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Son Has Bad Habit of Tearing His Nails
I still notice when she is nervous that she will bite her nails a little, ... Next question: Three Year Old Biting Finger Nails- How Do We Stop This? ...
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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 ...
4 Year Old Contantly Ripping Nails Off
Read all 7 responses: "My daughter is picking her finger nails and toe nails all day long. ... Advice on Nail Biting and How to Search Mamasource ...
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- Hi A., My niece used to chew her nails tell they would bleed, we would just keep telling her how pretty they would be she is 12 now and has long pretty nails. maybe it...
- The paint her nails idea is great, but also try giving her 10 pennies(or 10 coins of any denomination) at the begining of the day. For every nail she has NOT bitten/p...
- A. I say this as a 26 year old that still compulsively bites her nails, get a handle on this now! The previous suggestion was really good, especially if she loves he...
Is 2 Too Young to Have Nails Manicured?
I don't paint my 2 year olds fingernails because she is a thumb sucker and logically that .... Three Year Old Biting Finger Nails- How Do We Stop This? ...
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- That's ridiculous!!!! Yes, I would say that is way too young! The chemicals can be harsh in many nail polish brands. I get mine from an international wellness company...
- I personally think that it's a bit young, but am thinking that if my 2 year old had been extra special good for me that i would take her on a VERY major special occass...
- You know, alot of salons nowadays have special childrens manicures that use no chemicals, no weird tools, and will either leave the nails bare or just put clear polish...
Nail Biting
Read all 9 responses: "my 20 month old bites her nails at bedtime. Either me or my husband ... Three Year Old Biting Finger Nails- How Do We Stop This? ...
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- Nail biting is a sign of anxiety. If she only bites her nails at bed time, talk to her and ask her why (if she is old enough to talk). She may be suffering from separa...
- Dear K., Believe it or not, it is pretty common for kids around 2 to start biting their nails. I have three children, ages 6, 4 and 2 and ALL of them bit their nai...
- Sounds like she is self=comforting. Probably find a substitute for it, and that will be trial and error I think.
Help W/ Splitting, Thin Nails!
Onychoschizia or splitting of the fingernails is a common problem seen by dermatologists. .... biting fingernails · daily news papers ...
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- Dag, it sounds like you are really working on them with the Fortified nail polish and all. Mine are like that too. The only thing that helped me, I don't know if you...
- Try taking Jelatin capsules. They help grow stronger nails from the inside out. I use an Avon clear coat to keep mine looking shiny, but I have really strong nails wit...
- L., I am a licensed nail tech and I believe you have the following. I am NOT a doctor and would need to see your nails personally to recommend the better solution for...
What to Do with a Biter?
He is now biting his brother repeatedly. The other morning I took off his brother..." ... dog biting · biting finger nails ...
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- All humans and even animals learn better from something unpleasant. (no pain, no gain.) Words alone just simply won't do. I haven't seen great behavior come out of tim...
- I have a similar family. My daughter is 8 1/2 and I have twin boys who just turned 6. We also had a big biting problem with one of my boys when they were about 2. The ...
- I would say since you know it is happening to make sure you are watching for it and give the offender a time out in a porta crib . With a firm ( we do not bite people!...
Biting While Breastfeeding
Read all 20 responses: "My 7 month old recently started biting when he ... When my other 3 bit me, I pinched them with my fingernails on the fatty part of ...
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- Both of my boys bit me at abaout hte same age. It was such a painful surprise that I popped them on the mouth. It shocked us both. They never did it again. Of cour...
- When my son started doing this I just took him off and looked at him and said in a really firm voice, no biting. I would wait a minute and put him back on. I just rep...
- My scream of pain was usually shocking enough to my infants that they didn't repeat, but if they did, I ended the nursing session - set them down and walked away for a...
Daughter Picking Nose and Eating It
Jun 9, 2009 ... I had the same problem with biting fingernails for a while. When I just decided to explain they will get sore fingers, that they are getting ...
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- It is getting worse because she is getting a reaction from you. This is such a common thing amongst kids. The way I nipped it in the bud and made it so my kids did n...
- Blech! My older two (7.5 & 4) are doing this too! I haven't tried this yet, but am going to... we have Mavala Stop nail polish left over from training our 7 yr old to ...
- Ah, yes. My 3yo daughter is doing the same thing lately. I consistently remind her that boogers go into a tissue OR toilet paper. And remain a good example of what to ...
How to Stop Nail Biting
Not long after my baby boy was born my little girl started biting her nails I ... Try putting bandaids around all of her fingernails My son continuously put ...
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- A., I don't know how to stop it - but I wish I did. My son is 2 1/2. I don't have any other children yet - although I am pregnant. He started biting his nails a...
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- Have you tried putting nail polish on her nails? When you first put it on, the odor isn't great and might keep her from biting, but also she may not want to mess up h...
How to deal with brittle fingernails in senior?
Here is a testimony on Split Fingernails - "The best thing for split nails is protein, protein, and more protein. The results are quick. ...
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- Hi E., I had the problem where my nails wouldn't grow and if they did, they would break and split just like you're describing. Have you heard of Nutra Nail? I've us...
- Hi E., I'm in the same boat as you! I've tried everything as well but have learned there is no silver bullet. However, I've found the most effective combination whi...
- I am a nail technician and you have a common nail issue that many people of all ages deal with. Having regular manicures can help streghten your nails and also wearing...
