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Guardian of a 4 yr 4 m old girl4 years ago

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do thumb sucking decreases appetite of babies? some people are telling that it will disform the thumb shape and size? is it correct? is it difficult to get away the habit of thumb sucking

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. thumb sucking is very commonly seen in babies it is only a stimulation baby will getting by sucking the thumb it is not habit forming it is not going to decrease any hunger

RashmiMom of a 11 yr old girl4 years ago

A. Oh Absolutely no it really does not make any difference it’s a very casual habit of kids and they grow up like this only when specially kids are having their teeth they normally come inside their mouth they do want to their clothes and everything but that’s normal it has got nothing to do with the appetite or shape of the town

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