<![CDATA[Nail Biting Bad Habit]]>Hi

My DS is 10yr and has a very bad habit of biting his nails. All of them and we tried nagging, stopping, it doesnt really work.

Is there any suggestion how to stop it? Who can help?

Thanks

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/topic/53065/nail-biting-bad-habitRSS for NodeSat, 18 Apr 2026 09:41:34 GMTMon, 18 Mar 2013 13:33:36 GMT60<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:10:07 GMT]]>It's a well-known problem for me; I used to bite my nails a lot when I was a kid. They always looked like a mess, even when I was 14. My mom used to buy some anti-biting lotions, but that didn't help. So, once she looked at my nails and was terrified. She decided to learn how to perform manicures to help me improve the looks of my poor nails. She's found a program like https://www.nwcollege.edu/programs/nail-technology or similar and learned how to do it. After, she used to cure my nails, and they looked much better. And that worked! My nails looked so good I didn't want to ruin them again and somehow stopped biting them.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2062189https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/2062189Mon, 21 Mar 2022 20:10:07 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:38:21 GMT]]>My sister tried this one for her child and it helps her child stop her nail-biting habit


Ecrinal Bitter Polish Enhanced Formula Stop Nail Biting is an ultra-bitter solution that stops nail/cuticle biting behavior. Infused with Bitrex®, known as the world's most bitter substance, this solution deters nail-biting and thumb-sucking, all the while moisturizing and protecting fragile nails. The invisible formula is extremely discreet on the nails and can be applied as often as necessary.


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]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1943732https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1943732Tue, 29 Oct 2019 07:38:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:42:37 GMT]]>I’ve been coaching my husband on this, actually. As long as I’ve known him, he’s been a nail biter. For the last month or so he’s changed that habit. All I did was start mentioning how much smoother his fingers would be if he didn’t bite them, how I didn’t like rough hands, etc.

That motivated him, and he’s had the discipline to keep it up. Every day that he comes home his nails are a little longer and we celebrate.
Anyway. His mom had tried some of the "products" I believe you’re speaking of when he was a kid, none of them worked.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915990https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915990Wed, 26 Jun 2019 09:42:37 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:02:10 GMT]]>These could be physical triggers, such as the presence of hangnails, or other triggers, such as boredom, stress, or anxiety. By figuring out what causes you to bite your nails, you can figure out how to avoid these situations and develop a plan to stop. Just knowing when you’re inclined to bite may help solve the problem.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915551https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915551Mon, 24 Jun 2019 03:02:10 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Mon, 24 Jun 2019 01:40:02 GMT]]>We had a interns (in his 20’s) who has nail biting habits. The habit was obvious to us and it actually doesn’t look good for young working professionals… I sourced online for nail polish to stop nail biting habits and managed to find something. It has a bitter taste and that puts him off biting his nails. He was open to this feedback and was spontaneous to try the product.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915517https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915517Mon, 24 Jun 2019 01:40:02 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:08:49 GMT]]>

Schizee14\" post_id=\"1915487\" time=\"1561299237\" user_id=\"103748:

My child is in P1 this year.he has gone through nail biting, hand-pulling, etc etc. basically all the little actions. when he was in K2, he tried to put his hands in his pocket so he would not do those actions. didn't help unfortunately. wonder what I still can do to help him...
Is stress the root cause? Try to help him deal with the stress, eg deep breathing techniques, mindfulness exercises etc, it may lessen the need to fidget.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915505https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915505Sun, 23 Jun 2019 23:08:49 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Sun, 23 Jun 2019 14:13:57 GMT]]>My child is in P1 this year.he has gone through nail biting, hand-pulling, etc etc. basically all the little actions. when he was in K2, he tried to put his hands in his pocket so he would not do those actions. didn’t help unfortunately. wonder what I still can do to help him…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915487https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1915487Sun, 23 Jun 2019 14:13:57 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:45:53 GMT]]>Nail biting can also have effects on your teeth: As Everyday Health points out, it can lead to teeth shifting out of place, as well as potential breaks in teeth or tooth enamel.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1905802https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1905802Wed, 10 Apr 2019 02:45:53 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:43:09 GMT]]>Nail biting can be huge problem as ground for such behaviour can be various and is much more related to some psychological issues of insecurity. However, try to play sort of rewarding game as for example –if you don’t bite nails for a week, I will buy you a toy ( or something that he wishes to have)

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1904099https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1904099Thu, 28 Mar 2019 04:43:09 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:38:12 GMT]]>

alessandra66:
Give him rewards each day he doesn't bite his nails until he gets off the habit. Hope i helped and Good luck!

I would agree with you.

1. He must be make the decision himself and be conscious of making the decision each time.
2. It must be continued for about 3 weeks until it becomes a habit for him. Then the habit will stick 🕺

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898040https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898040Mon, 11 Feb 2019 04:38:12 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:41:59 GMT]]>Give him rewards each day he doesn’t bite his nails until he gets off the habit. Hope i helped and Good luck!

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898022https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1898022Mon, 11 Feb 2019 01:41:59 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:26:06 GMT]]>We show YouTube clips that show those horrible worm-like parasites beneath the nails and if they bite their nails, they are swallowing the parasites.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1885259https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1885259Fri, 23 Nov 2018 08:26:06 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:48:04 GMT]]>My son was biting his nails, and developed an infection around his thumb - it seemed little, but we were concerned. When we went to the dr. and it was tested, it turned out to be the kind of strep that could lead to that awful flesh-eating disease! Antibiotics cleared his up, but it was a HUGE scare.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881181https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1881181Mon, 29 Oct 2018 02:48:04 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:58:52 GMT]]>I'm sure that is a momentary problem. My son had a pretty bad nail habit for many years, right up to JC. Then it stopped and I don't see it again. As the kids become adults they will behave more like adults 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880376https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1880376Wed, 24 Oct 2018 01:58:52 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Sun, 12 Aug 2018 15:10:15 GMT]]>My son had many bad habits including peeling his nails or skin around his nails, and funny facial expressions with his nose, mouth and neck. While these has stopped, he now has a new habit with his eyes. He winks his eyes. Not blink, but winks. It can be his right or left eye.


