Question
My child often bites the corner of their blanket during naptime and sometimes also bites their sleeves during the day. The occurrence of this behavior is not consistent. Apart from this behavior during sleep, there are no other times when it happens. They have never received any treatment and I want to know if it’s due to a lack of nutrition or other health issues.
Answer
The behavior of a child biting the corners of their blanket or sleeves may be due to a sense of loneliness or a lack of parental affection, or it may be a habit formed due to a lack of toys. To solve this problem, parents should pay more attention and show more love and care to their children, and help them find other ways to alleviate loneliness. When children exhibit the behavior of biting the corners of their blanket or sleeves, their attention can be redirected to other things, and they should be encouraged to build confidence in correcting bad habits. It is important not to scold or mock them, as this may cause psychological stress.