, and t...
- I had a similar problem with my daughter when she started daycare at three. Following the advice of her pediatrician, I started praising her when she wasn't biting at ...
My Soon to Be 5 Yr Old Daughter Sucks Her Fingers.
There is also a kind of nail polish calledbite no more it is a clear nail polish that just tastes really bad I used to bite my nails when I was in ...
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- There is something called a fence that the dentist can put in her mouth. It is a metal plate of sorts that rests at the roof of the mouth so that she can't suck her t...
- I love the idea of the sparkle nail polish so cute! And a great motivator! There is also a kind of nail polish called "bite no more" it is a clear nail polish that ...
- When my kids put their fingers in their mouths, I asked them if I could have a bite, too. It made them super aware of this habit, and they stopped. She appears to be...
Need Something to Make Nails Grow Fast
I bite my nails but want long nails again like when I was pregnant. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- pre-natal vitamins work very well for nails and hair growth
- WATER, Water, Water! Be sure you are drinking plenty of water. The advice about prenatal vitamins (Good one.) Your nail and hair growth has so much to do with your di...
- C., I agree with what Brenda said about your family wanting to see & be around you, not your nails. That said, I also understand wanting to look and feel your best. ...
Newborn - Face Scratching + Nail Clipping
my son is three months old and I find it impossible to clip those tiny little nails.....so, I bite them! it's easiest to do while he is nursing....if there ...
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- My daughter is 2 weeks old and I have nightgowns and one piece outfits that she cant get her hands through, the sleeve pulls over the opening for the hand. They work s...
- my son is three months old and I find it impossible to clip those tiny little nails.....so, I bite them! it's easiest to do while he is nursing....if there are any ra...
- Mine too! Those things are SHARP! One thing that I found that helps is after I clip the nail across, I go back and make another tiny clip on each corner just to get ...
Not Pretty Nails!
I never had nails, they were so soft it was so easy just to bite them, until I started to use "Revivanail"! It is wonderful. I no longer bite my nails and ...
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- My doctor recommended Biotin; a vitamin supplement you can find at your local pharmacy and grocery store without a prescription. It's great for hair, skin and nails. I...
- Coming from a single, working mom of two wonderful children, you MUST take time for yourself!!! However, if you're not there yet, a wonderful way to spend time with y...
- Look for almond oil and rub it in your cuticles and nails when ever you have time. It could be once a day or once a week. This works for me. Good luck. Also, I go to w...
