Could My 2Yr Old Have OCD????

I wouldn't worry. 2 year olds like to think they're helping and 'fix' things. He was probably trying to fix Daddy's finger. And they're just learning about dirty. My son throws a hissy if his booster chair or spot at the table isn't absolutely clean when he get's ready to eat. He refuses to sit down until it's clean - which is quite ironic since he ends up covering the table, himself, and his booster head to toe with food!

My daughter did this and still does and she is 9 now. We just recently found a doctor that would help us. She has ADHD associated with anxiety. We have chosen not to medicate. We just do some simple exercises with her. She has a schedule very detailed daily. And if anything if changing we start talking to her right away. The dirt thing will come on its own. Just encourage him to play in the dirt... You try playing too.
I hope this helps.

Honestly? Sounds like typical two-year-old-ness to me! Those 2 year olds are strange creatures! My son has to have pancakes on the same plate, at the same time, every day. (Even though he likes other breakfast foods). He watches the same video 3-4 times a day. Listens to the same cd every time in the car. Has to wash his hands immediately if he gets dirty. Does not like to get wet unless its a bath. Only uses one type of sippy cup. Only eats one kind of cereal.

I call him Mr. Particular :)

I think its just two year olds love habit, repetition, and predictability. If anything gets messed up or changed in their little world, its cause for a complete meltdown!

J.,

I am by no means an expert on this subject but I do have some education on children as I am an RN. I think this just sounds like the "quirkiness" of a two year old. Many children start to pick up strange little habits at this age and usually grow out of them. I would still ask your MD about this but even if your child had OCD (I don't think he does) I don't think something like that can be diagnosed at such a young age.

its a bit early to start talking about OCD. little ones just sometimes do strange things, for example my 2 yr old never gets out of bed with out making it and always lines EVERYTHING up in little rows in some type of a pattern. I wouldn't worry too much about it its just one of his qwerks.

I think ur crazy lol. Naaa, I dont think you have anything to worry about...my son bites his fingernails too sometimes to short,not his toe nails but thats b/c I try to catch him when I see him doing it.And my son will also pick someone else nail if it had a hang nail or if anything is poking on the the nail. I dont think its anything bad...other than bad habits, but it never hurts to make sure.As far as getting dirty, my 4 yr old also absolutely HATED getting his hands or clothes dirty...he would never play with other kids if he knew he'd get dirty....he cried his entire first birthday b/c my husband tried to encourage him to smash the cake by putting a little on his nose andhe went nuts....he refused to even open up presents after that....now that he's 4 he has no problem getting himself dirty to a certain extent but hates making messes with food or spilling something...as if hed have to be the one to clean it up lol. Dont worry he's fine.

He is probably copying something that he saw someone else do. I have always picked at my nails and cuticles, even as a child. I wouldn't worry about it too much. It is just part of his personality. The same with getting dirty. My little girl doesn't like anything on her hands, at all. I've just learned to accept it. I also have to remind myself that she is not deliberately trying to get on my nerves by asking me to remove the evil hair from her thumb, although it can seem like it.

Off the subject but I'm curious. Since your husband is a chef, does he do the cooking at home or do you? If you do, does he "critique" it?

At 2 1/2, my son starting biting his nails, a nasty habit I have also...But, by his 3rd birthday, he had completely stopped...Picking at his nails is not a sign of OCD, but he may have anxiety issues...I know, I know, what does a 2 yr old need to worry about, right?...Think about it-is there anything is his routine that's changed, or might be stressful for him?...I don't like getting my hands and feet dirty or wet either, and I'm a 28 yr old with general anxiety disorder...Just reassure him that it's o.k. for them to get dirty...His doctor may refer him to an occupational therapist, but you can find simple exercises on the internet that you can do with him to get him more comfortable with "dirt"...Just do a search for sensory integration exercises, and you will find lots of resources...I hope this helps, and God Bless!