nose picking and finger sucking - how to stop it?

[jenthehen]

My ds just turned 4 has developed these hideous habits over the last couple of months and it is driving me mad and making his nose and fingers sore. The nail grow stuff from the chemist isn't recommended for under fives are there any natural remedies or techniques I could try?

Am I the only one whose child does this?

Not at all, they all do it. Usually just when you don't want them to.

BTW, children learn by example, so make sure you haven't got any nose pickers or finger nail biters around for him to learn from.

It must be his father it certainly isn't me!!!!

I just threatened the Nailgro stuff ( bought it & showed them). It worked but i do get it out every now & then as a reminder!