How to Stop Nose Picking

Children most often pick their nose because they feel something in it they consider uncomfortable. While nose picking can also be a sign of boredom, it can also be a sign of a child's allergies acting up on them. There are ways to help your child lose their desire to pick their nose.

Instructions

1

Reduce allergens. Your child may be picking his nose in response to irritation caused by an allergen. These include, but are not limited to, dust mites, mold, and pet dander. Make an appointment with your child's doctor. They are able to determine a child's specific allergies through tests. You may be surprised to know that simply keeping a cleaner home will help deter your child from picking her nose.

2

Show your child how to use a tissue and keep them available at all times. This is easy. Buy your child a pretty box of tissues and set them by your child's bed. Praise your child when he uses a tissue instead of his finger. Offer a reward, such as a treat, for her success.

3

Give your child something else to do with his hands. Sometimes, nose picking is a sign of boredom and giving your child something to distract her can work wonders. A coloring book and crayons or some building blocks are perfect to offer your child. Keep your child busy and having a good time.

4

Take your child to his doctor if his nose picking is excessive or if he is causing his nose to bleed while picking it. While nose picking is usually not a cause for alarm, possible medical conditions should be ruled out.

5

Make sure your child's hands are washed. Clean hands will help prevent the spread of germs. Supervise your child until he can complete the task properly. Avoiding spreading germs will keep the illnesses that come with them away.

6

Give your child lots of fluids, especially if you live in a hot environment. Dry nasal passages are uncomfortable and may cause irritation and itching. This may cause your child to pick his nose more. Keeping him well hydrated will help keep this from being the cause of your child's nose picking.

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Children most often pick their nose because they feel something in it they consider uncomfortable. While nose picking can also be a sign of boredom, it can also be a sign of a child's allergies acting up on them. There are ways to help your child lose their desire to pick their nose.

Instructions

1

Reduce allergens. Your child may be picking his nose in response to irritation caused by an allergen. These include, but are not limited to, dust mites, mold, and pet dander. Make an appointment with your child's doctor. They are able to determine a child's specific allergies through tests. You may be surprised to know that simply keeping a cleaner home will help deter your child from picking her nose.

2

Show your child how to use a tissue and keep them available at all times. This is easy. Buy your child a pretty box of tissues and set them by your child's bed. Praise your child when he uses a tissue instead of his finger. Offer a reward, such as a treat, for her success.

3

Give your child something else to do with his hands. Sometimes, nose picking is a sign of boredom and giving your child something to distract her can work wonders. A coloring book and crayons or some building blocks are perfect to offer your child. Keep your child busy and having a good time.

4

Take your child to his doctor if his nose picking is excessive or if he is causing his nose to bleed while picking it. While nose picking is usually not a cause for alarm, possible medical conditions should be ruled out.

5

Make sure your child's hands are washed. Clean hands will help prevent the spread of germs. Supervise your child until he can complete the task properly. Avoiding spreading germs will keep the illnesses that come with them away.

6

Give your child lots of fluids, especially if you live in a hot environment. Dry nasal passages are uncomfortable and may cause irritation and itching. This may cause your child to pick his nose more. Keeping him well hydrated will help keep this from being the cause of your child's nose picking.