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Nailbiting

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jerin · 08/03/2010 10:46

My 2.5year old has bitten his nails so far down they bleed. It started when I went away with work a couple of months ago. I keep trying to avert his attention whenever he does it but he chews them at night before falling asleep too. What's the best way to stop it please. Any advice greatly appreciated

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FernieB · 08/03/2010 12:08

Bribery! A big treat if he can show unbitten nails at the end of the week. Otherwise, paint them with that foul tasting stuff!

Asana · 08/03/2010 17:58

No real advice to offer, except what FernieB has suggested. Frankly, if you find something that works, let me know. I'm now old enough to know better and STILL biting my nails so far down they bleed ...

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