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Mom of a 5 yr 4 m old girl3 years ago
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#AskTheExpert meri beti 19 month ki yeh thumb bhut chossti h pura din bilkul nhi manti

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Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 4 m old girl3 years ago

A. but dr kya h yeh khana bhi nhi khati bs thumb suck krti theri h and jiski wajah se isko lose motions lge there h yeh kahi bhi touch krti h and fir thum suck krne lgti h koi medicine h jisse yeh thumb suck krne chodde 1 week me isko losse motions lg jata h sab bolte h gnde hand hi yeh muh mai dalti h 19 month ki h meri baby and iska weight 9 kg h

profile image of Dr Vandan H KumarDr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 8 m old boy3 years ago

A. babies have natural rooting 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 eventually 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. c 2 identify trigger as what led to it. stress ?? 3 gentle reminder. do not scold and severely criticize last option- dentist treatment after 5years

profile image of Dr Sameer awadhiyaDr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 years ago

A. it is usually normal for this age,if not associated with any other problems repetitively,you should not worry it does not require any kind of treatment or medicine . if you have any more doubts, wait and watcht then get clinical examination done once by the doctor available and get further guidance regarding this.

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