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Nail Polish for 4 Year Old
Read all 29 responses: "My daughter is showing an interest in my nail polish . ... nail biting in children · nail biting kids · nail biting · interest only ...
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- Hi:) My 2.5 yr. old expressed interest in nail polish, too. So, I bought her a cute little bag & a pretty little set of children's nail polish (Princesses). The col...
- Hi S.! I think the first time I painted my daughters nails she was about 2 1/2. She'll be 5 in a couple of months and it's something she LOVES to have me do. We don...
- Hi S., I have a 5 year old and I actually started painting her nails (not all the time, just here and there) when she was 18 months. It's just a fun to have a few m...
2 1/2 YO Son Picks at Skin on His Fingers...
I work for a rehab center for children with developmental delays and other issues, ... I have always attributed it to being a bad habit, like nail biting. ...
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- It is a habit. My brother sucked on his fingers and they would get all chapped, etc. The Dr told my mom to put mittens on his hands, so then he sucked the mittens and ...
- Hi! J., Has anything changed in your lives recently? It could be a stress thing or possibly an O. C. D. . Is there any history of this type of didorder. It doesnt ...
- J., I read most of the other responses. I know nothing about habits or ADHD but I can tell you that when I wash dishes or use certain types of soaps the skin on my...
Nail Cutting
What I used to do was leave a nail clipper in the car and when my son fell asleep, I would cut nails while ..... nail biting in children · nail biting kids ...
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- I usually cut my sons nails when he is sleeping or while he is nursing, it is the easiest time for me because he is so still. He is 7 months old and we have been doin...
- hi I have 8 children and found to wait til they were sleeing ing my arms and then hold their finger a litttle tight til red tint appears and then u can see where to cu...
- when my son was a week old I tried using the clippers. there was no way I clipped his little finger but there was blood. ever since that day I have bit his nails. p...
5 And Still Has Blanky and Suck Thumb
Well as for the thumb sucking theres a nail polish you can get for her I guess it works my step mom is getting .... thumb babies · nail biting in children ...
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- My daughter is three and she sucks her thumb and also has a blanky.She is good about not taking her blanky into a store and things like that.But she does have it in th...
- Our 5 yr old is the same. We put limits on when and where he can use his blanky/suck his Fingers. The Blanket stays in his bedroom if he needs/wants it he has to...
- T., Well as for the thumb sucking theres a nail polish you can get for her I guess it works my step mom is getting it for my 6 year old sister. Now for the blanket i...
My 23 Month Old Bites Himself When Mad
After all as adults they say to stop nail biting put hot sauce or some store bought stuff on ... my children have also done this. What I did was hold them, ...
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- I hate to say it but you have to walk away when he bites h himself. I still remember the time my 2 year old son banged his head and actually drew blood. Guess what? He...
- There is a great board book that helped my sons learn not to bite called Teeth Are Not for Biting. They also have others such as Hands Are Not for Hitting and Feet ar...
- My daughter will be 3 next month and she started doing the same thing a while ago. I'm not sure what it means either....any advice would be great!
Any Thoughts on Discouraging Nail and Cuticle Biting?
My mom said I couldn't wear nail polish until I stopped biting my nails. .... Try the nail biting finger paint. And set up a date for her to have either a ...
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- our oldest son does this... drives me batty! I have tried everything, the paint on nail stuff, talking to him about it, and it just does work... altho it might for y...
- Oh my. My husband, my brother in law and my father in law have that 'habit'. though we realize it's a bit more then a habit. Find a good moisturizing cream that can...
- Honestly, I am an adult and have bitten my nails off and on my whole life. It's a mind thing really. A bad and ugly habit. I find if I quit being lazy and keep my n...
My Daughter's Fingernails Are "Peeling".....
Go on line and look for safe nail products for children. ... Do you think she is biting her nails? The only time I've ever grown pretty nails is while on ...
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- Have her tested for anemia. Borderline low iron levels will cause weak nails and a host of other health problems. This was my problem. I have Celiac's Disease whic...
- I'm a licensed nail technician, maybe I can help. First - fingernail issues are very similar to hair - they can show a lot about your body. You want to be sure tha...
- I also have nails that split and peel. I've used naitique protein polish with great success. It is a little expensive, but the bottle lasts a long time. I got it at...
4 1/2 Yr Old Nailbiter
Oct 1, 2009 ... preschool as last year and is very comfortable with the teachers and other children. ... My son went through a phase of nail biting. ...
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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...
Joice Mom
I would try nail biting nail polish it tastes nasty so it could help ... lots of responsibility for younger children and may be anxious about their place in ...
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- If you KNOW it has been doing damage, this is not for you...but I sucked my thumb until I was five, to my mother's absolute horror. She figured the shame factor would ...
- My siblings and I all sucked our thumbs or fingers. My mother would not let us have pacifiers and it was the only thing to comfort and soothe us. I sucked until i was...
- I encourage you to replace the habit with another acceptable one. Perhaps she can choose a special toy or blanket out of her existing collection or brand new? Can you ...
Toddler Biting Himself!
Many children have benefited from taking these products with similiar problems that your precious 2 yr. old is going through. ... Next question: Nail Biting ...
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- I also recommend the Pedi doc. The doctor will be able to evaluate and send him to a specialist if needed. He may need to take meds, which at his young age can make a ...
- I do not mean to frighten you either, but I also thought of Ausburgers (mild form of Autism) It could be anything, but it sounds very concerning, so I would DEFINITELY...
- C., Have you heard of Mannatech's natural products? Many children have benefited from taking these products with similiar problems that your precious 2 yr. old is...
