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Mom of a 2 yr old girl1 Year ago
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#asktheexperts hi,my daughter is 9month old she suck the thumb every day..how to avoid thumb sucking?

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Dr Vandan H KumarFather of a 7 yr 5 m old boy1 Year 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 routside entertainment when child does not do it. 2 identify trigger as what led to it. stress ?? 3 gentle reminder. do not scold and severely criticize last option- dentist treatment after 5years .
NikithaMom of a 10 yr 9 m old boy1 Year ago
A. hello baby been just 9 month old it is fine to let the baby suck the tumb which is not a problem and as the baby grow you can slowly distract and it is just to soothe itself which is not a problem and normal with the kid at this age and nothing to worry
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