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Mom of a 3 yr 7 m old boy3 years ago

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#asktheexpert my baby is sucking thumb or fingers when he wants to sleep, if we try to remove he won't sleep and starts crying loudly. even in lap he doesn't sleep , he only wants thumb or fingers in his mouth

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children3 years ago

A. this is normal in the baby not habit for me not a sign of hunger it is only simulation

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