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#asktheexpert my son has started biting nails or putting fingers in mouth while watching tv ...and he has become very crencky now days ...not eating food also
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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 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 child ge.
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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