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Mom of a 2 yr 8 m old girl2 years ago

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#AskTheExpert She is having an urge of sucking finger and also refuses to suck pacifier.. please advise

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RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl2 years ago

A. Teether can be given to the child seems like your child is having its teeth which is why your child is behaving like this and pacifiers are not recommended to be given so please do not give it to the child and massage the gums with a soft wet cloth that’s going to be helpful

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