With previous bad habits, we just had to remind him and it soon disappear within 2 months. This time with the eye winking, it has continued for 6 months.

Anyone has any idea how to "cure" this?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1866411https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1866411Sun, 12 Aug 2018 15:10:15 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:30:22 GMT]]>

Brenda3700:
My niece used to bite her nail. I showed her all of my pretty glittery nail polish and said that stopped biting her nails I would give her whatever color she wanted. This seemed to work with her.

where to get that nail polish?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1862378https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1862378Tue, 31 Jul 2018 05:30:22 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Wed, 07 May 2014 12:49:58 GMT]]>I think some people bite their nails when they are stressed…

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1284438https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1284438Wed, 07 May 2014 12:49:58 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Wed, 07 May 2014 12:43:29 GMT]]>I am very embarrassed to say - I also nail bit at my age (50s).


I got this habit when very young n never outgrow it. Nail biting is a very bad n painful habit though.

I think nail biting is a form of security for me.

:oops: :oops:

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1284431https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1284431Wed, 07 May 2014 12:43:29 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Wed, 07 May 2014 05:04:31 GMT]]>Hello all, his topic is much to my interest. My brother is in his 20s but he has a very bad habit of nail biting. Is this because of some deficiency? What should be done to stop him from biting nails. Would like to get a faster reply. Thank you well in advance. 🙂

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1284076https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1284076Wed, 07 May 2014 05:04:31 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Wed, 07 May 2014 04:39:01 GMT]]>Need help! What is the solution that can be bought at Pharmacy or Polyclinic?

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1284065https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1284065Wed, 07 May 2014 04:39:01 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Mon, 02 Sep 2013 08:37:55 GMT]]>

lifestylelink:
JosephineLim73:

Actually, she's rather plain. She envies those girls with long pretty nails, but somehow she just can't discipline herself to keep her nails long. Then during holidays, she would ask me to bring her to a nail salon to put on those fake nails/nail extensions. If this is the case, is there really still a need to see a child psychiatrist? I think she is just weak-willed, not disciplined enough.


:rahrah: so she does mind her nails, just putting on a pretend front. Get her some books from the library about nail care, it is better to have real pretty nails then fake one that will fall off. encourage her that it is possible to have healthy pretty nails easily, just by taking care of them like the way she does to her face. Btw, just to share, for those who peel nails, please note that there is a long term effect. The nails will become very 'weak' and prompt to injury. I saw my hubby doing that and he didn't even realise that it is bad habit till I told him! And he was peeling toe nails! :shock: . I have difficulty trimming my toe nail with nail clipper! And he thought toe nail is suppose to be that weak till I prove him wrong.


Oh, didn't know that there are such books. Ha! Ok, I will go and see! You know every time she goes to the nail salon to get those nail extensions, it's $100+ each time! So expensive! It's a really bad habit that I hope she can get rid of asap. Now that I think of it, my husband does peel his nails sometimes too. Maybe my daughter got influenced in a way. Headache....

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1087911https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1087911Mon, 02 Sep 2013 08:37:55 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:04:21 GMT]]>

JosephineLim73:
Actually, she's rather plain. She envies those girls with long pretty nails, but somehow she just can't discipline herself to keep her nails long. Then during holidays, she would ask me to bring her to a nail salon to put on those fake nails/nail extensions. If this is the case, is there really still a need to see a child psychiatrist? I think she is just weak-willed, not disciplined enough.

:rahrah: so she does mind her nails, just putting on a pretend front. Get her some books from the library about nail care, it is better to have real pretty nails then fake one that will fall off. encourage her that it is possible to have healthy pretty nails easily, just by taking care of them like the way she does to her face. Btw, just to share, for those who peel nails, please note that there is a long term effect. The nails will become very 'weak' and prompt to injury. I saw my hubby doing that and he didn't even realise that it is bad habit till I told him! And he was peeling toe nails! :shock: . I have difficulty trimming my toe nail with nail clipper! And he thought toe nail is suppose to be that weak till I prove him wrong.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1085620https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1085620Fri, 30 Aug 2013 02:04:21 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Fri, 30 Aug 2013 01:46:03 GMT]]>Actually, she’s rather plain. She envies those girls with long pretty nails, but somehow she just can’t discipline herself to keep her nails long. Then during holidays, she would ask me to bring her to a nail salon to put on those fake nails/nail extensions. If this is the case, is there really still a need to see a child psychiatrist? I think she is just weak-willed, not disciplined enough.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1085598https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1085598Fri, 30 Aug 2013 01:46:03 GMT<![CDATA[Reply to Nail Biting Bad Habit on Tue, 27 Aug 2013 06:19:48 GMT]]>i think she is still young and thats why she don't really care about appearance yet. Is she the plain jane type? :scratchhead: Depending on her age, bring her to manicure and let other people comment on her nails, mummy is to dear so perhaps she takes no notice. Teach her how to doll up then ... the finger nails is the \"spoil spot\"? if all else fail, you can bring her to see a child psychiatrist, to address the stress issue.

]]>https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1083028https://forum.kiasuparents.com/post/1083028Tue, 27 Aug 2013 06:19:48 GMT