#AskTheExpert How to get rid of thumb sucking habit of 2yr old baby? please help me.

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Asiya ShaikhMom of a 4 yr 5 m old girl2 years ago

A. there is a solution available in medical store.. just go and ask.. there is thinner like solution which has worst bitter taste.. just apply it on thumb..

Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 4 m old boy2 years ago

A. babies have natural rdooting 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 eventdually 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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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years ago

A. Neem oil you can apply if you want it is edible and also this is very bad in test so maybe hopefully your child is going to give up on that over the period you can try this thing or otherwise if you have any other thing which is going to absolutely taste bad you can use that as well

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