good afternoon sir my daughter is seven month old she drools excessively n has habit of thumb sucking any suggestions

Question

good afternoon  sir my daughter is seven month old she drools excessively  n has habit of thumb sucking any suggestions

Accepted Answer

THUMB SUCKING : 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 outside entertainment when child does not do tit.

2 Identify trigger as what led to it. Stress ??

3 Gentle reminder. Do not scold and severely criticize

Last option- dentist treatment after 5years

Accepted Answer

it is a normal reflex and can be considered as a normal activity you should not worry according to this age but if there is any other associated problemm and it is repeating again and again you need to talk to your doctor once to rule out any disease till then keep monitoring your baby well and maintain very good hygiene.