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How To Stop Nail Biting

The older boys had developed a hobby, nail biting hobby! It’s not out of stress or nervousness, just plain hobby. They would bite nails while watching the TV, would bite nails while running around. Every time they have a free finger, they would bite on it. I am really concerned because I can’t stand their fingers, it is as if the nails are slowly fading. I can’t take it! I tried controlling them. I even threatened them that I will cut off their fingers since they love snacking on it, might as well serve it to them. It was a joke of course and it did not worked.

I researched on the net on ways to stop nail biting. I was not successful on finding ways to stop it but I found an article that somewhat erased my worries. Article from Babycenter shed some light into me.

What to do about nail biting:

Address her anxieties
Don’t nag or punish
Help her when she wants to stop
Talk about breaking habits
Help her become aware of the habit

When to worry about nail biting
In rare cases, severe nail biting can signal excessive anxiety. Consult your child’s doctor if she’s biting her nails so intently that her fingertips are sore or bloody, if her nail biting is accompanied by other worrisome behaviors, such as picking at her skin or pulling her eyelashes or hair out, or if her sleep patterns have altered considerably. In these cases, professional counseling may help

Now I know what to do to my two boys. Thanks a lot babycenter!

Meet Chilet

His name is Melor Moulik, pronounced as Melor Malik. We fondly call him Chico. As he grows up, he starts to be so playful that from Chico, he became Chicolet (short for Chico Makulet). That name was shortened to Chiclet. And since his Diko can’t pronounce Chiclet, (Mico have difficulties pronouncing K sound).. his name now is CHILET (pronounced as Shilet)

We all agree that this boy is the most charming and adorable in our family. We cannot say no to him, ever! He is just so cute and lovable! Now, I am trying my best to discipline this boy. His dad is spoiling him too much.

Lookie, although all of them are adorable, Chilet is the cutest of them all (and as I have said, my siblings agreed to that).

Satibee

And while I was busy eating my chicken joy and burger steak at Jollibee, my sister and my helper was busy making a model out of Sati.

If my mom would see this, for sure, she would scold us for letting Sati on this position. She is now 2 months old and here are some higlights of a 2 month old baby: (from babycenter)

Saliva Baby. At this month, the baby produces more Saliva than before. Although she is not teething yet, is it a sign that her mouth is preparing the baby for solid food intakes. This is interesting to add as some parent continuously wipes out the baby’s saliva from their toys:

The good news is that your baby’s drool coats toys and other objects with disease-preventing proteins. That’s fortunate — since she’ll continue to explore anything she can get her hands on.

More Time To Sleep. The baby now sleeps longer, about 4 to 6 hours every night. And I am luky that Sati sleeps like that.

Rock And Roll. Although not all babies can do it, some babies can now roll over a bit. They can turn from their side to their back or from their back to their side.

I am not sure if propping up at two months are allowed but I read from somewhere that you will know if the baby is ready. If its head and neck are supportive enough and if they don’t slump when propped up. Look at Sati, she can even support her head at standing position.