#AskTheExpert hi my baby sucks her thumb a lot and she is on teething and suffering from cold and cough

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Thumb sucking in infants is a very normal phenomenon and its called mouthing reflex and nothing to be worried about it just maintain proper hygiene and with time this thing will go .
In the toddlers thumb sucking habit is also seen many a times which could be phycological cause and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to make the child comfortable and vg divert in some activities also spend good time with the child . 
In extreme case withdrawal can be tried with some solution available whichb are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .

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for cold and cough ,I would suggest to give decotion of warm water , Tulsi leaves, pinch of turmeric powder , pinch of ginger and salt .
give it in 4 tbsp quantity twice in a day.
you may apply Babyhug rapid relief rub on chest and back of your child

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hi
yes ,it happens because of teething
so I would suggest to give massage on gums
for that ,take a clean Cotton clothe , warm water 
damp the cloth in warm water , wring out excess water from it and warp that clothe on your pointer finger then gently massage sore gums of your child.