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Mom of a 4 yr 6 m old girl4 years ago

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docter my baby puts her fingers in her mouth wat to do to stop her from doing dat.

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children4 years ago

A. 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 . In extreme case withdrawal can be tried with some solution available wfdhich are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .

Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 3 m old girl4 years ago

A. hi mam,no need to do anything extra just gently remove your child hand from mouth . or try to distract your child by giving toys. don't worry it will alright by the time.

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