So why did the older generation do this? Or is there any special meaning behind this? In fact, if you know something about other countries, it seems that there are all kinds of "superstitions" about children losing their teeth.
Different countries have different ways to change children's teeth. Let's find out! In America, parents put their children's lost teeth under pillows. It is said that the tooth fairy will turn teeth into small gifts for children.
In Spain, parents also put their teeth under pillows, but it is said that mice will turn their teeth into coins to bring good luck to their children.
Japan, South Korea and China all have the same custom, throwing the upper teeth off the roof and the lower teeth off the bed, saying that children's teeth can grow out quickly.
Canada: It is said that a tooth fairy told her parents to put a child's lost tooth under a pillow, and it will turn into delicious chocolate the next day.
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Have you found that almost every country actually has a story and legend about children losing their teeth? It's not the same, but it's similar.
In the eyes of many people, this may be a kind of "superstition" without any scientific basis, but in fact, as long as you understand why you do it, you will actually find that it is not as simple as superstition.
Why do children pay attention to so many statements when they lose their teeth? (1) Eliminate children's fears.
The study found that children have great fear when changing their teeth. This is because the child experienced this kind of physical thing for the first time and fell down. Some babies cry because of fear and have nightmares at night.
Therefore, in order to eliminate children's fears, parents will make up a beautiful fairy tale for their children to convince them that their teeth will not only grow out, but also fall out.
② Changing deciduous teeth is a sign of children's growth.
When a child's deciduous teeth fall off, it means that the child has entered a new stage of growth. For parents, this is not only a great happiness, but also for children, we hope that children will become healthier and safer. Therefore, when children change their primary teeth, their teeth are packaged in fairy tales, which contains parents' expectations for their children.
In other words, changing baby's deciduous teeth is as important as the bar mitzvah for children 18 years old. This is the first time, which is very important for children and parents.
Therefore, behind the seemingly superstitious practices and statements, there is actually some scientific truth, and it is also full of parents' deep expectations and protection for their children.
So how to do a good job of nursing children when they change their teeth? 1, correct children's bad habits
During the baby's tooth change, parents must pay attention to some bad habits of children, such as loose teeth, and children like to lick with their tongues, which is not conducive to the growth of permanent teeth, so parents should correct them in time.
In addition, during this time, let the baby brush his teeth well, protect his teeth health, and successfully pass the tooth replacement period.
2. Give children more chewy food.
During this time, it may cause the baby's deciduous teeth to stay, and most of the reasons for this situation are because the food is fine, so try to chew the food for the baby as much as possible, so that in the process of chewing food, it can completely help the growth and development of deciduous teeth, as well as natural absorption and shedding.
Therefore, eat more chewy food to stimulate children's teeth, so that teeth will naturally fall off and avoid bad habits such as licking.
3. Eliminate children's fears.
Children are afraid of losing their teeth and changing them. Faced with this situation, parents should give their children more encouragement and support in language. In addition, they can also tell their children something about changing their teeth, so that they can be prepared to avoid panic and anxiety.
Of course, when the baby changes teeth, I choose to show them some picture books to let the baby know the state and story when changing teeth, thus dispelling the baby's anxiety. Therefore, after that, all children can face it calmly and happily. Parents may wish to give it a try.