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Mom of a 4 yr 8 m old girl3 years ago

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#asktheexpert hii she used to duck her thumb during sleep what to do...??

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. 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 gwhich could be phycological cause and feeling of insecurity or some stress . Just try to make the child comfortable and divert in some activities also spend goofd 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 .

Nihita mittalMom of 4 children3 years ago

A. good morning I would recommend you to make your baby wear cotton mittens this will have to avoid the child putting hand in the mouth all the time it is not a good habit it needs to be removed

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