hello my baby is 5.5 month old but always sucking his thumb, how to wean this habit, I am really worried, TIA

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Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. the baby is only five months of age it is quite natural small babies will be sucking thumb which is not a habit forming it is only a stimulatory mechanism in small babies nothing to worry

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