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hello doctor my daughter is four months old and she is taking the thumbs 👍 of both the hands in the mouth so frequently. I am very much tenced. what should I di

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hello doctor my daughter is four months old and she is taking the thumbs 👍 of both the hands in the mouth so frequently. I am very much tenced. what should I di

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kindly write the name of medicine as we are not able to see the picture

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will go away with time
THUMB SUCKING : Babies have natural rooting and sucking reflexes, which can cause them to put their thumbs or fingers into their mouths . 
Because thumb sucking makes babies feel secure, some babies might eventually develop a habit of thumb sucking when they're in need of soothing or going to sleep.
Sometimes due to stress also this can occur.
It is many times increased during the teething process also.
You can wait till max till permanent tooth eruption starts
Most experts agree that a thumb-sucker younger than 5 shouldn't be pressured to stop

Stop by
1 Positive reinforcement : praise when child does not do it. Also offer bed time Stories and outside entertainment when child does not do it.

2 Identify trigger as what led to it. Stress ??

3 Gentle reminder. Do not scold and severely criticize

Last option- dentist treatment after 5years

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the calcium and Vitamin D supplement you are already giving is more than enough no need to change the brand

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calshine p

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sir she is already taking calshine p vitamin syrup. can I give this also?

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Hello, your baby girl is 4 months old and she is having a habit of thumb sucking so give her calcium vitamin d3 supplements syrup Ossopan D as she is teething

#AskTheExpert hello doctor my daughter is four months old and she is taking the thumbs 👍 of both the hands in the mouth so frequently. I am very much tenced. what should I di

A. the calcium and Vitamin D supplement you are already giving is more than enough no need to change the brand

A. calshine p

A. kindly write the name of medicine as we are not able to see the picture

A. sir she is already taking calshine p vitamin syrup. can I give this also?

A. Hello, your baby girl is 4 months old and she is having a habit of thumb sucking so give her calcium vitamin d3 supplements syrup Ossopan D as she is teething