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#asktheexpert hi, my child is 14 months now but suck onbhis thumb most the time due to which the recess between his thumb and index finger has become reddish and skin top layer has also swollen. what can be done to prevent any complication or method to reduce sucking thumb
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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years agoA. 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 fstress . Just try to humake the child comfortable and divert in some activities also spend good time with the child .
In extreme case withdrawal can be tried with some solution available which are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .
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