#asktheexperts my baby is 7 months old she is in habit of sucking thumb...should I allow her or wear gloves..she is not able to sleep..how should I stop her habit

A. Babies have natural rooting and sucking reflexes, which can cause them to put their thumbs or fingers into their mouths — sometimes even before birth. 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.