I tried dipping her hair in vinegar and rubbing alcohol (that one was actually an accident), but she still chews. I know she will out grow it, but for now it is impossible to brush her hair, it stinks and it is just disgusting. I know I could cut it really short but it is already shorter than she wants it.
2007-03-02 04:11:55 · 17 answers · asked by 2010 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
I had the same problem with one of my daughters - I tried everything I could think of and when nothing else worked, I gave her one last chance, telling her I was going to cut it of she had it in her mouth again. The next day, we were at Supercuts and she got a very short cut. She hated it, but when it grew out, she never put it in her mouth again. Sometimes, tough love is the only way out!
2007-03-02 04:37:22 · answer #1 · answered by thersa33 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you aren't willing to cut her hair shorter then something so simple as a pony tail if it's not already been tried OR you could make a big deal of a "day at the salon" with her and make a big deal of how keeping your hair neat and pretty is a big thing for a girl...sometimes all kids need is a point in the right direction for why something is important to really understand what they are doing wrong...it might sound simple but sometimes if you give a kid a chance to make their own decisions you might be surprised at their choices being the right ones.
2007-03-02 04:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by ncgville 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Keep a calender near her dressing table, and provide 1 sticker for each day without biting her hair.
After a few good days offer an award her for good behavior, with new hair pins and bows.
Keeping her hair up high in a pony tail will help. Especially in the beginning of trying to learn new habits. Also, Suave sells a detaingle and strawberry or watermelon scented spritz. Use in the morning when styling hair. Maybe a slick, wet look jell may work too to help distract her from munching on her strands.
Good luck to you both.
2007-03-02 11:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by Joy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-17 02:41:01 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hair chewing is not "just a faze". It can be really serious. My daughter's pediatrician had a patient who had to have a ball of hair surgical removed. The girl was a hair chewer.
My suggestion is that you put her braid her her and then secure any loose ends with clip. You may even want to put a hair wrap or bandanna over that. If that doesn't work have her hair cut really short.
2007-03-02 07:24:20 · answer #5 · answered by Aumatra 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
The best thing you can do is either get her hair cut to a length where it won't reach in her mouth - or wear her hair up everyday. I don't think it would do any good to punish her and such - she's not being defiant, it's a bad habit, she probably doesn't even realize she's doing it until you tell her to stop..
2007-03-04 07:52:29 · answer #6 · answered by Zabes 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have dealt with this!
I bought stuff called "bitter apple" at the pet store, it is made to keep animals from chewing, but perfectly safe for people. It did not discolor her hair and worked like magic!
2007-03-02 11:38:42 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I would just tell her that if she wants long hair she has to stop chewing on her hair, or you will have no choice but to make it shorter.
2007-03-02 04:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by misty blue 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
i use to do that. my mom would put my hair away from my face by braiding it . if her hair is to short for a braid take her to the solon and have here hair put in corn rows about halfway back. it will keep it from her face and you can explain to her its not a good habit and then tell her if she continues to do this you will have to cut her hair short. i think that would do it
2007-03-02 04:21:52 · answer #9 · answered by perfectnpink_17 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if she does not stop tell her that if you keep on chewing on your hair you will get a hair ball in your stomach and have stomach problems from it
2007-03-04 11:56:22 · answer #10 · answered by rives 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