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HomeQuestions & Answershello Dr. my baby girl keeps her fingers in her mouth,while sleeping or when she is feeling sleepy,hungry or bore...she understands when we say no..she do take out fingers from her mouth but with a smile she again puts it back in her mouth, she is quite habitual of doing this..how to stop her doing this.
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Mom of a 4 yr 7 m old girl3 years ago
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hello Dr. my baby girl keeps her fingers in her mouth,while sleeping or when she is feeling sleepy,hungry or bore...she understands when we say no..she do take out fingers from her mouth but with a smile she again puts it back in her mouth, she is quite habitual of doing this..how to stop her doing this.

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Dr Sameer awadhiyaGuardian of 2 children3 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 phycolordgical 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 sodlution available which are bitter like femite lotion . It needs to be applied locally .
Ankita MehtaMom of a 9 yr 1 m old girl3 years ago
A. hi mam, kids do this when they are having nutritional deficiencies or when they feel stressed or anxious for something. so please check it give Healthy and nutritious diet to your child. avoid giving RO water give sunlight atleast 20 minutes a day make sure your child feel well cared and secured too
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