Patient's question:
My daughter is 5 years old. She likes to explore the mysteries of substances using her sense of taste. She has been doing this for two years. Sometimes she licks the walls, and when someone gives her something, she always touches it with her tongue or puts it in her mouth first. I don’t know what the reason is, or what kind of check-ups might be needed. Recently, I’d like to have her checked. Which hospital would be better to go to? Thank you!Doctor's answer:
Licking things, it is possible to help the baby break this habit, but the method should focus on indirect correction or guidance rather than directly stopping her behavior at the moment. This can her curiosity. In the short term, she may not repeat the behavior after you stop her, but when you're not around, she might do it even more intensely, eventually developing into a serious and uncontrollable habit. When she is licking, you can use surrounding objects or interesting activities to divert her attention. Most importantly, make sure she doesn't realize you are deliberately trying to stop her. This method not only effectively helps the baby break some harmful habits that may negatively affect her physical and mental well-being but also enhances the understanding between parents and children.