5 Effective Tips To Stop Nail Biting Habit In Kids

By Yashika Goel
20 May 2025, 13:30 IST

Are you also tired of nail-biting habit? Biting nails can cause fungal infections to your child. Here are some easy hacks and tips to break this habit in kids.

Keep nails short

Keep your toddler's nails short and trimmed. Make sure that there is no dirt and bacteria, as it can lead to health issues.

Apply bright nail polish

Paint your child’s hand with colourful and kid-friendly bright nail polish. It will prevent them from biting their nails.

Keep hands busy

Try to keep their hands busy by giving them a soft rubber ball or a soft fabric. This will help calm down their stress.

Identify the triggers

Identify your child’s triggers and check if he’s biting out of boredom or stress. Shift their attention by playing and colouring with them.

Use a reward system

Reward your child each day to prevent nail biting. Make them aware of this habit and apply stickers on their hands to stop biting.

Information credits

This information is taken from the Nationwide Children’s Hospital Organisation. However, it is alwaysa adb=visable to consult a doctor for personalsed advice.