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Hair eating

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castlesintheair · 25/04/2007 12:09

Has anyone had any experience of this? I'm sure I read something about it somewhere but can't remember where. My friend's 2.5 year old is pulling clumps of hair out and eating it. She's also having lots of tantrums, especially at night and generally sleeping badly.

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SlightlyMadSecret · 25/04/2007 21:38

voila

Have been there done that got the T-shirt. I think I have put all my experiences on that thread bu (in a v long post - sorry).

The upshot - we gave DTD2 a number 2 cut with clippers, it worked within the time it took to grow back. I wouldn't hesitate to do it again. If you need any further advice please shout.

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Oblomov · 25/04/2007 21:43

I am afraid I can't offer any advice. But, a hair twiddler, I am. I have never pulled out. But the wrapping around finger, is all me. Loads of people do that. i've seen on tv.
Very interesting.

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Oblomov · 25/04/2007 21:44

I have had my hair cut short many times, but as soon as it is long enough.......

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Oblomov · 25/04/2007 21:46

Sorry, for repetitive postings. And I suck on it aswell. Gross really.

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badelaide · 25/04/2007 22:01

Have read the other thread and all of your hair eaters seem to be quite small. Dd is 6 and has just started this, she doesn't eat her hair but she makes knots and pulls them out. Was shocked when I tied up her hair for school after easter hols, it's very very thin...almost gone...on one side.
Is it jealousy about ds2 (9m) or is that just the old maternal guilt kicking in?

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badelaide · 25/04/2007 22:02

Sorry Oblomov, I assume you're an "older" hair-eater too!

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SlightlyMadSecret · 25/04/2007 22:05

DTD still pulls her hair a little (compared to what she used to) on one side of her head. She will be 6 next week. She seems to do it when she is bored or tired. I find quite a lot of hairs in the car (which I am assuming is because she has nothing else to occupy her hands)

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Oblomov · 25/04/2007 22:22

Badelaide - 34, doing it since ... 15 ?
I do it all the time. Bored, tired, happy. Not just negative emotions - when I am driving I twiddle aswell - yes, yes I know !!

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castlesintheair · 26/04/2007 08:16

Oh thanks for the responses! Only just logged on to MN again and now have to take DCs to school but will read again with interest later

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castlesintheair · 26/04/2007 11:42

Thanks SlightlyMadSecret, that is really useful. I shall pass the info onto my friend. lol at the thought of her giving her DD a no.2 haircut, as her daughters are so girly!!