#AskTheExpert #how to remove thumb sucking habit....it's going worse day by day...my child keeps two fingers in mouth n sucks all the day n night..I'm worried

1 Answer

ExpertDr. Mohammed imranPaediatrician4 years ago

A. hi parent ur kid is 1 yr 7 months, thumb sucking behaviour seen in some children, resolves over period of time, do not worry, it may also be due to irritation secondary to teething... teethers may be used occasionally....

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