Some babies especially like to pick their noses, mothers and fathers are worried about their babies picking the mucous membrane of the nasal cavity, and they still can’t change this habit of their children by all means. So, what is the reason why babies love to pick their noses? How can parents help their babies change this habit? The following is with the author to learn it! The reason why children love to pick their noses 1, physiological interest The baby’s curiosity is great, and his body is no exception, will explore in his unique way to experience the magic of body organs, perhaps nostrils for him, like a small cave, must know what is inside! 2, relieve pressure The baby is constantly exploring the world around him, there are often things that make him feel confused and uncomfortable, at this time, in order to relieve the inner pressure and appease his anxious emotions, the baby may seek some kind of action to relieve, such as biting fingers, biting nails, picking nose, etc. 3, pathological reasons Because of seasonal changes, environmental health and other factors, the baby’s nose will appear allergic symptoms, itchy, dry, so that the baby can not help but pick; may also be due to the cold, resulting in a runny nose, nasal congestion is not ventilated, nasal condensation stuck in the nostrils, so that the baby feel uncomfortable, stimulating him to use his hands to pick to get rid of discomfort. 4, dry air dry indoor air can cause nasal cavity dry, then you can sprinkle some water on the ground, or use the air humidifier to maintain a certain amount of indoor humidity. 5, imitate adults Many babies pick their noses initially just to imitate adults, so that finally formed a habit. Mothers and fathers should set an example by quitting this bad habit. Prepare a handkerchief for your baby to carry with you, and tell him that he can wipe his nose or rub his nose when he has a runny nose or an itchy nose, not to dig with his hands. 6, to draw the attention of mom and dad Two or three year old babies, there is a rebellious period, is the more you stop not to let him do things, the more he will get up. In fact, his purpose is one, to attract the attention of mom and dad. When your baby picks his nose, you should not get angry or point out his shortcomings, because that will only give your baby some unwanted attention, the only way is to “turn a blind eye”. When he behaves appropriately or well, you can hug her, play with her, encourage her, etc. What should I do if my child is always picking his nose? When you see your child picking his or her nose, don’t use words like “nasty” or “disgusting”. If you are offended by their behavior or physical activity, young children will tend to think that you are abandoning them. And overreacting can actually cause toddlers or preschoolers to pick their noses more often, an age when children love to provoke parents. Mom may want to patiently reason with her child and tell him the downside of picking his nose. 2. Pay attention to his emotions Mom should also pay attention to what time of the day and what kind of emotional state the child is usually in when he does this? This may also be a way for the child to divert his emotions, for example, if he is depressed, he may also use this way to distract himself. Knowing your child’s emotional state in a timely manner and paying more attention to his display of disillusioned emotions will also help to eliminate his behavior. 3. Keep his hands occupied If you can identify a time and place where your child particularly likes to pick his nose, such as while watching TV or in the car, you can try to give him a substitute, such as a rubber ball that can be squeezed, a stuffed bunny that can be petted or a play finger puppet. In addition, teaching him to blow his own nose should also help. 4.Increase air humidity Certain environmental factors also make children more likely to pick their noses. If the heating or air conditioning in your home dries out your baby’s nasal passages, using a humidifier or a saline nose spray may help. 5, timely consultation Poor nasal development, allergic rhinitis, after a cold or eczema may cause nose discomfort, it is recommended to go to the hospital’s Department of Five Gases to check, if the nasal septum is not straight can be corrected in accordance with medical advice, otherwise over time easy to form rhinitis.