How do you stop a child from biting his nails?

My 4 year old sone bites his nails horribly. We have tried over the counter medicines to try to help him stop but, it's not working. Please help.

Nail biting is a sign of stress. You need to help your child find more positive outlets for his negative energy, like exercising, sports, or a hobby. Good luck!

thy rewarding him with something when he does not bit his nails, it does not have to be much, liek maybe a dime or something

it maybe a sign of stress or just a habit that he formed

Put hot sauce on his fingers.... Just kidding. Maybe something bitter though.

My gram tried it all, even that nasty Thumbs stuff...... I bite my nails due to stress and so does my daughter, their are alot worse to worry about. Try getting him more relaxed.

The more u tell him to stop the more it will cause him to do it.

You can try raking his nails over soap constantly. Soap tastes really bad and may make him stop. Usually that is a nervous habit. When you see him biting his nails try to involve him in another activity that uses his hands. Try craft projects.

well I told my daughter if she kept bitting her nail she would get sick

i heard of rubbing garlic on it

paint the nails with clear nailpolish. when he bites them, it will taste horrible, and hell stop biting. dont worry, it wont harm him.

Why is he bitting them? I use to because i was scared. maybe you should show him some nasty pictures of what they can look like when he grows up.

hmm, well i would not put something on there that could hurt him try dipping his fingers in vinegar or something sour that will make him take his hands down

twinka he is friggin 4..not 16

cut his nails or put hot sauce on his nails so every time he tries to chew his nails his mouth will get hot!!!!!!!!!