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Mom of a 7 yr 1 m old girl3 years ago

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hello doc. my daughter is going to be 4 years old and she has a habit of sucking her fingers. what can be done for that

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POOJA KOTHARIMom of a 8 yr 5 m old boy3 years ago

A. Tips to Help Your Child Stop Finger Sucking Positive reinforcement and encouragement. Praise your child for stopping at times and reward him or her with extra playtime.Consistency. ...Find other coping and soothing skills. ...A chat with the child's dentist or pediatrician. ...Don't scold or criticize.

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