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#AskTheExpert How to get rid of the habit of sucking thumb during sleep for my 6 year old girl
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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 stress . Just try to make the child comfortable and divert in some activities also spend good time with the cgfhild .
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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Nihita mittalMom of 4 children3 years agoA. good morning recommend you to make sure the to apply aloe vera pulp on the thumb of the baby this will help to ensure that it has a better taste as a result of which the child would not be wanting to put it in the mouth
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