Child Constantly Putting Things in Hair

Updated on June 07, 2007
H.T. asks from Reedley, CA
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I was just wondering if anyone went through a kid putting things in there hair. My 5 year old son purposely puts things in his hair. Anything from just twirling it to sticky and nasty things. I am going crazy trying to get him to stop. I was told that maybe this could be a sign of axeiety or OCD. Could it be or will he out grow it? I jsut shaved his head to hopefully get him to stop, but what else can I do?

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F.C.

answers from Los Angeles on

My four year old doesn't have OCD, but he eats and wipes his hands on his clothes, food, hair, everywhere! One time in art class, he was finger painting and then put his hands right on his hair. The art teacher told me she had never seen anyone do anything like that before!
I find it normal, though. So, maybe just remind your son to use his napkin, and in the meanwhile ask his pediatrician about it.
Take Care,
F.
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R.

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Kids are just naturally curious about that stuff, however, that could be a sign of OCD or anxiety. I wouldn't know what to do about that. I just know that family members with anxiety and OCD have had similiar symptoms.

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C.N.

answers from San Luis Obispo on

Dear H.,

It sounds like you have a good handle on the problem, and you got good warning about the OCD and
anxiety. They may not be the answer, but you got a good heads up and will be watchful - also taking the hair away is great, well, I think so, anyway. You are removing the problem, be sure to tell him that he looks handsome. Good luck with online schooling. I wish that there had been online school when I was young. C. N.

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L.B.

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hello H. i have 2 kids ages 11,2 yrs old maybe its something hes going though maybe he gets stress out or he likes testing mom ....L.

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